Creighton University

Advisory Committee Form

Purpose:  When the graduate student's committee is formed.

Print one and have each committee member print their name and sign. Give to Program Coordinator. Do this for the 1st committee meeting only.

Plan of Study

Purpose: The student's committee plans their courses and these are outlined on this form.  Each committee member signs the form.

Print one and bring to 1st committee meeting. Fill it out and have major advisor sign. Give to Program Coordinator.

Permission to Register

Purpose:  Each student is required to fill out this form prior to registering each semester.  Their major advisor must sign it.  Give to Program Coordinator

Progress Report

Purpose:  Towards the end of each semester, each student is required to conduct a progress report with their committee members. The student will perform a presentation to prove what they have learned over the past semester.  The progress report form will be filled out and signed by all committee members. Give to Program Coordinator.

Degree Checklist

Purpose:  Checklist of program of study for doctoral students.

For student's use only.

For PhD students only:

Advancement to Candidacy Form

Purpose: Halfway through the PhD program, when the student has completed half the required credits, they should have a committee meeting, do a presentation of research, and if all members are in agreement for the student to continue (advance), they sign the form. The student has then been advanced to candidacy. This is just one step to completion of the degree. Ask your advisor for more information.

Notice of Seminar

Short booklet

Long booklet

Purpose:  Upon nearing the completion of their degree programs, students will present a dissertation defense to their committee members.  This is a formal notice of that defense.

Click on link to the left to open the Word document. Modify the document with YOUR OWN information. Print and distribute. There is colored paper in the admin area for this.

Final Report on Candidate for Graduate Degree

Purpose: Upon completion of the graduate student's final examination, this form will be filled out by the committee members, and pass/fail will be documented.

Make a copy of the signed form for yourself and give the original to the Program Coordinator. The original form will be forwarded to the Graduate School for record of completion.

Thesis Binding Request Form

Thesis Title Page Sample

Thesis Approval and Signature Page

Purpose:  Students need to have their dissertation/thesis bound into a hard copy and must have the appropriate title page and approval/signature page included.