Registration for the seminars and requests for examination all require a form. Refer to the list below on which forms are needed and when, but actual form links can be found on the Graduate Student Forms page, including the Independent Study contract, for situations where this registration option is needed.
Leave of Absence (LOA)
If you do not register in Spring or Fall, fill out a Leave of Absence. It is not necessary during Summer. After two consecutive semesters of LOA, you’ll need to request a sponsorship in order to maintain your Net ID and related access. Email the Dissertation Advisor to request a sponsorship.
| Action | Form | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Request to register for EPOL 586, 587, or 588 | Online EdD EPOL Qualifying Exam Seminar Request Form Graduate Student Forms | You must complete this form in order to register for the seminars |
| Request to submit an Exam (General, Special) | Qualifying Exam Request Form Fill in all required information, including: Advisor: Input your advisor's net ID (Dr. Cope's and Dr. Kalantzis' net IDs are billcope and kalantzi) Date: Input the current date Type: Take-Home Exam | Submit this form after you receive approval from your advisor to proceed to examination. Do not use the form that is on the Graduate Student Forms page |
| Submit IRB Forms | IRB FAQ | You should receive approval prior to your preliminary exam |
| PhD Only! Research Area Requirement Plan | PhD Research Plan | Fill this out prior to starting your Early Research Project |
| PhD Only! Early Research Project Independent Study Form | Independent Study Request Form Graduate Student Forms | Fill this out to earn credit for your ERP |
| PhD Only! Early Research Project Request Form | ERP Request Form | Fill this out once you are ready to schedule your ERP. Coordinate with Dissertation Advisor prior to submitting the form |
| Request to enroll in EPOL 591 | Online EdD EPOL Prelim/ 591 Request Form Graduate Student Forms | You can request to register for the term after you complete your Methods. |
| Request to schedule your Preliminary Exam | Request for Appointment of Thesis/Dissertation Committee Form Scheduling Instructions for Preliminary or Final Exam | After you have received advisor approval on your Chapters 1-3 and both your General and Special field exam results have been recorded. About four weeks prior to your desired exam date. Coordinate with Dissertation Advisor prior to submitting the form. |
| Request to register for Thesis Credit/Seminar Form | Online EdD EPOL 599 Request Form Graduate Student Forms | Choose any term after your preliminary exam, but prior to your final defense term |
| Thesis Defense Credit Form for EPOL 599 | Online EdD EPOL 599 Request Form Graduate Student Forms | You must register during the term when you plan to defend your thesis |
| Add yourself to current Term's degree list via Student Self-Service | UIUC Self Service | Refer the Thesis Office's Calendar for specific deadlines |
| Request to schedule your Final Exam | Choose Request for Appointment of Thesis/Dissertation Committee Form Scheduling Instructions for Preliminary or Final Exam | After you have received advisor approval on your full dissertation About four weeks prior to your desired exam date. Coordinate with Dissertation Advisor prior to submitting the form |
| Complete the Thesis Survey prior to your deposit | Doctoral Exit Survey and the SED | We strongly encourage you to complete these surveys before submitting your thesis to the Graduate College. You can learn more about the surveys at that link. |
| Submit your final Thesis to the Department Reviewer | Review the Thesis Deposit Checklist | |
| Create a thesis submission profile and upload your thesis for review by the Graduate College | Follow the instructions provided at http://www.grad.illinois.edu/thesis/submit | |
| Submit your final Thesis to the Graduate College | Review the Thesis Deposit Checklist | Refer the Thesis Office's Calendar for specific deadlines |
Resources
Key Exam-Dissertation Sequence Resources