Rules and Requirements

Rules and Requirements

When you come to Boise State, we agree to offer our time and resources in exchange for your commitment to make your best effort. To ensure that we all know the expectations, the School, College, and University have policies in place with which you should be familiar. These policies are found at the following links. Please take time to read and understand these policies.

• Boise State University Policies

• Student Code of Conduct

• Graduate Catalog

• Standards and Guidelines for Theses and Dissertations

The MSE graduate handbook is a detailed explanation about how MSE graduate students will fulfill the requirements above during their course of degree, including processes, procedures and resources. This is a living document, and will change throughout your course of study. We expect that you will consistently consult with the graduate handbook as your navigate each program milestone.

• MSE Grad Handbook (this website)

If questions arise that are not addressed within this handbook or within the policies outlined by Boise State University and the Graduate College, we encourage you to first meet with your Major Advisor. If still unresolved, please contact the Academic Programs Manager or the Associate Director of Graduate Programs for further assistance.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core belief of the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, the College of Engineering, the Graduate College and Boise State University. Cheating, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty in the classroom or in research endeavors are serious offenses that will be addressed. All forms of academic dishonesty can lead to suspension or expulsion from the University. Academic Integrity falls under the Student Code of Conduct and can be found on the Registrar's Website. For more resources, consult the University Academic Integrity website. 

Safety

The safety of students, staff, faculty and visitors is of paramount importance to the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, the College of Engineering, the Graduate College and Boise State University. All students must comply with University policies and all regulations and procedures while working inside and outside of laboratories. Prior to working in laboratories, safety training must be completed. In addition to lab-specific training, training topics include general emergency response measures, College of Engineering Safety protocols, and University Environmental Health, Safety And Sustainability policies and programs.

If you have questions about safety-related matters in the College of Engineering, contact your Major Advisor, the lab safety manager, or the College of Engineering Safety Liaison & Chemical Coordinator, Jon Scaggs at jonathanscaggs@boisestate.edu or 208-426-3943.