Degree Progress and Minors FAQ
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Last Updated: 08/11/2025 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date
Degree Progress
How do I change my degree from MSOR to MOR?
- You need to fill out a Change of Degree Status or Curriculum Form for the Graduate School.
- After you complete the form, sign it and email it to the program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu.
How do I change my degree from MSOR to Ph.D.?
- You need three people to submit Letters of Recommendation and forms directly to our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu. After that, submit a new Statement of Purpose to our Executive Assistant at the same email.
- Additionally, fill out a Change of Degree Status or Curriculum Form for the Graduate School. Complete the form, sign it, and send it to our Executive Assistant at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu.
- If you are an international student, you will also need to submit the OIS Change in Curriculum/Level/Co-Major Request Form. The OR Director must sign this form before sending it to the Graduate School. You will also need to send your OIS Form to OIS.
How do I change my degree to IMSE?
- You need to fill out a Change of Degree Status or Curriculum Form for the Graduate School. Complete the form, sign it, and send it to our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu.
- Along with this form, you must submit the offer letter for your internship.
- If you are an international student, you must also submit the OIS Change in Curriculum/Level/Co-Major Request Form. This form has to be signed by the OR Director and sent to our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu.
How do I change my degree from another department to OR?
- You need to fill out a Change of Degree Status or Curriculum Form for the Graduate School. Complete the form, sign it, and send it to our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu.
- You need three people to submit Letters of Recommendation and forms directly to our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu. Once they do that, submit a new Statement of Purpose and the OR Supplemental Questions to our Executive Assistant at the same email.
- If you are an international student, you must also submit the OIS Change in Curriculum/Level/Co-Major Request Form. This form has to be signed by the OR Director and sent to our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu.
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Plan of Work
What is a Plan of Work?
The Graduate Plan of Work guides you to complete your degree and serves as a contract with your program.
I need to edit my Plan of Work. How do I make changes?
Email the program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu with your name and student ID #. Use the subject line: Reset PoW. The Graduate Office will reset your PoW so you can make changes and resubmit it for approval.
What is the procedure to submit a Reduced Course Load Request (RCL)?
Review the OIS guidelines and requirements. Complete and sign the RCL request form, then submit it to the the program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu. Get your PoW approved before you submit your RCL request. Enroll only in the courses listed on your PoW for the current semester.
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Minors
How do I declare a minor?
- Fill out a Minor Declaration Form and bring it to your minor adviser. They will approve and send it to Registration & Records.
- “Degree Audit” in MyPack will show the minor audit. Your transcript will designate it when they confer your degree.
- Learn about minors and their requirements, including minor advisor information, at http://advising.dasa.ncsu.edu/explore-majors-minors.
- Ph.D. or MSOR students must declare a minor. Complete the Minor Plan portion of your Plan of Work. MOR students do not have a minor. Please see Ph.D., MSOR, and MOR Degree Requirements pages.
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If you prefer, you are welcome to contact our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu | 919.515.2350.