Forms
Program of Study
This Program of Study must be prepared in consultation with the doctoral advisor. It must reflect the degree requirements listed in the Graduate Catalog. Any changes to the degree requirements as shown on the POS must have written approval and justification of the graduate advisor and the Program Director prior to submission to Graduate College. Information given must be complete.
Course Substitution
Petition - Course Substitution.pdf
This form is to substitute courses in your degree plan as approved by your academic advisor. This form also requires a written rationale for each substitution. Your advisor or dissertation chair can help you with this.
Drop by Instructor
This form used by instructors to drop students from courses after the official UTRGV "W" date.
Request for Grade of Incomplete
UTRGV - Incomplete Grade Form.pdf
This form is for students to request an "I" for incomplete. This requires the signature of your instructor and must meet the requirements for an Incomplete as per the Graduate College Handbook.
Reduce Attendance
Petition - Change POS_Reduce Attendance_Stop-out.pdf
This form is for you to petition for a stop-out, change the timeline of your POS, or reduce the number of enrolled hours below 6 hours a semester. This form requires the approval of your advisor or Dissertation Chair and the C & I Program Coordinator.There are specific requirements for each of these that must be met as well.
ACE Forms:
ACE Test Request
Advancement to Candidacy Examination _ACE_.pdf
This is the Advanced to Candidacy Examination (ACE) application form. It needs to be completed by October 1st for Fall, Feb. 1 for Spring, and June 1 for Summer. Include the Application for Dissertation Committee Form.
Dissertation Forms:
Application for Dissertation Committee
utrgv-application-for-dissertation-committee.pdf
This is the application for the dissertation committee. This committee formed by doctoral faculty will help you and guide you through the design and execution of your doctoral-level research project. Make sure to submit this with your ACE application.
Certification of Completion of Dissertation
certification-of-completion-of-thesis-or-dissertation-form.pdf
This form is signed by faculty at your dissertation defense and then submitted to the Graduate College.Or if you need to make corrections, the form is submitted after these corrections are complete. It certifies that your dissertation has been approved, and can be published in ProQuest so you can graduate.
Change of Committee Form
This form is to request a change of one or more of the Dissertation Committee members. Use this form also, if you are going to request a committee member who does not work at UTRGV. There are some additional requirements for external committee members.
Dissertation Manual
utrgv-dissertation-manual-101716.pdf
This manual provides the official guidelines and formatting for the preparation of dissertation proposals and dissertations.
Dissertation Progress Report
Dissertation Progress Report.docx
Students registered in dissertation courses must fill this report out with their Dissertation Chair each semester. This important form helps us track your dissertation progress and get you to the finish line!
Formatting Guide
thesis-supplemental-instruction.pdf
This is formatting guide for the structure of your theses or dissertation and how to export your file as a PDF.
Upcoming Dissertation Workshops
This is a link where you can find more information about the next workshop in case you have any questions. These workshops are accessible to online students with advanced notice. Make sure to indicate your interest in attending an online version on your RSVP to graduate college.
ProQuest
http://www.etdadmin.com/cgi-bin/school?siteId=743
This is the link where you will be uploading your completed PDF Dissertation.
Graduation Forms:
Graduation ApplicationGraduation-application-instructions.pdf
This is the essential graduation request form that must be completed and submitted to C & I Doc. Office at least 9 months before anticipated graduation.
Graduation Transfer
Graduation Transfer Form[2].pdf
This form is to change your anticipated graduation date.
Travel Forms
Student Travel studenttravelpackage-domestictravel.pdf
The students can travel when representing a student organization, department, or academic activities.