GS6 Program of Study Resources

Each degree-seeking graduate student must prepare a Program of Study using a GS6 Program of Study Form, a document which lists all courses taken in pursuit of the degree. The form also lists your graduate committee. The advisor and committee are heavily involved in the development of the form. The form must be received by the Graduate School during or prior to the third semester. If the Graduate School does not receive the GS6 Program of Study, a registration hold will be placed on the student’s record before their fourth-semester registration, which occurs in October and April of the third semester.

Prior to submitting the form online, we highly recommend:

1. Download a PDF worksheet to determine your Course and Committee.
2. Meet with your advisor to draft which courses and committee members will be listed on the form. The formation of your committee must adhere to both department and Graduate School committee and advisor requirements. 
3. You may opt to request an evaluation of previously earned graduate-level course credits to find out if they can transfer and count toward your degree program. Approved transfer credits may change what coursework is required for you to complete your degree, so if you plan to request a transfer credit evaluation, we advise doing so when submitting your GS6.
4. The federal government has student financial aid requirements that may affect current and future financial aid eligibility. Students with financial aid are encouraged to review the satisfactory academic progress requirements before completing a Program of Study.

A sample GS6 Program of Study Form is available for reference.

Access the Program of Study form through your RAMweb account under the “GS6 Program of Study” link and then complete the following steps:

• Add required courses that you have completed at CSU prior to admission to Graduate School, if applicable.
• Add required courses that you have completed at CSU after admission to Graduate School.
• Add required courses that you will complete at CSU.
• Specify whether or not you will be completing a thesis requirement, if applicable.
• Search for and select those persons who will serve on your graduate committee.

Once you enter the above information, you will be able to review your course and committee information.

Complete your section of the form by signing and submitting your GS6 Program of Study form electronically. The form will then be automatically routed to your Graduate Contact/Coordinator (if applicable), co‐advisor (if applicable), advisor, department head, and the Graduate School for electronic signatures and approval.