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π Writing your Dissertation/Thesis
π Writing your Dissertation/Thesis
βοΈ VOCES Graduate Writing Center
βοΈ VOCES Graduate Writing Center
1:1 and group writing support for graduate students writing seminars, qualifying exams, dissertation drafts, CVs, fellowship applications, proposals, NSF writing, and more.
πͺ Steps for PhD Defense
πͺ Steps for PhD Defense
π Submit PhD Application
π Submit PhD Application
Apply to graduate within the first two weeks of the quarter you intend to give your defense.
Submit an application even if you are not sure! You can always submit another one.
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Schedule your Defense
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Schedule your Defense
Submit the form and work with the Physics Department Assistant to schedule a room for your defense.
Submit your dissertation through ProQuest. No paper copy is required. By submitting online you not only save money and paper, but your electronic copy will be in full color, and you have the ability to add supplemental files including audio, video and other supporting material.
Please review and follow the formatting guidelines on the Graduate Division website. Your paper will not be accepted until it is correctly formatted.Β
Your dissertation should be formatted correctly at the time of submission. Pay special attention to your margins, page numbers, and title page.
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Pass & Email Your Title Page to Graduate Division
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Pass & Email Your Title Page to Graduate Division
Pass your Defense! Have the committee sign your Title Page. The committee signing your Title Page indicates their approval you have passed - there is no additional report required.
Wet or digital signatures are ok. Use your free UCSC DocuSign account if getting digital signatures.
Email your signed Title Page to the Administrative Assistant of Current Student Services at Graduate Division (Veronica Larkin (vlarkin@ucsc.edu)).
Your degree is posted on your transcript the quarter after you defend.
π International Students
π International Students
Almost always graduate by Spring of their 6th year in keeping with their visa requirements and SEVIS record. Please consult with International Student Services (ISSS) as soon as possible if it looks like you may not graduate in time to explore your options.
π Celebrate!
π Celebrate!
Remember to register for commencement! You've earned it!
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