Doctoral Committee Form

Committees should be formed within one year of passing the qualifying exam. Once your committee members are determined, or if you need make changes to your committee form that is on file, email Jenna Hart at jns5431@psu.edu, who will assist with preparing or updating your committee form.

Comprehensive Exam

Review the Ph.D. Roadmap to become familiar with the details of the comprehensive exam process and expectations for the dissertation research proposal defense.

Final Defense

Follow these instructions to schedule your final defense.

  1. Email Jenna Hart at jns5431@psu.edu to reserve a room. If you have a room preference, include this in the email.
  2. Submit an Exam Request Form at least one month prior to your exam.
  3. The Office of Graduate Programs will forward your information to the Fox Graduate School for processing.

Questions? Contact us.