Student Resources
The following resources aid current graduate students in planning their doctoral program, funding their attendance and conferences, and participating in the departmental community.
Graduate Studies Manual
A detailed description of the graduate program in Political Science.
2023-2024 Comprehensive Exam Dates
- Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Saturday, January 20, 2024
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Comprehensive Examinations and Guidelines
- American Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Comparative Politics Reading List
- Constitutional Studies
- International Relations
- Political Theory
- Previous Exam Questions
Field Expectations for Annual Reviews
- American Politics
- Comparative Politics
- Constitutional Studies
- International Relations
- Political Theory
Forms
- Advising Agreement Form
- Language Requirement Form
- Publication Submission Form
- Grant Submission Form
- Teaching Mentor Form
- Methods Paper: Topic Approval Form
- Methods Paper: Conference Acceptance Form
- Methods Paper: Defense Form
Guides & Handouts
- Summary Of PhD Requirements
- Political Science Phd Curriculum Guide
- Proposal Defense Checklist
- Dissertation Defense Checklist
- Methods Subfield Requirements
- Methods Paper Checklist
Travel and Expense Reporting
Use the Graduate Student Expense Report Guide to assist you in your expense reporting. Please direct any specific questions to the Graduate Program Coordinator.
- Conference Funding Policy
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Student Business Travel Certification Form - A completed Student Business Travel Certification Form must be submitted with a travel expense report when requesting reimbursement to a student for University business travel in order for the payment to be made on a tax-free basis under the University’s Accountable Plan rules. Please email a copy to the Graduate Studies Coordinator in advance of submitting your expense report.
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International Travel Registration for Graduate & Professional Students
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Mileage Justification Form - The purpose of this form is to document mileage claimed when using a personal automobile for a business trip that is in excess of 1,000 miles (round-trip).
Gender Studies Minor
Graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree in Political Science have the opportunity to complete a minor concentration in the Gender Studies Program. A graduate minor gives students opportunities to interact with other students and faculty from numerous disciplines, contributing to the ability to expand and deepen their degree. For doctoral students, combining gender studies with political science can promote their candidacy for a wider range of tenure-track positions. For more information, visit the Gender Studies website.
Peace Studies Minor
Graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree in Political Science have the opportunity to complete a minor concentration in Peace Studies. The graduate minor gives students access to classes taught by core faculty members at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, who are among the premier scholars in the field. For doctoral students, combining concentrated coursework in peace studies with political science can enhance their scholarship and expand their professional opportunities. For more information, visit the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies website.