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Graduation Packet
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Master’s Programs

M.S. Degree Completion Steps

Examination Committee
Form must be submitted at least one month prior to the final examination.

M.S. Full-time Status with One Credit Registration Application
Application to remain in full-time student status while taking a reduced courseload (xxxx 8333). Eligibility requirements: 

  1. An approved master’s Degree Program Form is on file with the Graduate School.
  2. All coursework completed included on the Degree Program Form, with grades posted to the transcript prior to the term of application.
  3. If Plan A, 10 thesis credits (xxxx 8777) completed.
  4. If Plan B, completed all coursework and only the Plan B project is not graded.

M.S. Graduate Degree Plan
Outlines a student’s coursework plan to earn a degree. This form should be submitted after the second semester of work. It can be modified/changed using the Petition Form if needed. 

The M.S. Plan C Tracking Form is required for all Plan C students to track their progress and completion of program requirements.

M.S. Graduation Packet
Packet includes forms required for graduation, including Final Examination Report and Graduate Application for Degree. (requires sign-in)

Master’s Degree: Request for Extension to Maximum Timeframe

Application for Advanced Masters Status

Doctoral Programs

See One Stop Student Services Graduation checklist for grad students

Ph.D. Degree Completion Procedures

Ph.D. Examination Committees

Ph.D. Full-time Status with One Credit Registration
You must apply to remain in full-time student status while taking a reduced courseload (xxxx 8444). Eligibility requirements:

  1. Successfully completed the preliminary written examination.
  2. Successfully completed the preliminary oral examination.
  3. Have a signed examination form on file with the Graduate Student Services and Progress (GSSP) Office.
  4. Completed all coursework included on the Degree Program Form, with grades posted to the transcript.
  5. Completed for 24 doctoral thesis credits.

Ensure the appropriate student-group designation appears on the academic record (students can verify this with the accounting office).

Ph.D. Graduate Degree Plan
Outlines a student’s coursework plan to earn a degree. This form should be submitted after the second semester of work. It can be modified/changed submitting the Petition Form, if needed.

Ph.D. Graduation Packet
Packet includes forms required for graduation, including Thesis Reviewers’ Report, Thesis Submission Guidelines, and Graduate Application for Degree. (requires sign-in)

Doctoral Degree: Request for Extension to maximum timeframe

Application for Advanced Doctoral Status

Doctoral Completion Steps

Doctoral Oral Exam Scheduling