This evaluation provides a mechanism for the student to review their overall progress towards their degree and to identify areas of strength and weakness in their development as an independent scientist. The student’s PI is a source of guidance for the student’s academic development including providing this feedback.
File: 4-Annual-Progress-Report-Form.pdfThis document is a sample document of an annual progress report form to be used as a reference for students and PIs during the annual progress report meeting.
File: Moose-Morgan-Annual-Progress-Report-Form-2.pdfExcel document to assist students in tracking their degree progress.
File: 2-PhD-Credit-Schedule-and-Requirements-Fall-Start.xlsxExcel document to assist students in tracking their degree progress.
File: 2-PhD-Credit-Schedule-and-Requirements-Spring-Start.xlsxExcel document to assist students in tracking their degree progress.
File: 2-PhD-Credit-Schedule-and-Requirements-Summer-Start.xlsxADS dissertation template including Graduate School requirements and recommendations.
File: ADS-Dissertation-Template.docxThis document can assist students when forming their Mentor Committee by outlining available faculty in the department.
File: 3-Faculty-List-for-Grad-Committees-1.pdfThe progress, development, and success of a graduate student centers on the commitment of both the Student and the Principal Investigator (PI) to contribute to their mutual relationship.
Basic principles of best practices in mentoring and graduate student life appear in this document. Graduate students should be aware of what is necessary for their success and their PI should be aware of practices that promote their Students’ best interests. This relationship should be a collaborative one in which there is open communication, teamwork, and respect.
File: 2-General-Expectations-Compact.pdfThis agreement covers any sponsored research to protect parties involved in the research.
File: 2-ipagreement.pdfTo complete the M.S. degree in Animal Sciences or Dairy Science in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison requires successful completion of the included forms. Each form must be completed in a timely fashion as noted, or the student will not be allowed to register until the forms are completed and turned in to the Graduate Program Manager.
Please note that minimum requirements are provided, however successful completion of the M.S. in research degree requires making a research contribution to the scientific literature.
File: 4-MS-Degree-Requirements-in-ADS-Revised-12.9.21.pdf