Sequence of Events for Master of Education and Master of Arts in Teaching Students

1. Be admitted to graduate program. (Refer to the admission requirements and processes);
2. Complete an orientation to the graduate program;
3. Register for first semester. The Director of the Master’s Programs in Education will serve as the advisor of all new students until students are assigned an official advisor;
4. Take EDU-6301as first course;
5. Request a degree audit through the Master’s Programs in Education within the first 6 hours of coursework. The degree plan will indicate an official advisor;
6. With advisor consent, register for courses based on the requirements outlined in the degree plan. Schedule forms must be signed by the major academic advisor before enrolling in classes. Returning graduate students (those who have not been out two long semesters) may register online via Ramlink. To register online, go to www.txwes.edu and login to Ramlink;
7. Apply for the Graduate Comprehensive Examination. Application deadlines are March 1 (spring), June 1 (summer), and October 1 (fall). All incomplete grades must be removed before taking the exam, except in practicum courses. Students are eligible to take the comprehensive examination after completing 27 credit hours of coursework;
8. File application for graduation in the Office of Student Records the semester before they are scheduled to graduate;
9. Complete any remaining courses; remove all grades of “I”;
10. Attend Robing and Graduation (refer to the University Calendar for date, time, and place);
11. If seeking certification or endorsement, complete required (state administered) TExES and file application for certification and submit fees through the Certification Office in the School of Education.