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Welcome to the source for all College of Graduate Studies forms. If the form is not part of the DocuSign workflow process, the form should be completed and emailed to gradstudies@tntech.edu. If the items are sent by email, please note in the subject line that attachments are included. 

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     › Admission Material
     › Readmission
Enrolled Student Forms
     › Appointment of Graduate Faculty
     › Committee / Candidacy
     › Changes
     › Courses and Credits
     › Exceptions
     › IRB for Protection of Human Subjects
     › Program of Study
          › Certificates
          › Post-Master's Certificates through TN eCampus
          › Master's Level
          › Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
          › Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
     › Release of Records
     › Thesis / Dissertation Defense
Graduation Forms
     › Commencement
     › Comprehensive Exit Exams
     › Ph.D. Exit

 

Admission / Readmission

Ready to apply for admission to a graduate program? Before starting any necessary admission materials, you'll first need to fill out your admission application. If you have any questions, we're here to help!

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Admission Materials

Readmission

Students must apply for readmission when a gap occurs in attendance (excludes summer).  If the student is out longer than one semester - student should reapply through the student portal.  If a student is out only one semester - student may complete the readmission form and submit to gradstudies@tntech.edu.

Apply for Readmission

 

Enrolled Student Forms

The following forms are for students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program at Tennessee Tech.

Appointment of Graduate Faculty

Committee / Candidacy

Changes

Courses and Credits

Exceptions

IRB For Protection of Human Subjects

All research involving human subjects require approval from the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects.  The Office of Research provides additional information regarding IRB. 

Program of Study Forms

All students conducting research and writing a thesis must be assigned an advisory committee.  The Appointment of the Advisory Committee / Admission to Candidacy Application form is available below. A program of study worksheet is not required by COGS but may be used by the advisor in establishing a degree plan.

With the implementation of Degree Works, all programs of study are automatically populated upon admission.  Below are the detailed program of study worksheets for use by departments. These worksheets are not required by the College of Graduate Studies. Program of Study Worksheet for Department Use Only »

Release of Records

Thesis/Dissertation Defense and Approval Page

 

Graduation Forms

In addition to satisfying all degree requirements, a candidate for a degree must submit an Application for Graduation using Tech Express or Degree Works. A graduate student must be enrolled during the term in which the degree is awarded. If a student applies for graduation but fails to satisfy graduation requirements, the student must reapply.

Due dates for the submission of the application are as follows:

Summer — February 1st*
Fall — June 1st
Spring — September 1st

The next graduation date you may apply to is Fall 2023:
The application for graduation in the Fall 2023 semester is available through Tech Express or Degree Works until June 1, 2023.

Commencement

Ready to walk at Commencement? View full details on the upcoming commencement ceremony, including details on regalia, arrival information, schedule, and live stream details. If you'd like to provide details on how to pronounce your name when you walk across the stage, be sure to submit the Name Pronunciation Instructions form below, or visit the name pronunciation table at Senior Salute.

Name Pronunciation Instructions

Certificate earners do not participate in the University commencement ceremony. Certificate students may attend the end of term activities that may be held in their respective college.

Summer Commencement Ceremonies

There is not a commencement ceremony for those graduating in August. Students who wish to participate will be allowed to return to the University for the December commencement ceremony.

Comprehensive Exit Exam

Ph.D. Exit

 

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