Department of Criminal Justice and Sciences at Illinois State University

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Dawn Beichner
Phone: (309) 438-8278
Location: Schroeder Hall 439

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cademic Advisement

Graduate students are encouraged to develop a plan of study with the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Dawn Beichner. Refer to the online Graduate Catalog and the Graduate School Web site for additional information.

Plan of Study

During a graduate student's second semester in the Masters Program, he or she must submit a plan of study to the Graduate School, indicating whether they will complete a thesis or take comprehensive exams.

Important Dates

Graduation / Commencement Ceremonies

Application for Graduation:

Graduate students who complete degree requirements during the fall semester participate in commencement exercises in December; students who complete degree requirements during the spring semester or at the close of the summer session participate in commencement exercises in May.

Participation in commencement is voluntary. However, students planning to participate in commencement ceremonies MUST complete and submit the commencement Participation Form by the scheduled deadlines. Visit the Commencement Web Site for more information.