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
In order to 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 for file
Master's. Word
file for Doctoral.
Assistantship or Fellowship
If you are interested in applying for an assistantship or fellowship [PDF] download this form. Contact your department for information on dates and deadlines. Word file.
Committee Change
If you would like to change your committee members [PDF] use this form. Be aware of dates and deadlines. Word file.
Committee Substitution
If you need to request a substitution for one of your committee members [PDF] Please submit the form in a timely fashion. Word file.
Change of Program
Submit this form if your approved program of study [PDF]has changed. Be aware of the dates and deadlines. Word file.
Copyright Acknowledgment
This copyright acknowledgement [PDF] form is due upon completion of submitting final thesis or dissertation. Word file.
Deadlines and Procedures for Graduation
See all of the deadlines and procedures for graduation [PDF] including when to obtain and advisor and when to submit your application for degree. Word file.
Digital Dissertation and Thesis Guidelines
Access this to receive the doctoral and master's theses in the digital format [PDF] guidelines, which can be made into a PDF and placed on the libraries server. Word file.
Dissertation Guidelines
Dissertation Guidelines [PDF] need to be followed while writing dissertation. Word file.
Dissertation Agreement Form
The Dissertation Agreement Form [PDF] is due when you submit your final thesis or dissertation.
E-Mail Release
If your e-mail address [PDF] has changed, please submit this form before you correspond with the Graduate School. Word file.
Fellows and Trainees Health Insurance Form
Petition for Graduate Student Health Insurance [PDF] and Non-Resident Waiver. Word file.
Final Exams Scheduling
You must have an approved Program of Study (master's) [PDF] [Word] or Program of Study (doctorate) [PDF] [Word] on file with the Graduate School before you can schedule your final defense or exam.
Non-Thesis Master [PDF] [Word]
Graduate Certificate Application
Application for a graduate certificate. See Deadlines and Procedures [PDF] Word file.
Graduate Faculty Recommendation
This form for nomination procedures [PDF] must be submitted and approved before a faculty member can serve as graduate faculty. Word file.
Hometown News Release
Submit the form for a hometown news release [PDF] after you've completed your degree.
Petition Form(Graduate Student)
Use this form to petition changes in enrollment [PDF] and to academic calendar deadlines. Word file.
Preliminary Exam
If you have an approved program of study on file, and your committee agrees that you are ready to take your preliminary exams it's time to submit the scheduling form [PDF]. Check your deadlines. Word file.
Program of Study
Instructions for completing the program form for the master's degree or the doctoral degree [PDF]. Word file for doctorate. Word file for master's.
Reenrollment Form
At least one month before your return to school after an absence, you will need to submit the request for reenrollment [PDF] form. Word file.
Required Votes to Pass Exams
Access the form for the miminum positive votes [PDF] required to pass a candidate. Word file.
Reserve Graduate Credit
Prior to enrollment in courses, you must submit the request for graduate credit [PDF] for courses taken by class 5B and 5C students. Word file.
Reserve Graduate Credit (Seniors)
The request for graduate credit [PDF] must be submitted before seniors (maximum of 6 hours) are able to enroll in the courses. Word file.
Survey of Earned Doctorates
Upon submitting your final dissertation, this survey of earned doctorates [PDF] is also due.
Thesis & Dissertation Guidelines
Writing your thesis or dissertation is hardwork. Download the Digital Guidelines digital format you need to be follow while completing the work. Word file.