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Dissertation Defense. Style Handbook for Dissertations and Thesis
Important Dates for PhD students
a. Write dissertation
b. Have PI review dissertation
c. Submit draft to thesis editor's office for style/accuracy check
d. Complete official Defense Clearance Form
e. Submit defense clearance form and sealed official transcript to graduate advisor for review
f. After graduate advisor AND department chair sign clearance form, arrange date
g. Submit Spiral-bound dissertation to committee
h. Announce dissertation
i. Defend dissertation
j. Submit revised dissertation to chair of committee (and any committee members who wish to see your revisions)
k. Submit "Report of Final Oral Examination" form to Graduate School and department (signed by committee members)
l. Submit "Supervisory Committee Approval" (multiple copies signed by Committee members) and "Final Reading Approval" (signed by chair of committee) forms and final dissertation to department chair
m. Submit "Supervisory Committee Approval" and Final Reading Approval (signed by chair of committee and department chair) forms and final dissertation to thesis office to check format
n. Make 3 copies and submit to thesis office for dissertation release (other copies may be required by PI)
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Within 7 years from start of program (5 if entered with Masters)
a. Takes longer than you expect!
b. Arrange with PI
c. Provide enough time to receive feedback (check online for dates)
d. Defense Clearance Form
e. By appointment
f. At least 2 weeks before defense
g. At least 2 weeks before defense
h. Work with Graduate Program Coordinator
i. Allow at least 2 weeks for review
j. Allow at least 2 weeks for review
k. Supervisory Committee Approval
l. Check deadlines for graduating in the desired semester before leaving
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