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Completing the ETD Approval Form is an essential step for doctoral and master’s thesis students to finalize their thesis or dissertation requirements. This guide will help you navigate through each section of the form, ensuring you understand its components and the requirements needed for approval.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your ETD Approval Form

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by filling in your personal information, including your full name, PID, contact details, college, and department. Ensure all information is typed clearly.
3. Indicate the semester for which your application for graduation was submitted and specify whether your degree is for a master's or doctoral program.
4. Enter the title of your dissertation or thesis carefully, making sure it matches the approved title from your committee.
5. In the acknowledgment section, ensure you confirm the committee's approval, your successful oral defense, and compliance with formatting requirements. Provide your signature and date.
6. Gather signatures from the necessary individuals, including your major professor, committee members, Graduate Program Director, and the Dean of the College.
7. Fill out the publishing and embargo options section. Specify if you require an embargo due to pending patents or copyright issues, and select the appropriate duration.
8. Confirm that you have obtained any necessary permissions for third-party copyrighted materials included in your work and sign the student agreement.
9. For doctoral students, indicate your agreement with the submission of your work to ProQuest, including signatures where required.
10. Review the entire form for completeness and accuracy. Once satisfied, save your changes.
11. Submit the completed ETD Approval Form along with any required documents to your major professor, committee, or graduate program director for final approval.
12. Ensure the form is submitted to the University Graduate School by the official deadline for processing.

Complete your ETD Approval Form online today and ensure your timely graduation.