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Steps to Fulfill Doctoral Degree Requirements
Follow these steps to fulfill the requirements your Doctoral Degree:
1. Meet
with departmental graduate advisor to plan course of study for first
semester.
When: Before first semester registration.
Approved by: Graduate advisor
2. Establish advisory committee; submit your degree plan online.
When: Following the deadline imposed by the student's
college and no later than 90 days prior to preliminary examination.
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS
3. Complete course work detailed on degree plan and ELP requirements (if applicable).
When: Before preliminary exam
4. Submit checklist and the report of the Preliminary Exam.
When:
Must be received by OGS 10 working days after exam date and at least 14 weeks prior to the final defense date
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and
OGS
5. Submit proposal for dissertation or record of study.
When:
No later than 15 working days prior to submission of the Request and Announcement of Final Examination
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS
6. Complete residence requirement. (Check with your department to determine if there is a residency requirement.)
When: Before submitting request to schedule final oral
examination
Approved by: OGS
7. Apply for a degree online at http://degreeapp.tamu.edu; pay graduation fee.
When: During the first week of the final semester: see OGS calendar for deadlines
Approved by: OGS
8. Submit request for permission to hold and announce final oral examination.
When: Must be received by OGS at least 10 working days
before final exam date (See OGS calendar for deadlines.)
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS
9. Upload approved PDF file of the completed dissertation or record of study to http://thesis.tamu.edu and submit signed approval page to the Thesis Office.
When: See OGS calendar for deadlines.
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS
10. Graduation; arrange for cap and gown.
For more information, visit http://graduation.tamu.edu/.
Note: You must be continuously registered until all degree
requirements have been met.