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________ An Application for Graduation must be filed with the Graduate School no later than Friday of the second full week (the first full week for summer) of classes in the semester of the anticipated graduation date. Application forms may be completed online at http://www.gradsch.uga.edu:5080/forms/newgradms.htm. Students must be registered for a minimum of three hours of credit the semester in which they complete all degree requirements.
________ Dissertation/Thesis copy approved by major professor. Consult Graduate School Style Manual at http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/academics/thesis.html.
________ Dissertation/Thesis submitted to advisory committee at least two weeks before scheduled defense.
________ Two weeks before defense, arrange (through Genetics office) for a seminar room for final seminar and a conference room for the defense.
________ Seminar notice turned in to the Administrative Specialist I (B105) in the Genetics Office.
________ Graduate School notified of date of Final Defense via the Administrative Associate II (B110) or Graduate Coordinator.  Send social security number, time, place, title and committee members. Must be done two weeks prior to exam date.
________ Approval Form for Doctoral Dissertation/Masters Thesis and Final Oral Examination completed and turned in to Graduate School.
________ Corrections (requested by advisory committee) on dissertation/thesis completed.
________ Dissertation signed by major professor and advisory committee.
________ Preliminary dissertation/thesis format check. Should be done approximately two weeks before graduation. See electronic form at http://www.gradsch.uga.edu:5080/etd/format.htm.
________ For bound copies, contact the Tate Center Print and Copy Services.
________ Applicable fees paid at Treasurer's Office. Keep receipt to show at Graduate School when submitting dissertation/thesis for approval.
________ Complete electronic submission. See electronic form at http://www.gradsch.uga.edu:5080/etd/final.htm.
________ Laboratory space cleaned and departmental keys returned to and Departmental Check sheet completed and given to the Business Manager III (B108) (including your forwarding address).
________ Formal commencement exercises are held in May, August and December. If you wish to participate, see teh Graduate School web page for details on deadlines, dates and regalia rental. Be certain to let your major professor know well in advance if you wish him/her to be present to "hood" you at the ceremony.