Forms

These documents are updated frequently; if you receive a different document from the department or university, assume that it is more up to date than the documents linked here.

Graduate Students: Documents linked here were updated June 2017.
 * GA Hiring Plan Checklist (a list of documents that have to be turned in and when--in other words, if the document is needed every semester or only from new employees).
 * GA Employment Packet(includes documents you may need to fill out each semester); all new graduate assistants need to visit the Student Employment Office in Smith Hall as soon as you are in the Lake Charles area (to fill out a W-9 form and a blank check/deposit slip to set up automatic deposit. You will not be on the payroll until you have completed the required paperwork with the Student Employment Office.


 * [[file:Blank GTA Schedule.docx]]

a general guide relating to your student status:

QUICK REFERENCE STEPS IN COMPLETING DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

 * //**WHAT**// || //**WHEN**// || //**PROCEDURES**// ||
 * 1. Admission to Graduate School || At least 30 days prior to registration. || Submit application for admission to the Office of the Registrar. ||
 * 2. All Official Transcripts || Prior to start of semester/term for which application is made. || Have transcripts sent directly from institutions attended to the Office of the Registrar. ||
 * 3. GRE Scores || Prior to or within first semester/term of enrollment. || Have scores sent directly from testing agency to McNeese. ||
 * 4. GMAT Scores (For MBA program applicants only) || Prior to start of semester/term for which application is made. || Have scores sent directly from testing agency to McNeese. ||
 * 5. Application for admission to Graduate Program. || Within first semester/term of enrollment. || Consult with faculty advisor; submit appropriate forms. ||
 * 6. Thesis Instructions || Prior to typing thesis. || Obtain booklet from Graduate School. ||
 * 7. Application for Degree || During registration of semester/term in which degree requirements will be completed. || Complete form in departmental office. ||
 * 8.Comprehensive Exam || Must be taken no later than two weeks before conferring of degree. || Consult with advisor to set up exam date. ||
 * 9. Submit Thesis || No later than two weeks before conferring of degree. || Submit to Graduate School. ||
 * 10. Thesis Binding Fee || At time original and copies are submitted. || Obtain form from Graduate School and pay Cashier. ||
 * 11. Commencement || At end of spring and fall semesters. ||  ||

Visiting Lecturers:

Revised December 2015
 * VL Hiring Plan (online with downloadable documents)
 * VL Hiring Plan (PDF file that includes forms and documents to be filled out)