The Final Degree Paperwork (Ph.D. / Master’s Thesis / Master’s Comp Exam) can be found on the Forms Page on the Graduate Division website: https://grad.uci.edu/current-students/student-forms/
The Final Degree Paperwork is done only online and completed using the official Graduate Division DocuSign forms.
The Final Degree Paperwork is in the form of a packet that is unique to the type of degree that you will be earning:
- Final Degree Paperwork for the Master’s Degree/Comprehensive Exam
- Master’s Thesis checklist/final degree paperwork packet
- Ph.D. Dissertation Checklist/final degree paperwork packet
- DNP Final Degree Paperwork
*Please check in with your individual program before starting the submission process as they may have additional program specific guidelines pertaining to who will initiate the form.
Additional Information
- Submission of the final degree paperwork does not automatically mean your degree has been conferred, degrees are only conferred after passing a degree check
- If there are problems with the degree check, Grad Division will contact your department to resolve
- You will receive an email to your UCI email address once your degree is conferred
Visit the Graduate Division Thesis/Dissertation Electronic Submission webpage for step by step instructions for the degree submission process and other helpful resources.
