The submission of a preliminary and final plan of study (POS) is an official requirement for graduation at the College of Engineering.
A preliminary plan of study form must be submitted during the first semester of the junior year (54 earned credits).
A final plan of study must be submitted as soon as possible after registering for your final semester of coursework.
How to Submit a Preliminary Plan of Study
Step 1: Add Remaining Courses to your Academic Planner
Step 2: Assign Courses to Appropriate Semesters
Step 3: Submit your Preliminary Plan of Study
Step 4: View my Plan of Study Approvals
How to Submit a Final Plan of Study
Step 1
Student Admin Self-Service -> Learner Services -> Academics -> Apply for Graduation
Step 2
Student Admin Self-Service -> Student Center -> Academic Requirements (under the drop-down menu on the left) -> “Submit Final Plan of Study” button
Learn More About Plans of Study
What is the Preliminary Plan of Study?
The preliminary plan of study requires students to map out the entirety of their degree coursework to assist them in conversations with their assigned academic advisor about meeting all degree requirements prior to graduation.
- If the preliminary plan of study is denied, it is your responsibility to fix the errors indicated and submit a revised, correct plan of study that satisfies all degree requirements.
- If the preliminary plan of study is approved, you now have a complete and accurate plan set in place to reach graduation.
*Note: If you decide to deviate from this plan, it is your responsibility to discuss the changes with your assigned academic advisor to ensure you are still on track to completing all degree requirements.
What is the difference between a Preliminary and Final Plan of Study?
A preliminary plan of study is filed after a student has reached junior credit standing (54 credits or more) and outlines the student's plan for the remainder of their coursework until graduation.
A final plan of study is filed after you have registered for your final semester of coursework. The final plan of study must demonstrate that the student meets all requirements to graduate.
Who fills out the Plan of Study?
It is the student’s responsibility to fill out and file both the preliminary and final plan of study.
However, students should do so with the guidance of their academic advisor. It is ideal to start this process at least one semester ahead of time, that is, in the spring of your sophomore year (preliminary plan of study) and the semester before you graduate (final plan of study) after registering for your final semester coursework.
When should I submit my Preliminary Plan of Study?
Students with junior standing (54 credits) must submit a preliminary plan of study. The College of Engineering and our accreditation board requires that you submit a preliminary plan of study in your junior year. This requirement is outlined in the undergraduate catalog under the College of Engineering.
Your preliminary plan of study is submitted through Student Admin., prior to registering for courses for the following semester. A hold will be placed on the Student Admin account to prevent registration. Once the plan is approved, your hold will be automatically removed.
*If you do not file your preliminary plan of study and this prevents you from registering when your registration appointment time opens (commonly called a pick time), please do not request your hold be lifted immediately.
Failure to file your POS in a timely manner is not sufficient justification to have your hold lifted on an "emergency" basis. The advising staff and your major's department personnel must be allowed sufficient time to review your submission and ultimately approve or disapprove it.
When should I submit my Final Plan of Study?
The final plan of study must be submitted as soon as possible after registering for your final semester of coursework.
The latest a final plan of study can be submitted is by the end of the fourth week of the semester in which a student plans to graduate.