Paperwork is an important part of facilitating the timely completion of your graduate degree. Below is a list of all the forms and guidelines you will need to file with the Graduate School. Most are in PDF format.
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Application for Degree
Submit the application for a Master's or Doctoral [PDF] degree. (You must have an approved Program of Study on file at the Graduate School). Word: Master's. Word: Doctoral.
Committee Change
Change your committee members [PDF]. Word. Be aware of dates and deadlines.
Committee Substitution
Request a substitute for one of your committee members [PDF] Word file. Please submit form on time.
Change of Program
Form for approved program of study [PDF]. Word. Be aware of the dates and deadlines.
Deadlines and Procedures for Graduation
Deadlines and procedures for graduation [PDF] Word.
Digital Dissertation and Thesis Guidelines (format)
Digital Dissertation and Thesis Guidelines [PDF] Word.
Dissertation Agreement Packet (includes Dissertation
Agreement and Copyright forms)
The Dissertation Agreement Packet [PDF] is due when you submit your final dissertation.
Fellows and Trainees Health Insurance Form
Petition for Graduate Student Health Insurance [PDF] and Non-Resident Waiver. Word file.
Final Dissertation/Thesis Acceptance Checklist (includes Hold Harmless / Copyright Acknowledgement form)
Hold Harmless Agreement/Copyright
Acknowledgement [PDF] form. Word file.
due upon completion of submitting final thesis or
dissertation.
Final Exam Scheduling Forms
Program of Study (master's) [PDF] [Word] / Program of
Study (doctorate) [PDF] [Word] Must have
approved form on file at the Graduate School before
scheduling final defense or exam.
Forms: Non-Thesis Master [PDF] [Word]
Thesis Master [PDF] [Word]
Doctoral [PDF] [Word]
Graduate Certificate Application
Apply for a graduate certificate. [PDF] Word file. See Deadlines and Procedures
Hometown News Release
Form for hometown news release [PDF] after you've completed your degree.
Petition Form(Graduate Student)
Petition changes in enrollment [PDF] Word file and/or academic calendar deadlines.
Preliminary Exam
Submit scheduling form [PDF] Word file. Must have approved program of study on file, and permission from committee. Check deadlines.
Program of Study
Complete program form for master's degree or doctoral degree [PDF]. Word: doctorate. Word: master's.
Reenrollment Form
Submit the request for reenrollment [PDF]. Word. Complete at least one month before your return.
Required Votes to Pass Exams
Access the form for the minimum positive votes [PDF] Word file. Required to pass a candidate.
Reserve Graduate Credit
Request for graduate credit [PDF] for courses taken by class 5B and 5C students. Word. Submit prior to enrollment in courses.
Reserve Graduate Credit (Seniors)
Request graduate credit [PDF] Word Seniors (maximum of 6 hours) must submit before enrollment.
Survey of Earned Doctorates
Submit the Survey of earned doctorates [PDF] along with final dissertation.