Policies & Procedures
These resources are designed to support your understanding and management of key academic policies and student processes.
- Evaluation of Progress Toward a Degree
- Thesis and Dissertation Advising
- Academic Grievance Procedure
- Graduate Student Academic Dismissal Process
- Tuition Remission Policy for Graduate Assistantships
- Parental, Family, and Medical Leave for Graduate Students
- Leave Recommendation for Graduate Students on Twelve-Month Assistantships
- Variance Definitions
Forms
- Admission Status Change
- Dean's Diversity Supplement Program Award
- Dissertation Completion Award Nomination Form
- Diversity Scholarship and Assistantship Nomination Form
- Doctoral Exam Prep
- Faculty Mentor Awards
- Funded Student Non-Resident Tuition Exception
- GA Workload Waiver
- Graduate School Commencement Awards Nomination Form
- Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award
- Graduate Student Inclusive Excellence Award
- Master’s Student Partial Tuition Scholarship
- Request to Schedule Final Oral Defense Form
- Request to Withdraw from Graduate Program
- Results of Doctoral Qualifying/Comps Exam Form
- Student Progress Evaluation Form
- University Fellowship Nomination Form
- Variance Request Submission Portal (must be submitted by Unit Dean or designee)
Graduate School Bylaws and Guidelines
The bylaws outline the University’s structure, functions, governance, roles, and responsibilities.
Graduate School Bylaws – Approved 14 Feb 2019
The Minimum Guidelines outline the minimum for admission and performance of graduate students and faculty involvement in education and administration for the Graduate School.
The Unit Guidelines outline the minimum for admission and performance of graduate students and faculty involvement in education and administration for specific departments.
Guidelines for Graduate Education in Arts And Sciences
Guidelines for Graduate Education in Business
Guidelines for Graduate Education in College of Education and Human Development
Guidelines for Graduate Education in Dentistry
Guidelines for Graduate Education in Kent
Guidelines for Graduate Education in Medicine
Guidelines for Graduate Education in Music
Guidelines for Graduate Education in Nursing
Guidelines for Graduate Education in Interdisciplinary Studies (Graduate School)
Guidelines for Graduate Education in School of Public Health and Information Sciences
Guidelines for Graduate Education in Speed School of Engineering
Honorary degrees recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to society or the institution. Here you can find information regarding the application process and nomination criteria.
Honorary Degree Application Guidelines and By-Laws
Supplemental Guidelines for Application for Honorary Degree
Honorary Degrees per By-Laws