Get This Form Must Be Submitted To The Graduate Office At Least 2 Months Prior To The Defense Date

Filling out the form for your thesis defense is a critical step in your academic journey. This guide provides a clear and supportive walkthrough to ensure you complete the form accurately and submit it on time to the Graduate Office.

Follow the steps to properly complete your defense form online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Enter your Banner ID # in the designated field. Ensure that the number is accurate to avoid any issues during submission.
3. Fill in your name under the ‘Student’ section, including both your last and first names.
4. Indicate your department in the provided field.
5. Complete the mentor section with the name of your faculty mentor.
6. Specify the thesis seminar date by entering the appropriate date in the designated field.
7. Indicate whether you have attended the thesis workshop on citation and plagiarism by selecting 'YES' or 'NO.' If 'YES,' please provide the date of attendance.
8. Select your citizenship status as either 'U.S. Citizen/U.S. Permanent Resident' or 'Non-U.S. Citizen' and ensure to include any required scanned signatures.
9. Provide your dissertation title in the appropriate section.
10. For each committee member, fill in their name, department, and area of expertise. Ensure you have their scanned signatures where required.
11. Complete the approval and comments section by adding the relevant dates and signatures from the department chair and administrator, as well as from the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs.
12. Finally, review all entries for accuracy. Save changes, download the form, and print or share it as needed to comply with submission requirements.

Complete your thesis defense form online to ensure timely submission and preparation for your upcoming defense.