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Steps to Graduation for Graduate Students

1	Verify your address, name on record and privacy status. BEFORE APPLYING
2	Submit a doctoral committee appointment form (doctoral students only). BY THE DEADLINE
3	Submit an admission to candidacy form. AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THEM
4	Submit a graduation application form. AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THEM
5	Schedule a final examination/defense of thesis/dissertation and submit scheduling dissertation form.
6	Pay graduation fee.
7	Plan to participate in the Commencement and Hooding Ceremonies.
8	Purchase a cap and gown. Rent a hood.
9	Pay a non-thesis examination fee.
10	Attend a student loan exit interview.
11	Take your final examination/defense of thesis/dissertation.
12	Submit official copies of thesis/dissertation.
13	Clear all financial obligations.
14	Attend the doctoral hooding ceremony for main commencement ceremony.

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209 Student Services Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0200
Phone 865-974-2101
Fax 865-974-2606

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