{"id":2981,"date":"2016-10-24T11:02:11","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T15:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/psych\/?page_id=2981"},"modified":"2025-12-14T10:19:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T15:19:37","slug":"phd-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/psych\/resources\/student-resources\/phd-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">All PhD programs in the Department of Psychological &amp; Brain Sciences have specific graduation requirements\u00a0in addition to the program&#8217;s\u00a0coursework. Here you will find\u00a0instructions to complete your PhD candidacy, as well as other relevant graduate student resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Student Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/psych\/files\/2017\/08\/Clinical-Handbook.pdf\">Clinical Student Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/psych\/files\/2017\/08\/GradHandbook.pdf\">Graduate Student Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/psych\/academics\/phd\/awards-and-fellowships\/\">Awards and Fellowships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/psych\/resources\/student-resources\/phd-resources\/prospectus-hearing-instructions\/\"><span>Instructions for Scheduling Prospectus Hearings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/psych\/resources\/student-resources\/phd-resources\/dissertation-oral-defense-instructions\/\"><span>Instructions for Scheduling Dissertation Defense Hearings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.bu.edu\/theses\">Guide for Writers of Theses &amp; Dissertations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/phd-and-mfa-academics\/graduation-information\/\">GRS PhD Graduation Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/phd-and-mfa-academics\/\">GRS Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/grs\/\">GRS Bulletin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/phd-and-mfa-academics\/academic-policies-and-conduct-code\/\">Policies &amp; Academic Conduct Code<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/grs\/policies\/withdrawal-leave-of-absence-and-reinstatement\/\">Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, and Childbirth and Adoption <span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span>Accommodations<\/a><span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/psych\/resources\/student-resources\/phd-resources\/phd-milestones\/\">PhD Milestones<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Important Forms<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/Add-Drop-Form.pdf\">Add\/Drop Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2021\/12\/Continuing-Study-Form.pdf\">Continuing Study and Certified Full-Time Registration Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2011\/12\/LoA-form-editable.pdf\">Leave of Absence\/Withdrawal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2016\/02\/Summer-Reg-Form.pdf\">PhD Summer Registration Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2015\/09\/PhD-Petition-Extension.pdf\">Petition for an Extension of Time \u2013 PhD<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2018\/09\/Updated-Prospectus.pdf\">Dissertation Prospectus Approval Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/psych\/files\/2023\/02\/Schedule-of-Final-Oral-Form.pdf\">Schedule of the Final Oral Exam with Abstract Approval Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/phd-and-mfa-academics\/graduation-information\/intent-to-graduate-form-for-phd-students\/\">PhD Intent to Graduate Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2023\/01\/Dissertation-Defense-Report-of-Exam.pdf\">Dissertation Defense Report of Examination Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/12\/Updated-SSA.pdf\">Special Service Announcement<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2022\/11\/Incomplete-Grade-Form-Fillable1.pdf\">Incomplete Grade Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>BU Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/\">BU Graduate Education Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/graduate-student-resources\/\">GRS Student Resources Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/pdpa\/\">Professional Development &amp; Postdoctoral Affairs Office<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/\">BU Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/\">Center for Career Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/\">BU Disability &amp; Access Services Office<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/erc\/\">Educational Resource Center<\/a> (tutoring and academic support)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/finaid\/\">BU Financial Assistance Office<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/\">BU Housing Office<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/police\/\">Boston University Police Department\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Student Health Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/\">Student Health Services<\/a> | 617-353-3575 | <a href=\"mailto:shs@bu.edu\">shs@bu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/behavioral-medicine\/\">Counseling &amp; Psychiatric Services (CAPS)<\/a> | 617-353-3569<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/\">Student Wellbeing<\/a> | studentwellbeing@bu.edu<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/\">Health Promotion &amp; 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