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Doctoral Degree Requirements for Graduation
All Graduate School requirements for graduation are listed
below. Unless stated otherwise, you should submit all forms to 316 Johnston
Hall. Forms may be picked up at the locations listed above. Note: all
students must submit an Application for Degree to 200 Fraser Hall or 130
Coffey Hall on or before the first working day of the intended month of
graduation.
- Degree Program submission is based on departmental requirements, but must be filed with The Graduate School no later than one term prior to your Preliminary Oral Exam.
- After completion of all Preliminary Written Exams and at least one
week before the Preliminary Oral Exam, submit the Preliminary Written
Examination Report form.
- Schedule the Preliminary Oral with The Graduate School at least one
week in advance of the exam. The Prelim Oral must take place at least
one academic term (15 weeks) before the Final Oral Defense.
- Within one working day of completion of the Prelim Oral exam, submit
the signed Preliminary Oral Examination Report form.
- One term after passing the Preliminary Oral Examination submit a Thesis Proposal form.
- Anytime after the Thesis Proposal has been approved by The Graduate
School, request a graduation
packet by clicking here, or by visiting 316 Johnston Hall. The Thesis
Reviewer's Report form will be issued at that time.
- Submit an Application for Degree to 200 Fraser or 130 Coffey by the
first working day of the intended month of graduation.
- Submit Final
Oral Defense Scheduling form at least one week prior to the exam.
- Return the signed Final Oral Examination Report form no later than
one working day following completion of the Final Oral Defense.
- Submit a copy of the dissertation abstract and a copy of the dissertation
(all signed by the advisor[s] ) plus the Microfilm Agreement form and
the Survey of Earned Doctorates by the last working day of the intended
month of graduation.
Graduate School registration requirement: As a Graduate School student you are required to register every fall and spring term to maintain your active status up through and including the term in which you will officially complete your degree. Failure to maintain your active status will result in the discontinuation of your student status and require applying for readmission.
Forms
for Doctoral Students
(All forms are available in 316 Johnston Hall (east bank), unless otherwise noted. Choose
"explanation" to view an explanation of why you need to
file a particular form. Choose "download" to view the form.)
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| Form Name |
Details |
Options |
| Degree Program form |
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Explanation
Download  |
| Preliminary Written Examination Report |
Also available in your department. |
Explanation
Download |
| Doctoral Preliminary Oral Examination Scheduling |
Students must schedule their Preliminary Oral Examination with the Graduate Student Services and Progess Office (316 Johnston Hall) at least one week prior to the exam date. |
Explanation
Download |
| Preliminary Oral Examination Report |
Sent by the Graduate School to the Chair
of the examining committee if student has scheduled exam one week
in advance and has met the requirements listed on the Doctoral Preliminary
Oral Examination Scheduling form. |
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| Thesis Proposal form |
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Explanation
Download |
| Graduation Packet |
D.M.A. contents include: Reviewers Report form, Graduation Instructions, Application for Degree, Final Exam Scheduling form and Graduate School's Commencement Ceremony information.
Ed.D. & Ph.D. contents include: Reviewers Report form, Graduation Instructions, Application for Degree, Final Exam Scheduling form, Graduate School's Commencement Ceremony information and Dissertation Formatting guidelines.
Au.D. & D.P.T. contents include: Final Exam form, Graduation Instructions, Application for Degree and Graduate School's Commencement Ceremony information. Available from 316 Johnston upon approval
of Thesis Proposal by the Graduate School.
*D.P.T. students please contact your program office to obtain your Graduation Packet. |
Request
a Doctoral Grad Packet 
Download Final Exam Scheduling form |
| Time Limits for the Completion of Doctoral
Degrees |
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| Special Purpose Forms |
| Registration Exception Request form |
For changing registration. |
Download
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| Graduate School Petition form |
To request changes on an approved program
or extension of time to complete degree. |
Download
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| Change of Status/Readmission Request form |
For readmission or change of major/degree
objective. |
Download
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| Language Department Certification of Foreign
Language Proficiency |
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Download
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| Graduate Department Language Certification |
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Download
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Office hours in 316 Johnston
Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you are a prospective (not
yet admitted) Doctoral student, please use the following e-mail address
to contact the Graduate Office of Admissions: gsadmit@umn.edu
If you are a current Doctoral student and have specific questions you
may contact Stacia Madsen,
Doctoral Degree Coordinator
(612)625-0168; gsdoc@umn.edu 
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