G3.11 PhD Oral Defense
PhD candidates should check the Graduate School web sites for the latest version of the “Guide to Preparing Your Doctoral Dissertation”: https://grad.wisc.edu/current-students/doctoral-guide/
The following procedures must be completed in order to certify a successful PhD oral defense.
- PhD warrant: each of the four (or more) committee members must electronically sign the PhD warrant sent by the graduate program manager.
- The advisor shall submit a grade of S (Satisfactory) for 990 Thesis upon completion of the defense. Any P grades for courses taken in residence at UW Madison will be changed by this grade.
- Complete all required steps on the Graduate School’s website for completing the doctoral dissertation.
For more information on Commencement, Degree Completion Letters, and receiving your diplomas or transcripts, please see the “Graduation” tab: https://grad.wisc.edu/current-students/doctoral-guide/#graduation
Students with questions should consult the graduate program manager.