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Filling out the Recommendation to Candidacy for the Master’s Degree is an important step in your academic journey at Howard University. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you successfully complete and submit the form online.

Follow the steps to complete the form accurately and efficiently.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the document and open it in your preferred digital format.
2. Enter the department name in the designated field at the top of the form.
3. Fill in the candidate's full name and their identification number in the appropriate fields.
4. Provide the candidate's current address, including city, state, zip code, email address, and telephone number.
5. Indicate the degree sought and expected date of graduation in the specified sections.
6. Document the status of the qualifying examination and the foreign language requirement, including relevant dates.
7. Attach a certification copy for the expository writing requirement, if applicable, and fill in the date.
8. Include Graduate Record Examination scores, listing the relevant subjects as required.
9. Obtain the signature of the Graduate Program Director for the approval of the thesis proposal.
10. Note any necessary approvals from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and indicate if not applicable.
11. Document the completion of the Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop, including date and certificate copy if applicable.
12. Fill in previous undergraduate work details, including the institution and degree received.
13. Provide information about any previous graduate work, including years of attendance and degrees received.
14. Detail your residence in the Graduate School, including semesters completed and grade point average.
15. List all courses completed or currently taking within the specified time frame, including credits earned.
16. Indicate courses transferred into the Master's program and ensure they are approved prior to submission.
17. Document any courses taken with a grade below “B” and include them under the appropriate section.
18. List additional required courses for the Master’s Degree, including thesis credits, if necessary.
19. Ensure the names and current memberships of the Committee Chairperson and Thesis Advisor are documented.
20. Finally, gather signatures from the major adviser, graduate program director, and department chairperson.
21. Obtain the certification signature from the Office of Educational and Research Affairs, ensuring all requirements are met.
22. Add the Executive Committee's admission signature, indicating the decision was reached by vote.
23. Review all entries for accuracy before saving changes, downloading the document, or printing it for submission.

Complete your forms online today to ensure a smooth candidacy process.