Final Processes, Program Completion, and Appeals

GRADUATE COLLEGE’S “GRADUATE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER”

An amazing resource for students, it contains a great deal of information about all aspects of the dissertation and graduation policies and processes. The site includes information on such topics as:

• Deadlines
• Required Supporting Documents
• Submission Information
• Preparing for your Oral Defense
• Oral Defenses
• Thesis & Dissertation Formatting requirements
• Printing & Binding Information
• Thesis and Dissertation Template
• Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more at  https://www.boisestate.edu/graduatecollege-success/home/thesis-and-dissertation-information/

COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM

No later than the semester prior to the anticipated completion of the dissertation, the candidate must complete an “Application for Graduate Degree” form, which can be obtained from the Graduate Admissions Office or online. This form, along with the required diploma fee, is to be submitted to the Graduation Office, by the stipulated deadline stated in the Academic Calendar. If there are changes in the expected date of graduation, the candidate must notify the Graduate College. All requirements for the degree must be completed within 10 years of the enrollment of any course included in the candidate’s program of study. If a student is in danger of exceeding that limit, an appeals process does exist.

FINAL DISSERTATION COPIES

Upon submission of the final, electronic copy dissertation to the Graduate College, the student is required to sign a form that authorizes the electronic publication of the dissertation via the Boise State University Albertsons Library (via ScholarWorks). No physical copies are necessary. If a graduate desires one or more, those must be printed at the student’s expense. Some graduates choose to provide a copy to their major advisor, but this is neither expected nor required. See Printing & Binding Information to learn more.

STUDENTS’ RIGHT TO APPEAL

A student may appeal any decisions made by program advisors and dissertation committees. If the student is not satisfied with the decision, an appeal is made to the Research and Doctoral Programs committee. The next appeal is to the Associate Dean of the College of Education and finally to the Dean of the Graduate College. At anytime, the student may use the University grievance process described in the Boise State University Student Handbook, available from the Office of the Dean of Student Special Services.