Advancement to Candidacy and Graduation
Advancement to Candidacy and Graduation
Once you have met the prerequisites for candidacy, you should meet with your advisor to start the advancement to candidacy process. Your advancement to candidacy document is a contract between you and Cal Poly Humboldt that details the requirements of your master's degree. The Advancement to Candidacy includes your application for graduation.
Cal Poly Humboldt ATC (Advancement to Candidacy) Form.
When to Advance
When to Advance
After your first year as a graduate student
Usually the semester BEFORE your last semester
Before you Advance
Before you Advance
Work with your advisor or committee to plan your coursework and thesis/project.
Submit a proposal to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for research with human subjects, or
Submit a proposal to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for research with non-human vertebrates.
Candidacy Prerequisites
Candidacy Prerequisites
Classified standing (cleared admission deficiencies, if applicable).
Minimum of 12 units of coursework completed for your program.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in all courses taken as a graduate student.
Approval of plan to use humans or animals as subjects for research, if applicable.
A copy of the approval letter must be attached to the candidacy paperwork.
Completing the Advancement Form
Completing the Advancement Form
Your proposed course list must meet the following requirements:
Minimum of 30-semester units of approved coursework
21 or greater semester units are taken at Humboldt (Residency requirement):
Humboldt Extended Education cannot be used for resident credit
At least half the units required are graduate-level (500-600 courses)
No more than six thesis or project units
Maximum of nine total units for independent study, fieldwork, and thesis/project courses
B- or better in all courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the degree
Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
Your proposed course list cannot include:
Lower division courses (100-200 level)
Courses more than seven years old
Program Codes
Check the "R" for all courses taken at Humboldt
Check the "G" for all courses taken at the graduate level (500-600)
Check the "C" for all thesis/project units
Check the "I" for any independent study, directed study, or research units taken (different from thesis/project units)
Check the "U" if the course was an undergraduate course (only 300-400 level courses accepted)
Check the "TEP" box for any courses that are transfers, extensions (e.g., Humboldt Extended Education), or post-baccalaureate (e.g., from a credential program)
Paying the Graduation Fee
Paying the Graduation Fee
Paying the graduation processing fee is necessary for your ATC form to be approved. To submit the fees electronically, you can click on the "Make a Payment" link on your Student Center homepage (not the MyHumboldt portal), or you can access CashNet via the cashier's website. For instructions on how to complete this process please view this document: fee_paying_instructions_1.pdf Keep your receipt number. You will enter the number in Adobe Sign.
Submitting the Advancement Form
Submitting the Advancement Form
The Advancement to Candidacy and Graduation uses Adobe Sign for routing and signatures. The form must be signed by your advisor, committee members (if applicable), and the graduate coordinator.
IMPORTANT: Your form cannot be edited once you sign and submit. Please make sure all information is filled out correctly! If there is an error on your form, you will need to resubmit.
You will need to pay the graduation processing fee before you can submit the paperwork.
You will need to attach a copy of your approval from the IRB or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee if applicable.
Cal Poly Humboldt ATC (Advancement to Candidacy) Form.