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UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER Official bulletin Graduate Studies 2012-2014 University of Rochester Official Bulletin Graduate Studies 2012–2014 Arts, Sciences & Engineering School of Arts and Sciences Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Eastman School of Music School of Medicine and Dentistry School of Nursing William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development The bulletin was prepared in the spring of 2012. Provisions of this publication are not to be re- garded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the University. The University reserves the right to make changes in its course offerings, degree requirements, regulations and procedures, and fees and expenses as educational and financial considerations require. Information in this bulletin does not apply to the MD Program in the School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University of Rochester values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mari- tal status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. Further, the University complies with all applicable non-discrimination laws in the administration of its policies, admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs and activities. Questions on compliance should be directed to the particular school or department and/or to the University’s Equal Opportunity Coordinator, University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270039, Rochester, New York 14627-0039. Contents Publications about Graduate Programs .......................................................................................4 Graduate Studies Calendar, 2012–2014 ......................................................................................6 University Map ............................................................................................................8 Graduate Education at the University of Rochester...........................................................................11 Graduate Student Life .....................................................................................................12 Including housing, health care services, International Services Office, security Financial Information .....................................................................................................17 Including tuition and fees, financial aid, and loan programs Graduate Degrees .........................................................................................................20 Regulations and University Policies Concerning Graduate Study ..............................................................23 Including registration, grades, disciplinary procedures, degree requirements Arts, Sciences & Engineering . 47 School of Arts and Sciences............................................................................................49 Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences......................................................... 115 Eastman School of Music ................................................................................................ 159 School of Medicine and Dentistry ........................................................................................ 163 School of Nursing ....................................................................................................... 207 William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration ............................................................. 233 Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development .................................................. 239 Inventory of Registered Programs......................................................................................... 251 University Administration . 256 Index................................................................................................................... 257 Graduate Course Numbering System 400–489 Master’s first-year-level courses 490–499 Master’s-level reading and research courses 500–599 Advanced or specialized graduate courses and research; usually for doctoral-level students only 890 Master’s summer registration in residence (not used by Arts, Sciences & Engineering) 895 Continuation of master’s enrollment 897 Master’s full-time enrollment status 898 Master’s part-time enrollment status 899 Master’s dissertation full-time enrollment 985 Leaves of absence 990 Doctoral summer registration in residence (not used by Arts, Sciences & Engineering) 995 Continuation of doctoral enrollment 997 Doctoral full-time enrollment status 998 Doctoral part-time enrollment status 999 Doctoral dissertation full-time enrollment 4 · University of Rochester Graduate Studies Bulletin 2012–2014 Publications about Graduate Programs at the University of Rochester Most colleges and schools of the University publish brochures or Official Bulletins listing faculty, courses, and degree require- ments. In addition, many departments offering graduate pro- grams publish detailed brochures about their courses of study, faculty members, facilities, scholarships, etc. Most graduate pro- grams have valuable information on their departmental websites. Requests for departmental brochures and applications should be made to the following: School of Arts and Sciences Office of Graduate Studies Departmental/Program brochures and online applications University of Rochester 218 Lattimore Hall P.O. Box 270401 Rochester, New York 14627-0401 Email: [email protected] www.rochester.edu/college/sas Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Office of Graduate Studies Departmental/Program brochures and online applications University of Rochester Institute of Optics brochure 218 Lattimore Hall P.O. Box 270401 Rochester, New York 14627-0401 Email: [email protected] www.rochester.edu/college/sas Eastman School of Music Associate Dean of Admissions Official Bulletin Eastman School of Music (Graduate and undergraduate) 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, New York 14604-2599 www.esm.rochester.edu/admissions School of Medicine and Dentistry Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education Graduate Education in the School of Medicine and Dentistry Biomedical Sciences brochure University of Rochester Medical Center Departmental/Program brochures 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 316 Rochester, New York 14642-0001 Email: [email protected] Official Bulletin University of Rochester MD and MD/PhD programs School of Medicine and Dentistry Director of Admissions Elmwood Avenue, Box 601A Rochester, New York 14642-0001 Email: [email protected] AMCAS: www.aamc.org Publications · 5 School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs School of Nursing 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SON Rochester, New York 14642-0001 (585) 275-2375 www.son.rochester.edu William E. Simon Graduate School of Admissions Office Business Administration William E. Simon Graduate School of Detailed general brochure and Business Administration brochures for MBA, MS, and Executive 305 Schlegel Hall MBA programs University of Rochester P.O. Box 270107 Rochester, New York 14627-0107 (585) 275-3533 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] PhD program PhD Office William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration 4-345 Carol Simon Hall University of Rochester P.O. Box 270100 Rochester, New York 14627-0100 (585) 275-2959 Email: [email protected] Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education Admissions Office and Human Development Margaret Warner Graduate School of Brochures for specific master’s and Education and Human Development doctoral degree programs Dewey Hall (LeChase Hall after January 2013) University of Rochester P.O. 270425 Rochester, New York 14627-0425 (585) 275-3950 Email: [email protected] www.warner.rochester.edu 6 · University of Rochester Graduate Studies Bulletin 2012–2014 2012–2014 Calendar* This calendar is prepared far in advance of publication. Some dates may change. For specific degree program deadlines (i.e., appli- cation deadlines, qualifying exam dates, dissertation deadlines), check with department and/or school graduate studies offices. Fall Semester 2012 August 30 Classes begin. October 8 Fall term break. Classes resume October 10. November 21 Thanksgiving recess begins at noon. Classes resume November 26. December 22 Winter recess begins after last examination. Spring Semester 2013 January 16 Classes begin. January 21 Martin Luther King Day (classes canceled). March 9 Spring recess begins. Classes resume March 18. May 17–19 Commencement weekend. June 9 for the Simon School. Fall Semester 2013 September 3 Classes begin. October 7 Fall term break begins. Classes resume October 9. November 27 Thanksgiving recess begins at noon. Classes resume December 2. December 22 Winter recess begins after last examination. Spring Semester 2014 January 15 Classes begin. January 20 Martin Luther King Day observed (classes canceled). March 8 Spring recess begins. Classes resume March 17. May 16–18 Commencement weekend. June 8 for the Simon School. * These dates do not apply to the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, which operates on a quarter-system calendar (www.simon.rochester.edu), or to the Eastman School of Music (www.rochester.edu/eastman). 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