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Forms for Theses and Dissertations

Thesis/Dissertation Final Oral Examination Schedule --- Online Form
(This online form is to be completed only by the student's department)    

Thesis/Dissertation Final Oral Examination Schedule                                  

Thesis/Dissertation Advisory Committee Appointment   (PDF Form - 133K)                              

Instructions:

Please print the forms and submit them to the Graduate School Administrative Office, 105 Houchens Building, or by mail at the following address:

Graduate School
105 Houchens Building
University of Louisville
Louisville KY 40292

(Note: if the Thesis/dissertation Final Oral Examination Schedule is completed on-line, only print and submit the Thesis/Dissertation Advisory Committee Appointment form)

Guide to the Preparation of Theses and Dissertations

Guidelines for the Preparation and Processing of Dissertations     (PDF 196K)

Guidelines for the Preparation and Processing of Theses      (PDF 197K)

Copies of the guidelines may also be obtained from the Graduate Administrative Office, 105 Houchens Building. Please check the Graduate Catalog for additional information: http://graduate.louisville.edu/catalog/index.php?id=degree_requirements.

All theses/dissertations must be reviewed by the Graduate School prior to the final copy being submitted. Call 502-852-6495 to set up an appointment to have your thesis/dissertation reviewed.

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