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Table of Contents:

1. Requirements and Expectations for Students Pursuing the Ph.D. Degree in Neuroscience
   1. NSP Degree Requirements/Program of Study
   2. Global Expectations
   3. Courses
      1. Course Waiver Policy
      2. Required
      3. Other Neuroscience-Related Courses, Possible Electives
   4. Other required activities
   1. Teaching experience
   2. NSP Seminar and Research Forum
   3. Graduate School Workshops for NSP Students
   5. The Comprehensive Examination
      1. Intent
      2. Design
   6. Dissertation Research
      1. Selection of a Major Advisor and Guidance Committee
      2. Oral Presentation and Defense of Written Dissertation Research Proposal
      3. Oral Presentation and Defense of Written Dissertation
   7. Evaluations
      1. First Year
      2. Subsequent Years
   8. Academic Integrity
   9. Rules concerning the Use of Human Subjects
   10. Rules concerning the Use of Non-Human Vertebrate Animals
   11. Rules concerning the Use of Hazardous Materials
2. Financial Aid
   1. Stipends for Graduate Assistants and Graduate Fellows
   2. Office of Financial Aid
      
3. Neuroscience Program Policies
1. Admission
   1. General Policy
   2. Applicants Whose Native Language Is Not English
   3. Readmission
2. Registration Procedures
3. Educational Records
4. Work Hours and Vacation Time
5. Mail
6. Electronic Mail
7. Telephone
8. Neuroscience Program Committees
   1. Neuroscience Program Advisory Committee
   2. Graduate Affairs Committee
   3. Graduate Student Council
      
4. University Policies
   1. Academic Policies
      1. Academic Standards
      2. Time Limits
      3. Research Involving Human Or Animal Subjects Or Hazardous Substances
      4. Residence
      5. Transfer Credits
      6. Graduate Assistant Illness/Injury/Pregnancy Leave Policy
      7. Work in Absentia
      8. Language Requirement
      9. Student Travel Policy
      10. Foreign Travel
   2. Special Information For Foreign Students
      1. Minimum Requirements For Admission
      2. English Language Proficiency
      3. Visa Information
      4. Teaching Assignments for International Students
      5. Office For International Students and Scholars (OISS)
      6. Health Insurance
      7. Orientation
      8. Support Services
5. University Resources and Services for Graduate Students
   1. Academic Facilities
      1. Student Services
      2. Michigan State University Library
      3. Computer Center
      4. Bookstore
      5. Learning Resources Center
      6. Service Learning Center
      7. The Writing Center
      8. Career Development & Placement Services
      9. CIC Traveling Scholar Program
   2. Health Facilities
      1. Health Insurance
      2. Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities
      3. Counseling Center
      4. Olin Health Center
      5. Women's Resource Center
      6. Intramural Sports Facilities
   3. Transportation and Parking On Campus
      1. Parking On Campus
      2. Buses
      3. Bikes
   4. Graduate Student Organizations
      1. Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
      2. Faculty-Professional Woman's Association
   5. University Guides and References
      1. Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities
      2. Funding Guide
      3. Resource Guide
      4. Academic Programs
      5. The COGS Graduate Student Handbook
      6. Spartan Life
      7. The Schedule of Courses and Academic Handbook
      8. The Faculty and Staff Directory
      9. The Graduate School Guide to the Preparation of Master's Theses And Doctoral
      10. Dissertations
      11. The Graduate Post
      12. COGS-NIZANCE
      13. MSU News Bulletin
      14. The State News
   6. Directory of Frequently Contacted Offices
      1. Program
      2. College
      3. University
6. Appendices
   1. Course Waiver Form
   2. Research Forum Requirement Form
   3. Teaching Requirement Form
   4. Responsible Research Requirement Form
   5. Record of Comprehensive Examinations
   6. Report of the Guidance Committee
   7. NSP Dissertation Proposal Oral Defense Form
   8. Application for Graduation
   9. Record of Dissertation and Oral Examination
   10. Annual Student Progress Report
   11. Employment Eligibility Form (I-9)
   12. Travel Voucher
   13. Conflict Resolution