1. See attached LINK for the list of requirements.

2. Have your forms be signed by your ADVISER, PANEL MEMBERS, the DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON, DEPARTMENT GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR, COLLEGE GRADUATE COORDINATOR, and the DEAN.

3. The forms, together with your manuscript, must be submitted to the CED- Graduate Studies ONE WEEK prior to the scheduled defense. The manuscript should include the adviser’s signature for approval.

4. The student must provide the panel members with a copy of their manuscript.

5. The student must attach the official receipt for the proposal hearing or final defense fee.

You will be notified by the CED-Graduate Studies to confirm your defense schedule.

AFTER THE PROPOSAL HEARING:

• • Students should submit the APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL FORM, together with the signed comments from their panel members.

  •   Students should fill out and submit the APPLICATION FOR ETHICAL APPROVAL FORM before conducting the study.

IMPORTANT (minor adjustments due to pandemic):

•     E-signatures are accepted. For the COLLEGE GRADUATE COORDINATOR and the DEAN, you may submit your forms to the CED-Graduate Studies and request the office to facilitate for their signatures. Submit it via email: ced.gs@g.msuiit.edu.ph. You will be notified once the forms have been signed.

•     Please make sure your panel members and the college coordinator/dean have agreed on your DEFENSE SCHEDULE. For virtual proposal hearing and thesis defense, please send the conference link to your panel members and the college coordinator/dean 3 days before your scheduled defense.

•     For further questions, please email us at: ced.gs@g.msuiit.edu.ph or send us a message in our official Facebook account, facebook.com/msuiitcedgs