Master’s and PhD Degree Completion

Checklist

Master’s Degree

Graduate School Requirements for a master’s degree

  • See Museum Curator at least 2 months before defense for specimen deposit information, if applicable. (See UW Thesis Specimens worksheet)
  • See the Graduate Program Manager at least 3 weeks before defense for necessary paperwork and to request master’s warrant
  • Present a public, department-wide oral presentation as part of the defense of research results, and receive approval of the completed thesis from G&E Committee.
  • Email a copy of your completed thesis to the Graduate School Master’s Degree Coordinator

Doctoral Degree

Graduate School Requirements for a doctoral degree

Department requirements:

  • See Museum Curator at least 2 months before defense for specimen deposit information, if applicable. (See UW Thesis Specimens worksheet)
  • See the Graduate Program Manager at least 3 weeks before defense for necessary paperwork and to request final oral warrant
  • Present a public, department-wide oral summary of research, and receive approval of the completed thesis from PhD Examining Committee.
  • After passing your oral defense, contact the Graduate School at 608-262-2433 to arrange an appointment for the final review (optional).
  • Deposit your dissertation electronically.