REQUEST FOR PHD PORTFOLIO FOR DEFENSE

I have reviewed my PhD portfolio for completeness and compliance
with the requirements published in the Department of Computer
Science Web pages, have placed the portfolio in designated cabinet
in the Department office, and wish to defend the portfolio (also
known as taking the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination) this term.

Student Name:   ____________________________
Student Number: __________________________

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  student signature                          date

I am the academic advisor of the above named student, have
reviewed the student's Ph.D. portfolio for completeness and
compliance with the requirements published in the Department of
Computer Science Web pages, believe the student is ready to defend
the portfolio (also known as taking the Ph.D. Qualifying
Examination) this term, and have advised the student of the nature
of the examination and how to prepare for it.

Faculty Advisor Name: ____________________________

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  faculty advisor signature                  date

Before signing above, the faculty advisor should check the
appropriate boxes below, indicating the progress
of the progress of the student toward the area examination
(also known as the Ph.D. Preliminary Examination).

I have agreed with the student to serve as major professor
supervising the dissertation, if the student is admitted to
candidacy.

   [  ] Yes
   [  ] No, I am just acting as interim advisor
        and so I do not have answers to the following questions.

As major professor I have provided this student with a syllabus of
readings (see attached) to do in preparation for the area
examination.

   [  ] Yes
   [  ] No

As major professor, I believe the student should be ready to
take the area examination

   [  ] this term
   [  ] next term
   [  ] _______________  (fill to specify a later term)