Graduation Information

 

If you plan to graduate this semester, please be sure to review the Graduation Checklist that applies to you. It is important to review this document carefully before applying for graduation.

Graduation Checklist for Thesis/Dissertation Students (PDF, 19KB)

Graduation Checklist for Non-Thesis/Thesis-Substitute Students (PDF, 46KB)

Graduate Studies is responsible for the Awarding of Degrees – confirming that students have met all degree requirements. The Dean’s Office of each College or School handles all Commencement Ceremony arrangements.

 

Thesis Students

All of the required activities listed below have specific date requirements and deadlines. Please review the Graduate Calendar.

  1. Apply for graduation.
  2. Submit a request to Graduate Studies to hold your Master’s Exam (PDF, 30KB). This date should be approved by your committee.
  3. Submit a copy of your Master’s Exam Report (PDF, 38KB) to Graduate Studies.
  4. Use the UMI/ETD website to submit your document for its mechanical check and continue with this process until your document receives final acceptance from a T&D Specialist.
  5. Complete and submit an Intellectual Property Statement Form (PDF, 16KB) to Graduate Studies.
  6. Complete and submit a Thesis/Dissertation Checklist (PDF, 13KB) to Graduate Studies.

Dissertation Students

All of the required activities listed below have specific date requirements and deadlines. Please review the Graduate Calendar.

  1. Apply for graduation.
  2. Submit a request to Graduate Studies to hold your Dissertation Defense (PDF, 39KB). This date should be approved by your committee.
  3. Submit a copy of your Dissertation Defense Report (PDF, 39KB) to Graduate Studies.
  4. Use the UMI/ETD website to submit your document for its mechanical check and continue with this process until your document receives final acceptance from a T&D Specialist.
  5. Complete and submit an Intellectual Property Statement Form (PDF, 16KB) to Graduate Studies.
  6. Complete and submit a Thesis/Dissertation Checklist (PDF, 13KB) to Graduate Studies.
  7. Complete the Survey of Earned Doctorates and either email or submit a copy of the Completion Certificate to Graduate Studies.