Graduate Student Services and Progress (GSSP) manages the electronic workflows and paperwork steps that all graduate students must complete to obtain their degree.
GSSP's guidance is general; you must consult these documents in combination with the Graduate Student Handbook to make sure you are completing all required by the political science program, including departmental scheduling requirements for preliminary and final exams. Keep in mind that this is the process with the Graduate School; students must also complete parallel notifications and scheduling with their committee and the department. This is best done in consultation with the GPC.
Access to the electronic workflows, and guidance on the timing for when the steps should be completed, are maintained in the following overviews