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Graduate students are advised by their faculty mentors. Students should individually consult with faculty academic advisors on a regular basis—not just to pre-register—but also to communicate regularly about progress toward the degree and one’s professional development. Students are free to change advisors at any time prior to preparation for comprehensive examinations, especially as students begin to work with individual faculty in American Studies.
For general questions about graduate studies, students may contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of American Studies:

Eric Vázquez, PhD
Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
Graduate program handbook and forms
Department of American Studies resources
- Candidacy petition
- Candidacy faculty evaluation form
- Comprehensive exams in American studies information (for committee members outside the department)
- Graduate student handbook
Graduate College resources
- Non-doctoral plan of study summary form for master's students
- Doctoral plan of study summary form for doctoral students
- Internal fellowships & awards/deadlines