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Handbook Revamp 2009 University of Minnesota Department of Economics Graduate STudent Handbook 2009-2010 The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation. In adhering to this policy, the University abides by the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute Ch. 363; by the Federal Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000e; by the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; by Section 203 and 204 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; by Executive Order 11246, as amended; by 38 U.S.C. 2012, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972, as amended; and by other applicable statues and regulations relating to the equality of opportunity. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to Director, Office of Equal Opportunities and Affirmative Action, University of Minnesota, 274 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (612) 624-9547, www.EOAffAct.umn.edu. Accessibility Information To request disability accommodations, please contact: Disability Services McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE Minneapolis MN 55455 Phone: (612) 626-1333 (V/TTY) Fax: (612) 626-9654 This publication/material can be made available in alternative formats for people with disabilities. Direct requests to: Kara Kersteter, Graduate Studies Coordinator Department of Economics 4-101 Hanson Hall 1925 - 4th Street South Minneapolis MN 55455 Phone: 612-625-6833, Fax 612-624-0209 e-mail: [email protected] INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 3 THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM................................................................................................... 4 The Initial Adviser.......................................................................................................... 4 Registration..................................................................................................................... 4 Course Selection for the First Year............................................................................. 4 Courses for the Second and Subsequent Years in the Program.................................. 7 Registration Policies ................................................................................................... 9 Written Preliminary Examinations................................................................................ 10 Exam Procedures....................................................................................................... 11 Deadlines for Written Preliminary Exams................................................................ 12 The Written Preliminary Examination Form............................................................ 12 The Degree Program Form and Preliminary Oral Examination................................... 12 The Degree Program Form ....................................................................................... 12 Thesis Proposal Form ............................................................................................... 14 Thesis Credits............................................................................................................ 15 Registration after Completing Thesis Credits........................................................... 15 Final Defense and Submission of the Dissertation....................................................... 15 Additional Requirements for Graduation...................................................................... 16 Placement...................................................................................................................... 16 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MA ............................................................................................ 18 Plan A............................................................................................................................ 18 Plan B............................................................................................................................ 18 Procedures for Obtaining the Plan B MA ................................................................. 19 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS ............................................................................... 20 Graduate School requirements for good standing......................................................... 20 Departmental Requirements for good Academic Standing .......................................... 23 Annual Review of Degree Progress.......................................................................... 24 Change of Status and Readmission........................................................................... 24 Leaves of Absence from the Program....................................................................... 25 Academic Grievance Procedures .............................................................................. 25 Scholastic Dishonesty and the Student Conduct Code ............................................. 25 TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS, PAYROLL AND BENEFITS........................................................ 26 Payroll ........................................................................................................................... 26 Withholding of Federal/State Taxes and FICA........................................................ 26 Tuition and Health Insurance........................................................................................ 27 Tuition Benefits......................................................................................................... 27 Health benefits for graduate assistants.......................................................................... 28 INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ................................................................. 31 International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)....................................................... 31 Full course of study....................................................................................................... 31 I-20................................................................................................................................ 31 Curricular Practical Training .................................................................................... 32 Payroll ....................................................................................................................... 32 Change of Address.................................................................................................... 32 Special Health Insurance Requirement for J Visa Holders....................................... 32 English as a Second Language (ESL)....................................................................... 32 1 STUDENT LIFE.................................................................................................................... 35 About the 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