Every Master of Statistics student is required to have an advisory committee consisting of at least two Statistics faculty members, one of whom serves as chair. The committee is initially appointed by the Director of Graduate Programs. The chair of the committee also serves as the student's academic advisor. Changes to the committee, if needed, can be requested through the Director of Graduate Programs. All committee appointments and any changes to the committee must be approved by the Graduate School.
Students with Minors
Students with formal minors are required to include a minor representative (a faculty member from the minor area) as
a third member.
Master of Science Students
The student is not obligated to complete the Master's thesis under the direction of the faculty member who is initially
assigned to serve as a student's academic advisor. Neither is the advisor obligated to direct the student. If a student
wishes to complete the Master of Science degree, it is the student's responsibility to find a faculty member to work
with. Once a student and faculty member have agreed to work together, the student should notify the DGP to request a
change in the graduate advisory committee.
