For students utilizing external members for their final project team, please complete and submit the External Team Member Form – DNE form in Beacon no later than 12 weeks prior to submission of the Professional Examination application. A copy of the proposed external member’s resume/CV and a letter of support from their direct supervisor is also required. If the advisor indicates approval, a copy of the completed form, external members’ resume/CV, and letter of support shall be submitted to the Chair of the DNE Subcommittee for recommendation before going for approval to Graduate Studies Committee and then the Grad School for approval. Email approval can be used in lieu of signatures. Please keep this completed form for your records. Completion of the form does not guarantee approval from the Graduate School.