For the proposal defense, make sure:
Your GWA is 2.0 or better. Alert your program adviser or the Director of Graduate Studies immediately if your GWA is 2.0 or below.
You are either (1) enrolled in the capstone course or, (2) enlisted in residency and your INC in the capstone course is not yet lapsed. (You have one academic year or two semesters to complete an INC. For example, if you incurred an INC during the first sem AY 2023-24, you need to complete it by the end of first sem AY 2024-25.)
If you are completing an INC in the capstone course, obtain a completion form from Ate Eve, fill it out and submit it to your adviser.
Your proposal defense needs to be announced publicly 7 calendar days before the actual defense. Give the Office of Graduate Studies 2 days to post the announcement after the announcement is requested. Coordinate with your adviser to make sure this requirement is satisfied.
For the final defense, make sure:
You are either (1) enrolled in the capstone course or, (2) enlisted in residency and your INC in the capstone course is not yet lapsed. (You have one academic year or two semester to complete an INC. For example, if you incurred an INC during the first sem AY 2023-24, you need to complete it by first sem AY 2024-25.)
If you are completing an INC in the capstone course, obtain a completion form from Ate Eve, fill it out and submit it to your adviser.
Your proposal approval sheet has been processed. You may ask your adviser to confirm this.
You have submitted your application for graduation.
Your final defense needs to be announced publicly 14 calendar days before the actual defense. Give the Office of Graduate Studies 2 days to post the announcement after the announcement is requested. Coordinate with your adviser to make sure this requirement is satisfied.
For the endorsement of your graduation by the UP School of Statistics after you pass your final defense:
The Office of Graduate Studies has received the final defense approval sheet with at least provisional pass. This approval sheet must be submitted at least two working days before the faculty meeting when the candidates for graduation will be approved.
For the inclusion of your name in the list of candidates for graduation to be submitted to BOR:
Capstone course grade is a P.
If your research is not covered by a confidentiality agreement, the Office of Graduate Studies should receive four (4) bound physical copies and an electronic copy of your manuscript before the University Council meeting (see pertinent Academic Calendar). Refer to this page for instructions on the format and submission of your manuscript: Submission of Your Manuscript.
If your research is covered by a confidentiality agreement, the Office of Graduate Studies should receive an electronic copy of the manuscript before the University Council meeting (see pertinent Academic Calendar). Refer to this page for instructions on the format and submission of your manuscript: Submission of Your Manuscript