The Special Committee for M.S. students requires at least two committee members and must be finalized by the end of the second semester. This means that by that time you need to have chosen at least a chairperson and a minor member (representing your chosen minor field). You can make changes to the Special Committee Form as necessary until the end of the second semester, but every time you make a change, you must file an entirely new form, with all new signatures. You may also have more than two committee members on your committee if you want.
When you are ready for your final master's defense, you can obtain a Final Defense Packet from the Graduate Records Office in 150 Caldwell Hall (DE4); just ask them for the M.S. Final Defense information. This yellow folder contains all the necessary paperwork you need for your defense. You will need to fill out a Schedule of Examination Form at least seven days before the exam is to be held, in addition to a Degree Information Card. You should bring a copy of the Results of Examination Form to the exam itself so that your committee members can sign off on the results. Don't forget to submit this form (with all the required signatures) to the Graduate School no more than three working days after the exam. Note that your entire Special Committee (consisting of all members that were listed on the special committee form) needs to be present at your master's defense; if any member cannot attend, you must obtain a proxy (from the same graduate field) to attend instead. If you have questions about proxies, consult the Guide to Graduate Study or ask at the Graduate Records office.