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Celebrating 20 years of advancing Māori education: Waikato hosts Indigenous leaders’ symposium
Māori and Indigenous Aboriginal academic leaders from New Zealand and Australia have joined the University of Waikato.
Remembering Aotearoa’s Māori monarch: Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII
Tributes continue to flow across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world following the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII.
Researching elite athletes gives edge to physiotherapist traveling to Paris Olympics
University of Waikato PhD student and physiotherapist Roné Thompson will use her experience conducting research with elite sprint track cyclists to ensure she’s on top of her game at the Olympics.
University retires its outdoor pool complex
After almost 60 years as a resource for community swimmers, the University’s outdoor pool complex at its Hamilton campus will now be retired.
Waikato University study guides New Zealand and Pacific policymakers on climate action
New research by the University of Waikato has given policymakers the power to prepare for Pacific mobility driven by climate change.
Study uncovers key to delayed climate recovery following mass extinction event
Research by University of Waikato PhD student Sofia Rauzi (pictured here with her supervisor Dr Terry Isson) uncovers cause of delayed climate recovery after Earth's worst extinction.
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Waikato climbs global rankings
The University of Waikato has climbed a further 15 places to 235 in the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings, which also places it in the top three universities in New Zealand.
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Forms and policies for students
The Graduate School uses DocuSign Powerforms for all forms that require signatures, and web forms (Formstack) for all forms that do not require signatures.
With one exception only, the Application to Pursue Graduate Degree , we do not accept PDF or printed submissions. If a printed and/or handwritten form is submitted, it will be returned and delay your approval process.
DocuSign automates the routing and collection of digital signatures. For each form linked below, a pdf version is provided solely as an instructional template for preparing the DocuSign version, not as an alternative form of submission. If you are new to using Powerforms, please read through the DocuSign instructions to understand how to initiate and complete your form. If you have questions about the process or encounter issues with our forms, please contact (775) 784-6869 or email [email protected] .
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Forms are organized in alphabetical order within the four sections below:
- Admissions - Applicable to all graduate students applying to the Graduate School
- General - Forms applicable to all graduate students within the Graduate School
- Doctoral - Forms and information specific to doctoral programs
- Master's - Forms and information pertaining only to master's programs
Please note that faculty/program director forms are located under faculty forms . If you need assistance or cannot access a form, please contact the Graduate School office at (775) 784-6869 .
Graduate School admissions forms
Application for graduate school admission.
Applicants are required to create an account. You will use this username and password every time to protect your account information.
Online Application for Graduate School Admission
Application to Pursue an Accelerated Degree Program
An accelerated bachelor's/master's program allows outstanding University of Nevada, Reno students to obtain both a baccalaureate and a master's degree in an accelerated timeframe.
Students in College of Engineering programs:
Application to Pursue an Accelerated Engineering Degree Program [DocuSign] Application to Pursue an Accelerated Engineering Degree Program [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Students in all other programs:
Application to Pursue an Accelerated Degree Program [DocuSign] Application to Pursue an Accelerated Degree Program [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Application to Pursue Graduate Degree
Administrative and Academic faculty interested in pursuing a graduate degree through the University of Nevada, Reno are required to submit an "Application to Pursue a Graduate Degree" form when applying to their program of choice.
Application to Pursue Graduate Degree [PDF]
Declaration or Removal of Certificate
Graduate students admitted to a degree program can add or remove a graduate certificate with this form.
Declaration or Removal of Certificate [Docusign] Declaration or Removal of Certificate [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
General Course Catalog
The University of Nevada, Reno General Course Catalog.
Online General Course Catalog
Graduate Credit Transfer Evaluation Request
Use this form when requesting a transfer of credits from other institutions.
Graduate Credit Transfer Evaluation Request [DocuSign] Graduate Credit Transfer Evaluation Request [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Graduate Special Application
Use the same application portal as undergraduate students to complete the Graduate Special Application for non-degree seeking students.
Online Graduate Special Application
Notice of Reinstatement to Graduate Standing
This form is to be completed by the student requesting reinstatement to their graduate program after an unapproved leave. Once completed, the program will return this form to the Graduate School for final approval.
