Forms, Policies & Procedures

The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Bulletin contains detailed information about all degree requirements, procedures, and policies. Here we provide a list of useful forms that you can download and links to further information on certain policies and procedures.

GRS policies

Absence

For Religious Reasons
GRS Rules Governing Leaves of Absence and Withdrawal
Refund Schedule

Deadlines

Graduation
Registration

Discipline Procedures

GRS Academic Conduct Code

Dissertation Format Requirements (PhD)

Guide for the Writers of Theses and Dissertations

Dissertation Abstract

Doctoral Dissertation Defense Abstract

Financial Aid

Graduate Research Abroad Fellowships
Graduate Research Assistant Scholarship Program
Stafford Loans
Stafford Loan Request Form
Credit Release Form

Full-time Certification

Full-Time Certification Form

Grades and Academic Standing

Course, Grade and Degree Policies

Graduation Requirements (Master’s Degree)

Degree Requirements
2012 Master’s Graduation Calendar and Forms
Request for Certificate of Completion for the MA Degree
Diploma Pick-up and Mailing Dates
Request for Special Service Appointment

Graduation Requirements (PhD)

Degree Requirements
2012 PhD Graduation Calendar and Forms
Request for Certificate of Completion for the PhD Degree
Diploma Pick-up and Mailing Dates
Request for Special Service Appointment

Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance Information
Medical Insurance Waiver Form
Medical Insurance for Fall semester only (January graduates)

Petitions

Petitions for exceptions to GRS Rules and Regualtions

Registration

Adding or dropping a course
Class adjustment form
Auditing a course
Continuing Student Status Registration Form for Full-time Students
Continuing Student Status Registration Form for Part-time Students
Cross-registration
Directed Study or Research
Dates/deadlines for Registration
Enrollment Verification
Registration Form
Summer Term
Summer Research Registration

Teaching Fellows

Teaching Fellows Orientation

Thesis Format Requirements (Master’s)

Guide for Writers of Theses

Time Limits

Time Limits to Complete Degree
Extension of Time to Complete Master’s Degree (general petition form)
Extension of Time to Complete PhD Degree

Transcripts

Grades and Transcripts

Transfer of Credit

Transfer of Credits Policy
Petition for Approval of Credits for Transfer

Tuition and Fees Payment

Your Bill

University and Federal Policies

Administrative Policies Relating to Federal Guidelines

Withdrawals

Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, Reinstatement
GRS Rules Governing Leaves of Absence and Withdrawal
Refund Schedule