Thesis Defense

Degree Granting Dates

• January 31, 2013 (all academic requirements MUST be fulfilled on or before 1/28/2013)
• May 29, 2013 (all academic requirements MUST be fulfilled on or before 4/26/2013)

Commencement Ceremony

• Commencement Ceremony will be held on May 29, 2013 
• Graduation Application (return by January 25, 2013) 

Graduation Reception

• Graduation Reception will be held on May 28, 2013 

Thesis Guidelines and Forms

• Thesis Guidelines 
• Thesis Defense Committee Form 
• Thesis Defense Committee Report Form 
• Graduation Application 

After the Defense: Graduation Forms

• Graduation Checklist 
• PhD Diploma Form: How you want your name on your diploma 
• Survey of Earned Doctorates: Required by NSF for all science doctorates 
• ProQuest Documents: Registering, microfilming, and copyrighting your Thesis 
• PhD Alumni Survey: How can we reach you after you graduate? 
• Honorary “Thank You” Diploma Form: Who helped you along the way? 
• Graduate Student / Alumni Publications and Awards 

Resources

• Einstein Policy on Plagiarism (link coming)
• Cite it Right! A Guide to Thesis Preparation 
• NIH Guide to Ethical Writing 
• Copyright Guide 
• Academic Calendar 

International Students

• International students must meet with the ISSO before submitting the Thesis Defense Committee Form 
• OPT

Housing

• Student housing terminates 30 days from the date you submit all your paperwork