Doctoral Final Exam Deadline for December 2011 Graduation

Planning a doctoral defense for December 2011 graduation? Friday, November 11, is the last day for doctoral students to take the final examination for December 2011 graduation.

Final examination committees must be appointed by the dean of the Graduate College prior to the examination. Doctoral students who will defend during the fall term should contact their departmental or program office as early as possible to initiate the process of requesting appointment of their examination committee. The Graduate College recommends that such requests be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the examination.

Minimum committee requirements and additional information regarding doctoral examinations may be found in Chapter VI of the Graduate College Handbook