Ph.D. Program Handbook & Key Forms

The Ph.D. Student and Faculty Handbook includes information for all current members of the program: Ph.D. Student and Faculty Handbook (rev. 09/12/2024).

• Guidelines for Research Practicum Presentations (rev.9/2016) 
• Qualifying Exam Evaluation Form (rev. 2019) 
• Dissertation Proposal Sample Title Page
• Dissertation Title Page (rev. 2024) 
• Dissertation Public Presentation Guidelines (rev. 9/2024)
• Transfer Request Form
• Practicum Assessment form
• Qualifying Exam Application Form
• Doctoral Final Defense Form

For information on applying for your Ph.D. degree, please see the Rutgers School of Graduate Studies Checklist for Ph.D. Degree. 

Instructions

1. Click on the link for the form above.
2. Fill out the appropriate information in the form.
3. We recommend you save a copy of the form.  There is a button in Adobe Reader for "Save As Copy".
4. Submit the form by sending the saved copy of the form as an email attachment as instructed.