Notice of Reinstatement to Graduate Standing [DocuSign] Notice of Reinstatement to Graduate Standing [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Undergraduate Request for Graduate Study
A scholastically eligible undergraduate student at the University who is within 30 credits of completing the requirements for the bachelor's degree may enroll in graduate-level courses for graduate credit, provided that such credit is requested by the student and approved by the current undergraduate advisor and Graduate Dean.
Undergraduate Request for Graduate Study [DocuSign] Undergraduate Request for Graduate Study [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
General forms
Advanced degree certificate graduation application deadline appeal.
Appeals to the application deadline for certificate programs are accepted at the Graduate School until the last day of the graduation term.
Advanced Degree Certificate Graduation Application Deadline Appeal [DocuSign] Advanced Degree Certificate Graduation Application Deadline Appeal [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Advanced Degree Graduation Application Deadline Appeal
Appeals to the application deadline for degree programs are accepted at the Graduate School until the last day of the graduation term.
Advanced Degree Graduation Application Deadline Appeal [DocuSign] Advanced Degree Graduation Application Deadline Appeal [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Change in Program of Study
Add or remove courses from your program of study.
Change in Program of Study [DocuSign] Change in Program of Study [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Change of Advisory Committee
Use this form if you need to make a change to the personnel on your advisory committee.
Change of Advisory Committee [DocuSign] Change of Advisory Committee [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Declaration of Advisor/Major Advisor/Committee Chair
This form initial agreement between a student and their advisor/committee chair. For master's students, the Declaration of Advisor form must be submitted to the Graduate School by the end of the student's second semester. For doctoral and MFA students, the completed Declaration of Advisor form must be submitted to the Graduate School by the end of the student's third semester.
Declaration of Advisor/Major Advisor/Committee Chair [DocuSign] Declaration of Advisor/Major Advisor/Committee Chair [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Doctoral/M.F.A. Commencement Participation Request
Doctoral/M.F.A. Commencement Participation Request [Docusign] Doctoral/M.F.A. Commencement Participation Request [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Exit Survey
Students that have graduated may be asked to complete an exit survey by their program providing valuable program-specific and high-level feedback to the Graduate School about their experience.
Exit Survey [Formstack]
Graduation Application
Every candidate for a degree must formally apply for graduation through MyNevada by the applicable deadline:
- May graduation: March 1
- August graduation: June 1
- December graduation: October 1
Within 3-8 weeks of applying for graduation, you will receive an email outlining any additional graduation requirements. As a candidate for graduation, it is your responsibility to confirm with your advisor that the list of requirements emailed to you is comprehensive and includes all applicable final-semester requirements necessary to graduate on your desired date.
Application instructions:
- Log into MyNevada using your NetID and password.
- Select the Academic Records tile.
- Select Apply for Graduation from the menu and complete the steps.
Graduation Application in MyNevada
Leave of Absence
A leave of absence is a temporary cessation of study and may be granted for up to one year. Students requesting a leave of absence must be in good academic standing and submit the completed form before the period of leave begins. Time spent on an approved leave is included in the time allowed to complete the degree, i.e. six calendar years for the master’s degree and eight calendar years for the doctoral degree.
Leave of Absence [DocuSign] Leave of Absence [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Program of Study
The program of study specifies the courses and credits required to satisfy the requirements for the degree and documents the approval of the chair and members of the student’s duly constituted advisory committee. The program of study must receive final approval by the Graduate Dean. For master's degree students, the completed Program of Study form must be submitted to the Graduate School by the end of the student's third semester. For MFA and doctoral students, the completed Program of Study form must be submitted to the Graduate School by the end of the student's fourth semester.
Program of Study [DocuSign] Program of Study [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Program Change of Degree/En Route Request
Requests to declare a master’s en route to the Ph.D., change a sub-plan, or change degree levels must be approved by the student’s major advisor and graduate program director.
Program Change of Degree/En Route Request [DocuSign] Program Change of Degree/En Route Request [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Doctoral student forms
Dissertation defense calendar event.
Use this link to add your dissertation defense to the University's event calendar.
Dissertation Defense Calendar Event [Formstack]
Dissertation Filing Guidelines
Filing your dissertation at the Graduate Division is one of the final steps leading to the award of your graduate degree. This link will provide you a comprehensive overview, as well as several forms required to file your dissertation.
