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What are the steps I need to take to complete my doctoral degree?

Information and tools to track your degree progress are available at http://gradtools.umich.edu/

Role of Academic Records & Dissertations

Academic Records and Dissertations (OARD) provides information and services to students from their first registration through the final stages of the degree process. OARD staff work with students and with departmental faculty and staff to ensure an acc

Thesis and Dissertation Resources

General Resources | Intellectual Property | Library Resources General Resources A Summary

Most Requested Forms

You can find our forms and their corresponding information in the dowloads section of the Rackham Graduate School's Support Center. For more complete rules and regulations, pleas

Pre-Dissertation Defense Meeting: Mail-In Option

At least three weeks prior to your defense send one copy of dissertation and abstract to: Academic Records and Dissertations 915 East Washington Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070 The dissertation and separate abstract should be

Post-Dissertation Defense Meeting: Mail-In Option

Be mindful of the deadlines and allow enough time for the required materials to reach OARD. When the dissertation is received in our office, we will sch

Quick Reference Chart for Membership on Dissertation Committees

For more information, please see the Guidelines For Dissertation Committee Formation.

Dissertation Evaluations

Before the Oral Defense The Dissertation Evaluation Form The dissertation evaluation form enables the Graduate School to: Alert the dissertation chair of potential problems before the defense Assists

Dual/Joint Degree Programs

Please see the Rackham Graduate School Academic Policies for additional dual/joint degree requi

Doctoral Degree Deadlines

Based on intended final term of enrollment. This document serves to provide deadlines and requirements related to degree certification. This information is intended to assist students in the completion and/or submission of required documentat

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