This handbook is an official source of the procedures and policies related to your graduate studies in Chemical & Biological Engineering at Brigham Young University.

As you compose your course plan, the following is a projection of when graduate courses are expected to be offered over the next few years. Please keep in mind that this list is updated annually and is subject to change. It is your responsibility to check regularly to make sure that your course plan is up to date.

In addition to this list, the undergraduate program maintains a list of undergraduate elective courses that include some of the 500-level courses listed here. The link to this list is given below.

Course List

Because two separate groups maintain these lists, there main be minor errors or discrepancies. If you have any questions, or if there are any errors, please contact the graduate program coordinator or graduate program manager.

There are important steps to follow before you will be able to graduate this academic school year. Please pay close attention to the DATES on the PDF below, as they are the FINAL dates! There are several links with further information for each step necessary for graduation. Please take the time to carefully review each link, as they are intended to help you be most prepared for each of these deadlines!

Course Plans are required to map coursework and research milestones. Students should complete and submit their plan within the

of starting the program, and review with their advisor to update their plan annually.

A completed course plan should include an anticipated graduation date. Although this is flexible to change based on the status of the student's progress, each submitted course plan should include an updated graduation date.

The BYU Chemical & Biological Engineering graduate program briefing provides essential guidance for navigating your academic progress, meeting key deadlines, and preparing for graduation. This page consolidates the most important updates, expectations, and resources to help you stay on track throughout the academic year.

Students are encouraged to review the full Graduate Program Briefing for complete details on policies, timelines, and expectations.

The briefing includes key administrative updates, registration timelines, graduation requirements, suggested course planning, and policy changes affecting graduate students.

Graduate students should regularly monitor their Workday accounts. Tasks are often time-sensitive and may impact payroll or registration if not completed promptly. When you receive a notification, review, sign, and submit tasks as soon as possible.

To avoid tuition holds and registration issues, follow the registration schedule carefully:

Refer to completed grad plan for your registration each semester. Tuition will not be paid until your grad plan is received and registration is confirmed with the program manager.

If you need to request a reduced course load, contact your program manager in advance.

Planning ahead is essential to ensure a smooth path to graduation. Students should complete the following:

Beginning May 11, 2026, federal regulations require that electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) meet accessibility standards. Documents must be compatible with screen readers, including all figures and tables.

Students should submit their graduate plan to the program manager two weeks before the start of EACH semester.

If You Plan to Graduate Within the Next Year

If You Have Completed Coursework

First-Year Students