Current Students
Program of Study (POS):
Each student needs to file a POS. The POS lists all of the classes you will take to complete the degree requirements. It is the document that informs the University that you have established a supervisory committee which will oversee your final steps toward graduation. A link for the form is in the Forms section of the website.
If you have questions, see Dawn. Please note that you will not be able to register for thesis (CON 599) or project (CON 590) hours until the POS is completed.
Format Evaluation:
Before you schedule your thesis defense, the format of your thesis must be approved by the Graduate College. Submit the completed thesis to Graduate College a minimum of 10 working days prior to your preferred defense date. Below are a few tips to help ease the length of this process:
1. Pick a format with your chair and be consistent
2. Follow the Format Manual carefully
3. Double check your document prior to submitting
4. If you are having difficulty you can make an appointment with a format advisor in the
Graduate College. (It is best to plan this during non-peak times)
A matrix of deadline dates for submitting for format approval is on the web at
www.asu.edu/graduate/resources/generalinfo/GradDdlns "Ten Working Day Calendar".
Semester deadlines can also be found on the same site.
Authorization to Shedule a Defense:
This form must be turned in at the same time you submit for format approval. Once you have a date and time identified for the defense, see Dawn to find and reserve a room.
After the Defense is Held:
Once you have completed the defense your committee will mark your pass/fail report. You will need to make the necessary changes and bring the pass/fail report and approval sheet to Dawn for initial processing. Then you will walk the paperwork to the Graduate College for final processing.