Forms

 

Application for Candidacy for Doctoral Degree (pdf)

Students are expected to apply for candidacy by the end of their second year if entering with a BA; the end of their first year if entering with an MA.  

 

Application for Extension of Candidacy or Master's Program (pdf)

This form must be submitted if your candidacy has expired.

 

Application for Graduate Residency Credit (pdf)

This form should be used for students wishing to transfer up to 45 units of graduate transfer work from another institution.

 

Change of Adviser or Reading Committee Member (pdf)

This form must be submitted if you wish to change a member of your dissertation committee.

 

Doctoral Dissertation Agreement Form (pdf)

Mandatory form for all doctoral dissertation submissions.  It authorizes on-line publication of your dissertation and abstract through ProQuest.

 

Doctoral Dissertation Reading Committee Form (pdf)

Before a student applies for TGR status, they must choose a committee of at least three members (advisor and two readers) and submit this form.

 

Graduation Quarter Petition (pdf)

This form is for graduate students who have completed all coursework and other requirements, with the exception of submitting their dissertation.

 

Leave of Absence Form (pdf)

Any student wishing to take a leave of absence must submit this form at least six weeks prior to the term they wish to take a leave.  Students are granted a maximum of one year, and this can be extended once.

 

Petition for Doctoral Committee Members (pdf)

This form must be submitted if a student would like a non-academic council member to serve on their committee. 

 

Program Proposal for a Master's Degree

All M.F.A. students must submit this form by winter quarter of their second year.  Ph.D. students applying for candidacy who do not have a prior M.A., may apply for a Master's Degree as well.

 

Request for Graduate Tuition Adjustment (pdf)

This form may be used one time, for a reduced unit load if you are less than 8 units from reaching TGR status.

 

Request for Terminal Graduate Registration (TGR) Status (pdf)

This form must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the quarter a student will go TGR (having reached 135 units)

 

University Oral Examination Form (pdf)

This form must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your oral examination.

 

Directions for Preparing Doctoral Dissertations, 2008-09 (pdf)

Instructions on how to submit your dissertation.

 

 

Art History Department Forms

 

ACE Report (pdf)

This form must be completed and signed by your advisor and committee members, then returned to the Student Services Administrator.

 

Dissertation Proposal Submission Form (pdf)

Form to be used when obtaining signatures before you submit your dissertation proposal.

 

Oral Defense Guidelines (pdf)

Guidelines for the oral defense of the dissertation.

 

Oral Defense Schedule (sample pdf)

Sample copy of the defense schedule.  You should consult with your advisor to determine order of examiners.   This form must be returned to the Student Services Administrator one month prior to the defense date.

 

PhD Course & Form Requirements (pdf)

This form should be used for all incoming students to track their requirements.

 

 

Art Practice Department Forms

 

MFA Thesis Paper Guidelines (pdf)

All second year students should follow these guidelines.