在注册你的第一个718课程之后, 与你的论文导师一起组成你的博士咨询委员会. Your committee must have at least two members (including your dissertation advisor) from your department and one member from outside of your department; this person must have applicable knowledge and/or expertise. 有批准的辅修课程的学生必须有辅修导师在委员会任职. 如果辅修导师不是你所在系的, 他或她可以算作你系外委员会的成员. 有关博士咨询委员会的所有大学要求,请参见大学程序11.99.99.R0.19.