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Master's Flow Chart

Master's (Non-Thesis) & Ed.S. Track

Designed for students in professional or course-based programs.

Phase 1: Planning & Registration

Deadline: Before the end of your second semester
Action: File your Plan of Study with the Office of Graduate Student Services (ogs@kent.edu)
Consequence: Failure to file this form will result in a registration hold, preventing you from signing up for future classes

Phase 2: Final Semester & Graduation

Deadline: By the first Friday of the semester you intend to graduate
Action: Apply for Graduation via Flashline
Timeline Reminders:
- Master's Degrees: Usually completed in 1 to 6 years; the strict limit is 6 years
- Ed.S. Degrees: Must be completed within 5 years

Master's (Thesis) Track

Designed for students conducting original research and defending a thesis or project.

Phase 1: Advisory & Committee Setup

Coursework Milestone: File your Plan of Study before the end of your second semester to avoid registration holds
Proposal Phase: Once your committee is set and you have defended your proposal, file the Notification of Approved Master's Thesis or Master's Project Committee & Proposal form
IRB Requirement: Include IRB approval with your proposal form, if applicable

Phase 2: Graduation Application

Deadline: By the first Friday of your final semester
Action: Apply for Graduation via Flashline
Note: Your Committee/Proposal form must be submitted with or before this application

Phase 3: Defense & Final Submission

Review Deadlines: Monitor the OGSS Important Dates for specific defense deadlines
After Defense: File the Report of Oral Defense Master's Thesis or Master's Project form
Final Steps:
- Initiate the Electronic Signature Page
- Upload your final thesis to the OhioLink ETD Center
- If OAA requests further corrections, follow their instructions and resubmit to OhioLink