Student Resources
2024-2025 Graduation Deadlines
Students who are planning to graduate this academic year should view this calendar. It lists all of the paperwork and graduation deadlines for each semester.
MHMSS Course Syllabus
Students will be able to preview the courses taught by the MHMSS program as well as the most recent course syllabus.
MHMSS Graduate Student Handbook
All MHMSS students must read the Graduate Handbook so that they understand the policies and procedures concerning the program.
Fall 2024 Suggested Courses
This is a list of courses offered that will apply towards your MH or MSS degree. Please be sure to meet with your advisor to discuss which courses you should take.
Forms
Application for Admission to Candidacy
This form must be filled out prior to census date the semester you plan to graduate. The needs to be filled out electronically. Once the form is filled out and signed by the program director, it will be submitted to Stephanie Puello in the Graduate School. All forms for the Graduate School can be found here.
Note: if using Chrome or Firefox, you will need to download the form and save it first before filling it out.
Exam Request
This form is to be filled out and turned into the Graduate School two week prior to defending your thesis or project. It must be filled out electronically. No handwritten forms will be accepted. All forms for the Graduate School can be found here.
Note: if using Chrome or Firefox, you will need to download the form and save it first before filling it out.
MHMSSThesis/Project Proposal Approval Form
Students will need to fill this form out prior to working on their thesis or project. This form must be signed by all of the faculty who have agreed to serve on the student's committee. It must also be approved by either the MH or MSS director.
Note: if using Chrome or Firefox, you will need to download the form and save it first before filling it out.
Graduate School Travel Award Application
Students can receive up to $500 in travel funding from the Graduate School if they are presenting a paper or poster. All Graduate School Forms can be found here.
Schedule Adjustment Form
This form is used to register for classes if the deadline to register for courses online has passed. It can also be used to drop classes if the deadline to drop online is passed.
Special Processing form
The Special Processing form is to be used when students wish to take an Independent Study, Thesis Hours, or Project Hours.
Note: if using Chrome or Firefox, you will need to download the form and save it first before filling it out.
Thesis Approval Form
This form is for students who choose to write a thesis. The approval form is signed by the student's committee the day that they defend their thesis. The chair of the committee should submit the form to the Graduate School once they approve. All forms for the Graduate School can be found here.
Note: if using Chrome or Firefox, you will need to download the form and save it first before filling it out.
Oral Exam Instructions
Step by step instructions for the MHMSS oral exam. Please also consult the MHMSS Graduation Process Worksheet.
Graduation Process Worksheet
Step by step instructions for the MHMSS graduation process. Please contact the MHMSS department with any questions regarding paperwork or deadlines.