Progression & Requirements
What are the two MS degree options offered by CCIB
Thesis option and Capstone option
How many seminar credits are required for MS students?
Four credits
In a CCIB PhD rotation, how must students balance experimental and computational lab rotations
They must rotate in at least one computational and one experimental lab — either 2 experimental + 1 computational, or 2 computational + 1 experimental.
How many members must be on a PhD committee?
Four members
What funding guarantees tuition and stipend for PhD students admitted with teaching lines?
A TA line.
How many labs does a PhD student rotate through in their first semester
Three labs
What form do you need to take a 300-level undergraduate class for graduate credit?
The G-prefix form.
How long is each rotation in the PhD program?
About three weeks.
What type of external member is required on a PhD committee?
A member in a tenure-track or equivalent position outside Rutgers-Camden.
Is summer funding guaranteed for CCIB graduate students?
No, summer funding is not guaranteed; it depends on available lab and program resources each year.
What federal agency funds the Codes for Life (C4L) track at CCIB?
The National Science Foundation (NSF)
What course helps students improve writing for manuscripts and proposals?
Manuscript and Proposal Composition
Why is summer considered a critical time for CCIB students to focus on their research?
Because faculty have more time for research, making it ideal for progress on projects and publications.
What milestone exam moves a PhD student to post-qualifying status?
The qualifying exam.
What is CCIB’s primary platform for informal communication?
Slack
By what semester must PhD students form their committee?
By the end of the third semester.
What form must you submit to take a class at New Brunswick or Newark?
Transient Credit Form
What form is required for each rotation at the beginning and end?
The rotation form signed by the PI.
What’s the main task of a MS thesis proposal defense?
Oral presentation of the thesis plan to the committee.
What is the maximum number of graduate courses you can transfer into CCIB?
Three non-CCIB graduate courses.
What document do PhD students submit for their qualifying exam?
A written proposal structured like a fellowship proposal.
What is the minimum number of elective credits PhD students must complete?
24 elective credits
Who determines when you’ve done enough research to graduate?
Your advisor and committee
What form is completed by your committee chair after the qualifying exam?
Certificate of Result Preliminary Exam for PhD students.
How many Success Circle meetings can you miss per semester?
One meeting per semester. You can also attend 1 meeting virtually.