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PhD Dissertation and Master's Thesis Filing Checklist
The order below is meant to be a suggestion for best practice. You may find that the order of completion differs in your own case, particularly steps 5-12. Although the steps may be taken out of order, keep in mind that deadlines are STRICTLY enforced.
- 1. Advance to Candidacy and Apply to Graduate
- 2. Apply to Graduate
- 3. Review the Format Guide
- 4. Attend a Format Workshop
- 5. Review the Deadlines
- 6. Submit the Dissertation/Thesis for Format Review
- 7. Participate in a Final Defense and Get Signatures of Approval
- 8. Submit the Signature Approval Page (Dissertation or Thesis)
- 9. Complete any Additional Paperwork
- 10. Submit the Final Version of your Document on or before the Deadline
- 11. Update Your Permanent Address in R'Web
- 12. Participate in the Commencement Ceremony (optional)
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