Dissertation Filing Guidelines Webpage
Dissertation filing templates, samples and Survey of Earned Doctorates
- Committee Approval page for 5-member committee (TEMPLATE)
- Committee Approval page for 5-member committee with co-advisor (TEMPLATE)
- Committee Approval page for 6-member committee (TEMPLATE)
- Committee Approval page for 6 -member committee with co-advisor (TEMPLATE)
Sample pages
- Dissertation Title page (SAMPLE)
- Dissertation Copyright page (SAMPLE)
- Dissertation Committee approval page (SAMPLE)
Survey of Earned Doctorates
- Survey of Earned Doctorates - The Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) is an annual census conducted since 1957 of all individuals receiving a research doctorate from an accredited U.S. institution in a given academic year. The SED is sponsored by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation (NSF) and by three other federal agencies: the National Institutes of Health, Department of Education, and National Endowment for the Humanities. The SED collects information on the doctoral recipient's educational history, demographic characteristics, and postgraduation plans. Results are used to assess characteristics of the doctoral population and trends in doctoral education and degrees. Read more about the purpose and methods of the SED .
Dissertation Final Review Approval
Obtain signoff on your dissertation from your advisory committee chair.
Dissertation Final Review Approval DocuSign Powerform Dissertation Final Review Approval [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Dissertation Title
Submit the title of your dissertation and the name of your advisor to the Graduate School.
Submit Dissertation Title Online
Doctoral Degree Admissions to Candidacy
This is a status for those who have completed every requirement except for the dissertation.
Doctoral Degree Admission to Candidacy [DocuSign] Doctoral Degree Admissions to Candidacy [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Notice of Completion: Doctoral Degree
This is a generic form that every student must complete in their graduating semester which relates to the cumulative project (dissertation, professional paper, comprehensive exam). Fill out the sections that apply to your requirements. The advisory committee listed on the program of study signs the form. The notice of completion must be submitted by established deadlines for graduation.
Notice of Completion: Doctoral Degree [DocuSign] Notice of Completion: Doctoral Degree [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Master's student forms
Notice of completion: master's degree.
This is a generic form that every student must complete in their graduating semester which relates to the cumulative project (thesis, professional paper, comprehensive exam). Fill out the sections that apply to your requirements. The advisory committee listed on the program of study signs the form. The notice of completion must be submitted by established deadlines for graduation.
Notice of Completion: Master's Degree [DocuSign] Notice of Completion: Master's Degree [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Thesis Filing Guidelines
Filing your thesis at the Graduate Division is one of the final steps leading to the award of your graduate degree. This link will provide you a comprehensive overview, as well as several forms required to file your thesis. The Docusign form will require you to enter your advisory committee chair's name and email address. Upon submission, the form will be routed to your advisory committee chair for final approval.
Thesis Filing Guidelines Webpage
Thesis Final Review Approval [DocuSign] Thesis Final Review Approval [PDF example; Not accepted for submission]
Thesis filing templates and samples
- Committee Approval page for 3-member committee (TEMPLATE)
- Committee Approval page for 3-member committee with co-advisor (TEMPLATE)
- Committee Approval page for 4-member committee (TEMPLATE)
- Committee Approval page for 4-member committee with co-advisor (TEMPLATE)
- Thesis Title page (SAMPLE)
- Thesis Copyright page (SAMPLE)
- Thesis Committee approval page (SAMPLE)
Thesis Final Review Approval
The Docusign form will require you to enter your advisory committee chair's name and email address. Upon submission, the form will be routed to your advisory committee chair for final approval.
COMMENTS
Introduction. This guide has been prepared by the University of Waikato Library in association with the School of Graduate Research and provides details about each stage of writing and submitting your thesis. The following is a selection of links to more information about theses and postgraduate study. Your faculty will also have graduate ...
The soft-bound dissertation should have soft covers and either a plastic spiral or staple and tape binding. Also refer to the Dissertations and Theses Regulations in the University of Waikato Calendar. Re-submission of dissertations. The regulations for re-submitting a dissertation are the same as those for a thesis.
University staff will review the information you provide after you submit the form. For more details about this process, please refer to Thesis Submission: After Submission. If you have any problems with the deposit process, please contact the Library at [email protected].
