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PhD/EdD Resources

PhD Comprehensive Examination 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
Request to Schedule Exam Microsoft Word file
Transfer of Credit   Microsoft Word file
PDF file

PhD Thesis Defense 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.

Form File Type
Instructions Microsoft Word file 
PDF file   
Deadlines Microsoft Word file  PDF file
Application for Graduation
 You will need to complete a diploma application. The diploma application can be accessed online. The deadline established for this application by the Registrar’s Office is usually the same as the add/drop registration period for each semester.
Request to Schedule Exam Microsoft Word file   
Biographical Sketch Microsoft Word file PDF file
Statement of Approval of the Thesis Template Advisor on Committee
Advisor not on Committee
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.
Style & Policy Manual for Thesis/Dissertations not available in Word PDF file
​Electronic Thesis and Dissertations

AMC Thesis and Dissertation Submission Process 

The Graduate School has developed a submission, approval, and resource page for Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs).

Survey of Earned Doctorates
(for paper submission only)		 not available in Word Survey
University Microfilms Booklet (UMI) (submit pages 9 and 10 - also 11 if copyrighting)
(for paper submission only)		 not available in Word PDF file

Bookbinding

While the University no longer requires students to submit a paper version of their thesis, there still may be a need to bind paper versions for your personal use. This information has been provided as a service to address this need. The University does not recommend any specific bindery. You are free to use any binding company you wish. Denver Bookbinding Company is the vendor used by the HSC Library. Should you wish to use them for your personal thesis copies, or for more information contact http://www.DenverBook.com. The pricing on their web page does not reflect an average of 10% discount given to UC Denver Anschutz Medical Campus students. When placing your order, just request the AMC 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 $.10 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 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
Application for Admission to Candidacy Microsoft Word file
Request to Schedule Exam Microsoft Word file
 PDF file
Transfer of Credit Microsoft Word file

PhD Dissertation Defense 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.

Form File Type
Doctoral Calendar of Deadlines​  ​ ​Word file
Application for Graduation Completed the semester you plan to graduate.  Apply here
Request for Exam/Defense   PDF file
PhD Announcement Form   PDF file
Dissertation Format Review

Please check the deadlines calendar for dates the format review is due.
*Contact Jessica Halliday at 303-315-5879 with questions.

Style & Policy Manual for Thesis/Dissertations
PDF file
Thesis/Dissertation Template   Word file
Statement of Approval of the Thesis Template Statement of Approval of the Thesis
Survey of Earned Doctorates   Survey E Docs


​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).
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