Graduate School Guide: Graduate School Forms and Guidelines
Welcome to the Graduate School's collection of forms, guidelines, and helpful resources. Whether you are applying to a graduate program, getting started as a new student, managing degree requirements, or preparing a thesis or dissertation, you'll find the tools and instructions needed to support you at every stage of your graduate journey. These resources are designed to help you navigate key processes with confidence and stay on track toward your academic goals.
Applications
Doctoral Admission Documents
- Doctoral Admissions Packet
- Doctoral Reference Form
- Doctoral Statement of Goals Form
- Ph.D. Experimental Psychology Statement of Goals Form
- Ph.D. Counseling Packet
Masters Admission Documents
- Nursing Reference Form
- Master’s Counseling Essay
- Master’s Counseling Reference Form
- Library Science Essay Information
- Master’s Nutrition Reference Form
- Master’s Public Health Reference Form
- Reference form for all master’s in College of Business
- MSW Social Work reference form
- MSW Social Work Application packet
- Art Letter of Recommendation Form
- Health, Kinesiology, and Sports Studies Reference Form
- Reference List form for General Psychology, Educ. Diagnostician, and Special Education
- FERPA: Diagnostician, MED/MS Special Education
- School of Music information application:https://www.etamu.edu/music/auditions/
International Students
How to
- How to fill out application Youtube
- Graduate Student Initial Guide
- MyLEO Guide
- How to register for courses
- How to access online courses in myLEO (D2L/Brightspace)
Master’s/Specialist
Master’s & Specialist Student Handbook (Updated Fall 2024)
- Change of Major Form
- Transfer Course Request
- Request to use Courses over 6 years old for Master’s Degree
- Graduate credit for 300 or 400 level courses
- Request for scheduling a senior student for a 500 – Level Course
- Request for Overload
- Change of Advisor Form
- Request for Minor
- Comprehensive Exam Form
- Comprehensive Examination Report
- Candidacy Form (MFA-Art Studio Art)
- Candidacy Form
Thesis
- Thesis/Dissertation Template
- Thesis Checklist
- Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guide
- Thesis and Dissertation Submission Guide
- Theses Deadlines
Thesis Proposal
Final Thesis
Doctoral Program and Dissertation Documents
- Doctoral Student Handbook (updated Fall 2025)
- Doctoral course transfer request form
- Change of Advisor form
- Qualifying Examination Form/Comprehensive Exam
- Qualifying Examination Form/Comprehensive Exam: Ph.D. Experimental Psychology only
- Leave of Absence request form
Dissertation Information and Documents
- Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guide
- Thesis and Dissertation Submission Guide
- Dissertation Checklist
- Dissertation Deadlines
- Thesis/Dissertation Template
Proposal Documents
- Dissertation Committee Selection form
- Schedule form for Proposal Defense
- Dissertation Proposal Packet
- IRB Information
Final Dissertation Documents
Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate Admission Application
- Certification of Completion of Graduate Certificate Program
Miscellaneous
- Residency Requirements
- Residency Questionnaire
- Request for Graduate Student Travel Support
- Graduate Student Travel Completion Form
Forms for Faculty
- Cross-list Graduate and Undergraduate Courses Form
- Cross-list Master’s to Master’s Course Form
- Cross-list Doctoral to Master’s Course Form
- Graduate Faculty Membership Forms
- Temporary Graduate Faculty Status Application
- Graduate Student Academic Dishonesty Form
- Verification Form – Qualifications for GAT Associated with Zero-Credit Labs