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Graduate Student Resources

Graduate students at the Saint Louis University School of Science and Engineering should read and be familiar with the policies and resources outlined in their program's graduate handbook.

Below you’ll find commonly needed forms for graduate students.

General Graduate Forms
Master of Science Forms
  • Master’s Thesis Proposal - M.S. students complete this form when they propose their thesis to their committee. The completed form must also include any written proposal they provided to the committee.
  • M.S. Program of Study for Engineering and Aviation Students (fillable or write-in) - All M.S. students should complete a Program of Study form during their first semester, mapping out their degree plan until graduation. When major changes occur during the program, students should revise their Program of Study. In their final semester, students will complete a final Program of Study.
Doctor of Philosophy Forms
  • Petition for Advanced Standing in a Doctoral Program - For doctoral students who have a previously earned master’s degree, some credit may be eligible towards advanced standing.
  • Engineering and Aviation Ph.D. Qualifying Exam Forms and Instructions - The qualifying exam is designed to determine if a student is prepared to continue Ph.D. studies and carry on with research. Details of the exam are determined and administered by the department. For engineering students, the qualifying exam is scheduled after two semesters. For aviation students, the qualifying exam is scheduled after all coursework is completed, but before any dissertation research is started. After the exam is administered and the examining committee has made a decision, they will complete the applicable results forms contained herein.
  • Doctoral Oral Examination - Otherwise known as the proposal defense, this form should be completed at least two weeks in advance of the examination. The completed form should include an attachment with the written proposal.
  • Notification of Readiness - This form must be filled out ahead of the public oral presentation of the Ph.D. dissertation. It must be turned into our office at least two weeks in advance of the final dissertation defense.
  • Ph.D. Program of Study for Engineering and Aviation Students (fillable or write-in) - All Ph.D. students should complete a Program of Study form during their first semester, mapping out their degree plan until graduation. When major changes occur during the program, students should revise their Program of Study. In their final semester, students will complete a final Program of Study.