Thesis & Dissertation Submission Forms

Format and Presentation Guidelines

Approval to Submit Defended & Final Copy of Doctoral Work

The signatures of the Dissertation Committee on this form indicates that your dissertation is completely ready for release to The Graduate School for formatting review and approval.

Approval to Submit Final Copy of Master's Thesis

The signatures of the Dissertation Committee on this form indicate that your dissertation is completely ready for release to The Graduate School for formatting review and approval by the Thesis Editor.

Verification of Completion of the Requirements for the Doctoral Degree

This form is designed to help ensure that all your degree requirements have been met.

Fill in your name, address and USC ID number.
Attach a copy of your STARS report, and submit the form to the Graduate Advisor at the time of your dissertation defense.
The departmental Graduate Advisor will review the STARS report and, by signing the form, verify that all degree requirements have been met.
The Dean, Department Chair or Director will then sign the form.
The Graduate Advisor will submit the form to The Graduate School.

Verification of Completion of the Requirements for the Master's Degree

This form is designed to help ensure that all your degree requirements have been met.

Fill in your name, USC ID number, and address.
Attach a copy of your STARS report, and submit the form to the Graduate Advisor at the time of your dissertation defense.
The departmental Graduate Advisor will review the STARS report and, by signing the form, verify that all degree requirements have been met.
The Dean, Department Chair or Director will then sign the form.
The Graduate Advisor will submit the form to The Graduate School.