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If you intend to complete your doctoral degree this FALL 2019 semester, you must apply to graduate through the Graduate School online application during the application period:
SEPTEMBER 6 to NOVEMBER 15, 2019.
You must be registered for C E x99W – DISSERTATION (3, 6, or 9 hours).
Graduate School online application and instructions: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/academics/graduation/deadlines-and-submission-instructions#Doctoral
The Fall application period will begin Sept 6 and closes November 15. Graduating student MUST submit their graduation application online no later than December 6th. Students who do not submit a Doctoral Degree Candidate Form by this date will not be eligible to receive their degree in Fall/December.
Please see the Graduate School’s website for instructions along with more information on the process and additional deadlines:
http://gradschool.utexas.edu/academics/graduation/deadlines-and-submission-instructions
IMPORTANT!: Request for Final Oral must be submitted to the Graduate School at least 2 weeks in advance of the defense. Request for Final Oral (typed form): https://gradschool.utexas.edu/academics/theses-and-dissertations/doctoral-candidacy/oral-examinations.
All required forms and paperwork MUST be submitted to the Graduate School by Friday, December 6, 2019 BEFORE 3 p.m. for FALL 2019 graduation.
Please see the Graduate School’s website for instructions along with more information on the process and additional deadlines:
http://gradschool.utexas.edu/academics/graduation/deadlines-and-submission-instructions
In Absentia (Summer only) - https://gradschool.utexas.edu/academics/policies/in-absentia-registration