Because the BIS Program is individualized, the semesters in which you take the following courses may vary. This is a very general outline to guide you through the program. Please keep in touch with a BIS advisor to ensure that you are meeting all necessary requirements.
1. Enroll in BIS 300. The major outcome of BIS 300 is the rationale that supports the course listing of your Proposed Concentration. The second-tier evaluation of your credits is also done during this time period.
2. Check your records through Patriot Web! It is your responsibility to check your records and ensure that you are meeting the requirements necessary for your degree. If you have questions, please contact a BIS advisor.
3. Submit a Proposed Concentration to the BIS Office
4. Identify a Faculty mentor. If you do not have a Faculty mentor already selected, contact the BIS Liaison of the appropriate department for assistance.
5. Refine/review your Proposed Concentration with your Faculty mentor.
6. Submit an Educational Contract. Please meet your deadlines! After your contract has been approved, the Records Specialist will update your degree evaluation in patriotweb so that you can monitor your own academic progress and outstanding requirements.
7. Enroll in BIS 390
8. As you approach graduation, remember to contact the Records Specialist for a full credit review in the semester BEFORE you plan to graduate. At this time, you should draw up a plan to complete outstanding requirements. You must have an approved educational contract on file in the semester before you plan to graduate. See deadlines/dates.
9. Check your records through Patriot Web!
10. Prepare Permission to Register for BIS 490 Forms. Get all appropriate signatures and be sure to submit the Executive Summary with the permission form.
11. Enroll in BIS 490/491 (Co-requisites).
12. Graduate/Attend Commencement Ceremony. For more information on CHSS Graduation/Convocation, please visit the CHSS Convocation Page
13. Select way to be an active BIS Alumna/us.