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For additional department-specific information and policies please see internal Doctoral Program Resources information (authentication required):

https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~csd-grad/

For Speaking Skills

To select a day and time for a Speaking Skills talk:

• Check the CSD PhD Talks scheduling calendar to avoid talk overlaps/conflicts.
• Go to the Speaking Skills Requirement page for details on scheduling and giving your talk.

For Thesis Proposal

To select a day and time for a thesis proposal:

• Check the CSD PhD Talks scheduling calendar.
• Once you have determined there is an open time on the day you are seeking, email CSD PhD Support to reserve the time and day.
• Your next steps are outlined in the Thesis Proposal Process.
• Please follow the checklist and complete the process outlined there. 

Reminder: Thesis orals and thesis proposals will not be scheduled to overlap

For Thesis Oral (Defense)

To select a day and time for a thesis oral:

• Check the CSD PhD Talks scheduling calendar.
• Once you have determined there is an open time on the day you are seeking, please email CSD PhD Support to reserve the time and day.
• Your next steps are outlined in the Thesis Oral Defense Process.
• Please follow the checklist and complete the process outlined there. 

Reminder: Thesis orals and thesis proposals will not be scheduled to overlap.

Questions about the processes or for assistance in reserving rooms send email to:

csdphdsupport@andrew.cmu.edu

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