Submitted upon completion of the requirements for the degree, except the thesis or its equivalent.
Forms For Current Students
Master’s Candidacy Application
Master's Candidacy Application FormPh.D Candidacy Application Form
PhD Candidacy Application FormSubmitted upon completion of the requirements for the degree, except the dissertation.
Expository Writing Exemption Form
Expository Writing Examination Exemption Request FormRequest exemption from taking the Expository Writing Examination.
Course Restoration Form
Course Restoration FormRecertify courses older than five years (master’s students) or seven years (doctoral students).
Petition for Extension of Time
Petition for Extension of Time to Complete Degree RequirementRequest to extend the time in the program, five years for master’s students or seven years for doctoral students.
Oral Defense Room Request Form
Oral Defense Room Request FormRequest scheduling of the final thesis defense or the final dissertation defense
Certification of Readiness for Defense
GS-EA-Alt-4-Certification of Readiness for DefenseCertification of Readiness for Defense Form
Certification of Completion of Degree Requirements
Form GS-EA-6 - Certification of Completion of Degree Requirements_0Certification of Degree Completion Form
Certification of Completion of Certificate Requirements
GS-EA-7-Certification of Completion of Certificate RequirementsCertification of Certificate Completion Form
Dissertation Proposal Approval Form
Dissertation Proposal Approval FormThis form must accompany your Ph.D. Proposal
Graduate School Notification Exclusion Form
Graduate School Notification Exclusion FormSubmit for an exclusion determination.
Thesis and Dissertation Manual
Thesis and Dissertation ManualThe purpose of this manual is to serve as a guide to both degree candidates and faculty members in the final production of a thesis or dissertation.