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PhD/EdD Resources


PhD Comprehensive Examination Packet information:

After completing or registering for all program-required nonthesis coursework, and concurrently with applying for admission to candidacy for the PhD, students must take a comprehensive examination in their respective discipline. This examination (written or oral or both) will test a student’s mastery of a broad field of knowledge, not merely the formal coursework which he/she has completed. This examination must be completed no later than the end of the student’s third year. Individual programs may establish an earlier deadline. Instructions and deadlines for completion of the forms are provided in the links below.

Form File Type
Instructions Microsoft Word file PDF file
Application for Admission to Candidacy Microsoft Word file PDF file
Request to Schedule Exam Microsoft Word file PDF file
Transfer of Credit Microsoft Word file PDF file

PhD Thesis Defense Packet information:

Once a student has completed their dissertation and before the degree is conferred, a final examination on the dissertation and related topics is conducted in two parts, an oral presentation of the dissertation research that is open to the public, and a closed examination conducted by the examining committee. Instructions and deadlines for completion of the forms are provided in the links below.

Form File Type
Instructions Microsoft Word file PDF file
Deadlines Microsoft Word file PDF file
Request to Schedule Exam Microsoft Word file PDF file
Biographical Sketch Microsoft Word file PDF file
Statement of Approval of the Thesis Template Microsoft Word file
Mandatory Thesis Precheck Usually scheduled the week of thesis defense. Call Milinda at 303-724-2911 at least 2 weeks prior to your defense to schedule.
Diploma Card You will need to complete a diploma card. The diploma card can be accessed on-line. The Registrar's Office has deadlines for submission of this card. Notification of these deadlines is emailed to students each graduation cycle.
Style Policy Manual for Thesis/Dissertations not available in Word PDF file
Survey of Earned Doctorates not available in Word Survey
University Microfilms Booklet (UMI) (submit pages 9 and 10 - also 11 if copyrighting) not available in Word PDF file

Bookbinding

The University will submit your thesis to Denver Bookbinding Company for binding for the library. You are free to use any binding company you wish. For more information contact http://www.DenverBook.com . The pricing on the web page does not reflect an average of 10% discount given to UC Denver Anschutz Medical Campus students. When placing your order, just request HSC pricing. The discount is on the binding pricing only, not on the extra charge pricing.  Denver Bookbinding also has the ability to print your thesis from a PDF file on 28 pound acid free paper for $.08 per page/side in black and white.  Color printing is offered for an additional charge per page.  Please contact Denver Bookbinding for additional information.

PhD Comprehensive Examination Packet information:

After completing or registering for all program-required nonthesis coursework, and concurrently with applying for admission to candidacy for the PhD/EdD, students must take a comprehensive examination in their respective discipline. This examination (written or oral or both) will test a student’s mastery of a broad field of knowledge, not merely the formal coursework which he/she has completed. This examination must be completed no later than the end of the student’s third year. Individual programs may establish an earlier deadline. Instructions and deadlines for completion of the forms are provided in the links below.

Form File Type


​Electronic Thesis and Dissertation

DDC Thesis and Dissertation Submission Process

The Graduate School has developed a submission, approval, and resource page for Downtown Campus (DDC) electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs).
Application for Admission to Candidacy   PDF file
Request for Exam/Defense   PDF file
Intent to Graduate Completed the semester you plan to graduate.  Apply here: https://admin.cudenver.edu/reg/
Dissertation Format Review*

Please check the deadlines calendar for dates the format review is due.
*Contact Carie Carroll at 303-315-5826 with questions.

Thesis/Dissertation Guidelines   PDF file
Survey of Earned Doctorates   PDF file
University Microfilms Booklet (UMI) (submit pages 9 and 10 - also 11 if copyrighting)   PDF file
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