For our Current Graduate Students in Economics 

Please refer to the resources below as well as other pages in this section. You will find valuable information that can help you plan your program of study, position yourself for the job market, and successfully graduate.

These pages provide the primary rules regarding our graduate programs. Some of these rules are departmental in origin, while others are established by the university. With respect to university rules, you should also refer to the University Catalog particularly as it pertains to graduate academic policies.

Economics Graduate Studies Office

The Economics Graduate Studies Office contains three people with different types of responsibility. For most of the issues and questions you might have, Mary Jackson is the person you should approach. She is the person who is most knowledgeable about relevant rules and procedures. She organizes and coordinates the flow of work and information, both within the Economics Graduate Studies Office and between the Office and other units within the university.

In his capacity as MA Director, Carlos Ramirez signs various forms pertaining to your progress through the MA program, but these forms will typically emanate from Mary Jackson in her capacity as Graduate Coordinator. Professor Ramirez's prime tasks are to serve as advisor to MA students and as admissions officer into the MA program.

As Director of Graduate Studies, Richard Wagner has overall responsiblity for the conduct of the Economics Graduate Studies Office and all programs it administers. In his capacity as PhD Director, he signs various forms pertaining to your progress through the PhD program, but these forms will typically emanate from Mary Jackson. Professor Wagner serves as advisor to PhD students and as admissions officer into the PhD program.