In order to receive a degree in a certain quarter, the student must submit an Application for Degree when they register for that quarter. The student must then submit the required material to the university by the appropriate date , normally the Friday three weeks before the convocation at which the student expects the degree. For the Ph. D., the university's thesis requirements must be met. Back to Contents Exceptions to the Requirements Exceptions to these requirements will be made only in the most extenuating of circumstances. Minor exceptions require approval of the Graduate Committee.
Major exceptions require approval of the entire faculty.
No exceptions can be made to the University requirements.