Advisory Meetings - Archaeology

Upon admission, students are assigned a committee normally consisting of three archaeology faculty members; two of whom are designated preliminary joint supervisors, based upon compatibility of research interests. Following the general examination, in preparation for the prospectus defense, students continue to have the flexibility of changing the composition of their advising committee to best reflect the intellectual foci of their proposed projects. 

The student shall meet with their advisor(s) on a regular basis—at minimum, the beginning, middle, and end of each term of residence.  The student shall also meet with their advisory committee at least once per semester during each of the first two years of residence, generally before or during the first week of classes in the fall term. 

The progress of each student will be assessed annually by the faculty. Students are required to submit an Individual Development Plan each year. Failure to submit an Individual Development Plan will result in a student being notified in writing that they are making unsatisfactory progress. 

Students may contact the graduate program administrator to address any questions and/or issues relating to the advising process.