Guidance for Doctoral Candidates

A ‘doctoral student’ becomes a’ doctoral candidate’ when they have passed their Comprehensive Examination. This section details what a doctoral candidate needs to do following comps.

This section contains:

Post-Comp Exam Information

Ed.D. Program Graduation

*This newly organized section is still being constructed as of Spring 2026

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