Get Pre-dissertation Contract Form

The Pre-Dissertation Contract Form is an essential document for students pursuing their Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Sciences. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions on how to complete the form online efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Fill in your full name in the 'Student Name' field. Ensure that the spelling matches official documents.
3. Enter the current date in the 'Date' section, ensuring that it reflects the day you are completing the form.
4. Provide your complete home address in the 'Home Address' field. This includes your street address, city, state, and zip code.
5. Input your telephone number in the designated field. Include your area code for accuracy.
6. Enter your email address in the appropriate section to facilitate communication regarding your contract.
7. If this is a revision of a previous submission, provide a justification in the 'If revision, provide justification' field.
8. In the 'Contract Course Work' section, list the course prefix and number, course title, credit hours, institution, and semester grade for each course you are including in the contract.
9. For 'Exceptions from Curriculum Requirements,' provide detailed justifications for each exception being proposed in a letter addressed to the Program Director. Attach this letter to the form.
10. Identify the nature of the contract specialty component in the 'Contract Specialty Component' section. Describe how you will validate your compliance, such as through a course, examination, or public presentation.
11. Gather necessary signatures in the 'Approval Signatures' section. Ensure that you sign and date the form first, followed by your Pre-Dissertation Committee Chair and the Program Director.
12. Once all fields are filled out and signatures obtained, save your changes, then download, print, or share the form as required.

Complete your Pre-Dissertation Contract Form online today to stay on track with your dissertation journey.