Requirements for Ph.D. Program

SOM requirements for Ph.D. programs

The following materials are to be delivered to the Registrars Office upon completion of degree requirements:

  • Graduation Worksheet
  • Curriculum Vitae (personal information, published, etc.) in the required format.  Be sure student name appears on CV.   
  • Oral Examination form (results and all signatures)            
  • Abstract of thesis or dissertation (should include title page). Title of dissertation MAY NOT contain any Greek or scientific symbols and all words must be spelled out.
  • Names of dissertation referees (2)
  • Letter(s) of dissertation approval addressed to the Chair of the MA/PhD Committee by the referees 
  • Certificate of Completion of Department or Committee Requirements for an Advanced Degree  form (dated last)        
  • Email from the bindery stating the thesis has been approved
  • Graduation Clearance Form-for postgraduate plans, etc.
  • Survey of Earned Doctorates: a Certificate of Completion must be submitted
  • All outstanding grades, including the current research grade if the student is not on leave of absence

NOTE: TITLE OF DISSERTATION/THESIS MUST BE EXACTLY THE SAME ON ALL MATERIALS.