Getting Ready to Graduate
All the information you need to know about graduating, including the steps you have to take, are available at the Step by Step Guide to Graduation page at the Office of Graduate Studies website. This guide includes information on:
- What is the UD Thesis/Dissertation Template?
- How do I apply for Advanced Degree?
- When are the Submission Deadlines?
- Where can I find the Certification of Defense Form?
- How do I prepare a PDF version of my thesis/dissertation?
- When and what do I need to take to the Office of Graduate Studies?
Information Specific to the School of Education
- Most School of Education Graduate Programs have an exit requirement that is in addition to completing your coursework. This exit requirement may take the form of a portfolio, comprehensive exam, case study, thesis, dissertation, or executive position paper (EPP). Please review your program requirements and talk to your advisor for more information on what your program requires.
- All doctoral students must make an appointment with Mr. David Hannah (dhannah@udel.edu or 831-1165) one month prior to your Dissertation/EPP Defense. He will assist you in preparing the dissertation/EPP defense forms that your committee will need to sign.
- To help expedite your doctoral defense and graduation, Mr. Hannah has compiled these procedures that you should please review and follow as you prepare to defend your dissertation/EPP and graduate.
