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Forms for Graduation, Degree and Certificate Completion

All forms must be completed as stated in the following instructions:

Forms in MS Word format must be completed in the opened document and printed for signatures. They may also be saved to a file for your records. The tab key can be used to move from one box to another on the forms. You MUST right-click on Word link and save to download an up-to-date form.

Forms in PDF format must be completed in the opened document and printed for signatures. If you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat you can also save the forms to a file. Adobe Acrobat Reader allows all uses of these forms other than saving to a file. Note that the PDF versions of some application forms are not yet available in the format that allows you to type in the information in the document. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader or wish to update your version, please click here.

All Graduating Students

Application for Diploma
Word or PDF

Doctoral Degree Students

Application for Admission to Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Word or PDF

Nomination of Members for the Final Doctoral Examination Committee
Word or PDF

Announcement of Ph.D. Dissertation Defense
Word or PDF

Announcement of Ph.D. Dissertation Defense Continued
Word or PDF

Certification of Completion of Doctoral Dissertation
Word or PDF

Approval Sheet
Word or PDF

Master's Degree Students

Fulfillment of Course Requirements for Master's Degree
Word or PDF

Fulfillment of Course Requirements Continuation Sheet
Word or PDF

Nomination of Members for the Final Examination Committee
Word or PDF

Certification of Completion of Master's Thesis
Word or PDF

Certification of Completion of Master's Degree Requirements
Word or PDF

Other Certifications

Application for Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Diploma
Word or PDF

Certification of Completion of the Clinical Internship
For Human Services Psychology Students Only
Word or PDF

Request for Permission to Participate in the Commencement Ceremony Before Completing the Clinical Internship
For Human Services Psychology Students Only
Word or PDF