Dissertations and Theses
EDUCA593/594 (90/120 Points) Education Thesis Guidelines Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education ... Students at the University of Waikato must be committed to the highest standards of professional conduct when undertaking research and only participate in work which conforms to agreed ethical
Higher degrees at the University of Waikato: PhD, EdD, MPhil. The term higher degree refers to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Education (EdD) (and other taught doctorates of the University), and the Master of Philosophy (MPhil). The University's Postgraduate Studies Committee (PGSC) manages these degrees.
Each copy of the thesis must include an abstract. It is a summary of the thesis, should not exceed 500 words, and should be written in a form suitable for publication. A definition of an abstract is: "An accurate and concise summary of the organization and content of the thesis ... "The scope of the work undertaken, the method of investigation ...
Find out the steps involved in submitting your doctoral or MPhil thesis for examination as well as a detailed outline of the examination and completion process. ... The University of Waikato offers a wide range of training opportunities to support you on your journey as a research scholar. ... Forms and guidelines. Additional Papers 60pts in ...
Dissertations and Theses. Deadlines for the submission of dissertations and theses for graduate qualifications are prescribed in section 12 of the Personal Programmes of Study Regulations.. Deadlines for the submission of theses for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and doctoral degrees are determined on an individual basis.
Before submission, meticulously proofread the thesis. It's advisable to have someone unfamiliar with the material perform this task. Check for: Every table, diagram, photograph and map has a caption and is referred to in the text; Every table, diagram, photograph and map referred to in the text is actually included; Every reference in the text ...
Here at the University of Waikato, you will be taught by lecturers who are ... Unlike taught papers, a thesis can at times seem a very solitary endeavour. ... Masters Degrees Forms and Guidelines 45 Postgraduate Handbooks 45 Appendix 2: Policies and Regulations 46 Appendix 3: Masters Thesis Title Page Format 47
For the purposes of these guidelines, proof‐reading is defined as the correction of errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence construction, referencing and idiomatic usage. Proof‐reading may include identifying and alerting the candidate to passages that lack clarity of exposition or are poorly written or constructed.
This collection houses University of Waikato digital theses deposited since 2006. Prior to 2006, digitisation for open access was not mandatory. To identify older hard-copy theses please check Library Search. Sub-communities and Collections By Issue Date By Author By Title By Subject By Degree Name By Supervisor By Type By Series.
Guidelines for preparing a full research proposal ... Thesis outline; Any resource requirements; ... Be a graduate of the University of Waikato in the same or related discipline unless the examiner's degree studies at Waikato were completed prior to the candidate's enrolment for the degree under examination.
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University of Waikato digital theses deposited since 2006. Prior to 2006, digitisation for open access was not mandatory. To identify older hard-copy theses please check Library Search.. Depositing your thesis: University of Waikato Higher Degree and Masters Degree students are required to deposit a digital copy of their completed thesis. You can use the button below to start your deposit.
This is a guide for writing research proposals. This guide provides quick links to resources and help, to support your research. This guide will help you think about the proposal stage of your directed study, dissertation or thesis. Always check your Division and School guidelines as well and ask your supervisor/s about any particular requirements.
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Explore University of Waikato's rich history and vibrant community. From our humble beginnings to global recognition, discover our journey. Go to this section . ... The degree typically includes a combination of both taught subject papers and a research dissertation (at least 30 points), but can also be taken as a full research thesis (120 points).
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A thesis submitted to the University of Waikato in the fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Sciences The University of Waikato ... Table 1: Suggested guidelines for undertaking Māori research.....38 . 1 CHAPTER ONE Introduction "Two issues were inseparable that at the moment of my birth, two factors determined my ...
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Guide to Theses and Dissertations. This document is a general guide to the presentation and submission of theses and dissertations and contains additional information about related policies and procedures. It should be read alongside the relevant regulations the thesis or dissertation candidate is registered under and The University of Auckland ...
Students who have enrolled in dissertation or thesis credits will prepare a manuscript to publish through ProQuest/UMI Dissertation Publishing. You own and retain the copyright to your manuscript. The Graduate School collects the manuscript via electronic submissions only. All manuscripts are made ...
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