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PhD | Dissertation Requirement

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Overview

The most important requirement for the PhD degree is the dissertation, which is the culmination of the student's research and hard work.

Dissertation

Review the Dissertation and Theses website for a comprehensive list of directions to prepare and submit the final draft of your dissertation.

The Dissertation & Thesis Center opens to submissions on the first day of instruction each quarter. Students must first enroll and have applied to graduate to access.