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Dear ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Graduate Students,

We hope that despite the global unrest, you found some comfort in friends and family this spring break. The University is committed to your success and academic progress. As we prepare to begin (and continue for Sturm College of Law students) the virtual Spring 2020 term, the Office of Graduate Education is offering many services and resources remotely. This message contains important information regarding extended deadlines, electronic processes, and dissertation/thesis procedures.

During this time of remote work and distance learning, the Office of Graduate Education will accept all forms and form signatures electronically. Find all forms on the Office of Graduate EducationÌýwebsite. Send relevant Office of Graduate Education forms and signatures toÌýgradservices@du.edu.

Students graduating in theÌýSpring 2020 Term, completing a dissertation or thesis:

• Students defending a dissertation or thesis in the spring term will be permitted to conduct their oral defense by video (via Zoom or Microsoft Teams) for all committee members to view.ÌýIn-person defenses will also be permitted as long as they adhere to any federal, state, or local mandates regarding the pandemic. For video conferencing support, please visit theÌý.
• All oral defense paperwork and signatures including theÌýOral Defense Committee Recommendation formÌýand theÌýSchedule of Oral Defense formÌýcan be submitted electronically.
• The Schedule of DeadlinesÌýhas been updated for the spring term and all deadlines have been extended one week.

Students graduating in theÌýSummer 2020 Term:

• The application to graduate in the summer 2020 term has been extended to Monday, April 13, 2020.ÌýIf you plan on completing your degree requirements in the summer term, please apply to graduate via PioneerWeb by this date. Detailed instructions on how to apply can be foundÌýhere.
• Please note if you are pursuing two programs, such as an academic certificate and a master's degree, you must submit a separate graduation application for each program.

The Office of Graduate Education staff is available if you have any questions or concerns. Relevant information for graduate students will be shared on the ÌÒ×ÓÖ±²¥ Graduate LifeÌýÌýaccount. Follow us on social media for timely updates. Please don't hesitate to reach out toÌýgradservices@du.edu.

Sincerely,

Keith Miller
Interim Associate Provost for Graduate Education