Information

For information regarding the Graduate programs in economics, including rules and requirements for the M.A. or Ph.D. programs:

http://www.econ.uconn.edu/Graduate/GradHBtoc.html

Note: Econ 6110 may only be taken after completion of the second year of Ph.D. studies

Assistanships:

• M.A. students - none
• Ph.D. students
  • 15 hours for new students or continuing students who have not passed the preliminary examination
  • 20 hours for students who have passed both the preliminary and field examinations

For general funding resources available to Graduate Students in addition to assistantships:

• http://grad.uconn.edu/funding_resources.html
• osp.uconn.edu

International Students:

• SEVIS reportable events (report to International Student Office within ten days of occurrence:
  • change of name, address, or curriculum
  • change of visa classification
  • change of marital status
  • change of number of dependents
  • change of funding amount or source
  • failure to maintain status or complete a program
  • change of a dependent's legal name
  • change of U.S. address
  • graduation prior to SEVIS I-20 end date
  • disciplinary actions taken by the school
• F-1 students may not enter U.S. more than 30 days prior to the start date on their I-20.
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT):
  • required to graduate
  • must be documented by your advisor
• Optional Practical Training (OPT):
  • must apply before completion of program (up to 90 days prior)
  • must have advisor's recommendation to take part in OPT