Doctoral Program Handbook The CSD PhD Handbook is specific to your academic experience in the Computer Science Department. Current Handbook - AY 2024-25, updated September 2024 CSD-PhD-Handbook-2024-25.pdf (274.32 KB) The information contained in the department handbook focuses on program curriculum requirements and internal resources for our students while pursuing their doctoral degree in computer science.The CSD PhD Handbook is just one element of the Graduate Student Handbook Suite. There are additional resources within the suite that you should consult when needed:The university-wide Graduate Student Handbook is available on the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs resources page:https://www.cmu.edu/graduate/resources/index.html The Word Student Handbook:https://www.cmu.edu/student-affairs/theword/index.htmlAdditional Graduate and Postdoctoral Resources:Prospective Graduate Student InformationIncoming Graduate Students and PostdocsFunding and Fellowship OpportunitiesGraduate and Postdoctoral News and Events Academics Current Semester Courses Upcoming Semester Courses Schedule of Classes Undergraduate Catalog Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Doctoral Programs Student Resources General Student Resources Bachelor's Resources Master's Resources Doctoral Resources Doctoral Program Handbook Doctoral Breadth Courses Doctoral Student Review Schedule Doctoral Writing Skills Doctoral Speaking Skills Doctoral Thesis Proposal Process Doctoral Thesis Oral Defense Process Doctoral Student Ombudspersons Doctoral Student Service Award