Academic Issues

1. What is full time status and active status?
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2. I am uncomfortable working with my adviser and would like to find a different one. However, s/he is telling me that changing adviser won't be good for my career. What should I do?
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3. I gave a draft of my thesis to my adviser six weeks ago, and s/he hasn't yet begun to read it or give me feedback. What should I do?
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4. My professor seems to favor members of some groups (religious, racial, sexual preferences, etc.). I feel that my class work is being under-rated as a result. What should I do?
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5. I've applied to transfer from a master to a doctoral program in the same department and my application was turned down. I think the decision was unfair. Is there anything I can do about this?
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6. I got a lower grade than I think I deserved. What should I do?
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7. I think a fellow student cheated on an exam (plagiarized a term paper). What should I do?
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8. I am having a hard time learning the materials for my course and I believe the TA is interfering my learning. What should I do?
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9. Other administrative FAQs:
• Registration
• Degree Progress
• Committee Questions
• Visa, I-20, IAP-66, I-538
• Thesis/Dissertation
• Diploma/Commencement
• Assistantship

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