prelim

Author: katyhuff

manual/guides/writing/prelim.md

@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ Review the graduate handbook.
 - Work out a plan, scope, and schedule, with Prof. Huff.
 - Fill out the PhD Preliminary and Final Exam Proposal form available in the Student Services Office.
 - Ensure that your advisor and the department head approve the thesis committee.
+- Set up a repository based on the UIUC dissertation template in the ARFC 
+  GitHub org. 
 
 ## Rules of the Prelim