Requirements for Ph.D. Degree Each graduate student will be advised by the Director of Graduate Studies during their first year until a research advisor is chosen. Any questions concerning these requirements should be addressed first to the research advisor (if one has been chosen) and then to the Director of Graduate Studies. Students should become familiar with the Graduate School requirements in the Graduate School Bulletin. Requirements for M.S. Degree Each graduate student will be advised by the Director of Graduate Studies until a research advisor is chosen. Any questions concerning these requirements should be addressed first to the research advisor (if one has been chosen), then to the Director of Graduate Studies. Students should become familiar with the Graduate School requirements in the Graduate School Bulletin.