After completing their Prelim or their second year of residency (whichever comes first), students are required to submit an annual progress report including the progress of their study and research in the past year, objectives and work plans for the next stage, and etc. After being reviewed by advisor (group), students are required to improve their work as suggested if their research progress is deemed as unsatisfactory. For another unsatisfactory of the annual progress, a student will receive further recommendations of diversion.