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Teachers College, Columbia University

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Ph.D. Student Forms

The forms and brochures are posted in Adobe (.pdf) and/or Fillable Form (Word) format for download and printing.  All of these forms are available from the Office of Doctoral Studies.  Please watch for forms and brochures updates posted in the Announcements.
 
NOTE:  ALL FORMS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF DOCTORAL STUDIES WILL BECOME OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DOCUMENTS AND THEREFORE MUST BE EITHER TYPED OR FILLED OUT AND SIGNED IN BLUE OR BLACK INK ONLY.  ANY OTHER COLOR OR WRITING MEDIUM (I.E., PENCIL, MARKER, ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE RETURNED.
 
  • Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Adobe pdf) - This is the Ph.D. student's main source of information regarding the completion of the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Admission to the deposit of the dissertation.  Last Update:  September 2010 
  • October 2012 Certification Examination Instructions (Adobe pdf) - This form is required to apply for the Certification Examinations that are held in October, February, and in some cases June.  Last Update: May 2012
NOTE:  The Certification Examination Application has a deadline which is noted in the instructions.  This link is only active through the deadline date.  See the Academic Calendar for specific dates.  FORMS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE PHD. COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL.  IF SUBMITTED LATE, A LETTER FROM THE STUDENT'S ADVISOR EXPLAINING EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES IS REQUIRED.  THIS FORM WILL CHANGE AFTER EACH EXAMINATION SO PREVIOUS EXAMINATION APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  • Statement of Total Program (Adobe pdf)(Fillable form) - This form is required to submit the Statement of Total Program.  Last Update: August 2011
  • Program Plan and Instructions (Adobe pdf)(Fillable form) - This form is required to sumbit the Program Plan.  Please carefully read the instructions prior to completing the Program Plan.  Last Update: August 2011
  • Change of Program Plan (Adobe pdf)(Fillable Form) - This form is used if the student has taken classes that are different from the previously approved Program Plan.  Upon being Recommended for Certification, students should compare their approved Program Plan with their current transcript.  If there are differences (i.e., different classes taken than previously expected, new transfer credits approved, etc.) then this form must be filled out and submitted.  Last Update:  January 2009
  • Computation of Grade Deciles (Adobe pdf)(Fillable Form) - This form is used primarily by the student to compute his or her grade decile to confirm he or she meets the minimum College requirements.  This form is not turned into the Office of Doctoral Studies.   Last Updated:  December 2008
  • Dissertation Proposal Hearing Report and Instructions (Adobe pdf)(Fillable Form) - This form is required to deposit the Dissertation Proposal.  Please carefully read the Instructions before submitting all required documents.  Last Update: January 2009
  • Application for Advanced Seminar and Instructions (Adobe pdf)(Fillable form) - This packet includes the instructions and form required to apply for the Advanced Seminar.  This packet also includes the form used to submit the results of the Advanced Seminar.  Last Update:  August 2011
  • Ph.D. Application Packet for Intention to Defend and Request to Schedule and Instructions (Adobe pdf)(Fillable form) - This packet includes the instructions and form required to submit the Intention to Defend the Dissertation.  This packet also includes the Oral Defense Scheduling Form and Abstract Approval Form.  Last Update:  August 2011
  • Ph.D. Extension of Candidacy (Adobe pdf) - This pamphlet gives instructions on how a Ph.D. candidate can request an Extension of Candidacy. Last Update: February 2009
  • Leave of Absense from Dissertation Advisement for Ph.D. Students (Adobe pdf)(Fillable Form) - This form is required for the Ph.D. student to request a Leave of Absence.  Last Update: February 2009
  • Personal Exemption from Dissertation Advisement for Ph.D. Students (Adobe pdf)(Fillable Form) - This form is required for the Ph.D. student to request a Personal Exemption.  The student is only allowed a total of two (2) Personal Exemptions. Last Update: February 2009
  • Waiver from Dissertation Advisement for Ph.D. Students (Adobe pdf)(Fillable Form) - This form is required for the Ph.D. student to request a Waiver.  Last Update:  February 2009
  • Criteria for Schedule Summer Oral Defenses (Adobe pdf) - This pamphlet provides important information for candidates who wish to request permission to defend their dissertation during Summer Terms.  Last Update:  September 2011