Forms Library

Please refer to our PhD Program Requirements page for detailed information on the use of these forms.

Year 2

• Major Paper Approval Form
• Continuing Student Status Form: All graduate students must be registered each Fall and Spring semester. Those who have completed their coursework must complete this form each semester. Please refer to the Graduate School’s website for detailed information on the registration process.

Year 3

• PhD Oral Examination Approval Form
• Dissertation Prospectus Approval Form

Year 4

• • PhD Graduation Deadlines

(Information can be found in the “Prior to Defense” section)

Year 5

• Intent to Graduate Form
• Schedule of the Final Oral Exam with Abstract Approval
• Final Dissertation Submission Guide

Additional Forms

• Petition for Extension of Time to Complete PhD Requirements: Please contact your faculty advisor and the Director of Graduate Study if you believe you may need to petition the Graduate School for an extension of time to complete all of your Ph.D. requirements.
• American Studies PhD Handbook for 2025-26.