Thesis Defense and Graduation

Thesis and Defense Guidelines and Forms

• Thesis and Defense Guidelines
• Thesis Defense Committee Form
• Thesis Defense Committee Report Form

After the Defense: Graduation Forms

• Graduation Checklist
• PhD Diploma Form: How you want your name on your diploma
• Survey of Earned Doctorates: Required by NSF for all science doctorates
  • Certificate of completion must be submitted to the Graduate Office
• ProQuest Online Form
  • ProQuest Guide: Registering and copyrighting your Thesis 
• PhD Alumni Survey: How can we reach you after you graduate?
• Honorary “Thank You” Certificate Form: Who helped you along the way?

Degree Granting Dates

• September 29, 2023 (all academic requirements MUST be fulfilled on or before 9/28/2023)
• January 31, 2024 (all academic requirements MUST be fulfilled on or before 1/30/2024)
• May 23, 2024 (all academic requirements MUST be fulfilled on or before 4/22/2024)

Commencement Ceremony

• Commencement Ceremony will be held on May 23, 2024 at David Geffen Hall (Manhattan)
• Commencement Form (due January 2024 for Sept/Jan grads; due March 2024 for May grads) – more information will be sent by email.

Graduation Reception and Convocation

• Reception: May 2024
• Convocation: May 22, 2024

Resources

• Cite it Right! A Guide to Thesis Preparation
• NIH Guide to Ethical Writing
• Copyright Guide
• Academic Calendar

International Students

• International students must meet with the OIS before submitting the Thesis Defense Committee Form
• OPT - Information available at the Office of International Services (OIS)

Housing

• Student housing terminates 30 days from the date you submit all your paperwork