Academic Services

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Welcome to Academic Services

We are here to assist students with advancement to candidacy, filing dissertations and theses, petitions, leaves of absence, and in absentia registration. We also assist students with academic appeals, conflicts of interest, and grievances.

Policies and Reference

Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook
UCSB Graduate Student Bill of Rights
Forms & Petitions
Policy on Conflict of Interest and Graduate Education
Frequently Asked Questions by Students Regarding the Policy on Conflict of Interest and Graduate Education

Degree Information

Graduate Student Responsibilities
Special Academic Programs (Includes Interdisciplinary Emphases)
Master's Degree Requirements
Doctoral Degree Requirements
Normative Time Doctoral Program Chart
Frequently Asked Questions

Degree Progress

English as a Second Language (ESL)
Remain in Good Academic Standing
Establish Your Committee
Advance to Doctoral Candidacy
Thesis/Dissertation Filing Process

Finishing Your Degree
University Requirements for All Graduate Students Doctoral Exit Survey Survey of Earned Doctorate

For questions or comments, please email the Academic Services Staff.

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