Dissertation

After Advancement to Candidacy and upon recommendation of the Chair of the Graduate Advisors, the Dean of the Graduate Division appoints a committee of three Academic Senate members to supervise the student's research and evaluate the merits of the dissertation. Normally the faculty member guiding the student's research will act as chair of this committee. One member of the committee must be an academic senate member from outside of the Graduate Group. Students are expected to meet with their committee at least annually to keep the committee informed concerning the progress of the research. The dissertation must be approved by the committee and the Graduate Division before the Ph.D. degree may be conferred.

Details on the preparation of dissertations for submission to the Graduate Division are available from the Graduate Division.