Students supported by grants should consult the granting agency about policy regulations governing fee payments for microfilming and binding, copyright registration, reproduction of copies, and possible restrictions. Students may pick up one copy. If more copies are desired, the booklet may be photocopied. This is to reimburse the University for the administrative costs of manuscript clearance and final degree clearance procedures. The one-hour minimum enrollment is required by University rule.
Many departments have a higher minimum for the last semester.
Please check with the department prior to enrollment. If the student has not been enrolled for the previous two terms, readmission is required before registration. At the Office of the Registrar a candidate will receive a Final Term Degree Clearance Form which provides space for certification by all parties concerned that the requirements for the degree have been satisfied. At least two weeks prior to the defense, students must turn in a defense announcement and a preliminary abstract. Consult the academic calendar in the Directory of Classes for the deadline dates of manuscript submission.