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Students | Doctoral Graduation Eligibility Form and Checklists

Please make a double-sided copy of the eligibility form, then fill in the blanks and have it signed as indicated. A paper form must be submitted with original signatures by the deadlines indicated.

The checklists are provided for your personal use.

Doctoral Degree Eligibility Form
Doctoral Degree Checklist
Doctoral Oral Examination Checklist

DEADLINE to complete and submit all requirements for your degree:

                              February Degree - December 15th (or next working day if December 15th is a weekend or holiday)
                              May Degree - April 15th (or next working day if April 15th is a weekend or holiday)
                              September Degree - last working day of August (usually August 31st)

Doctoral ORAL EXAMINATION announcement deadline: All requests to schedule Doctoral Oral Examinations must be received by the Office of Degree Requirements one month prior to the exam date.