Online Application for graduation
GT LOGISTICS—GRADUATION CHECKLIST (changes each term): https://grad.gatech.edu/theses-dissertations/deadlines
Also, the checklist is here for final submission of PhD forms: https://grad.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/documents/MS-PHD-Checklist-June23.pdf [email protected]
Set virtual appointment here: Slate Appointment Manager
Students must register for graduation for the semester in which they plan to graduate.
In case a student is not certain whether they will actually be ready to graduate in a particular semester (with the requirement to register at the beginning of a semester), and as per the GT Degree Certification office's advice, it is "always better to apply first, because it's hard to do so after the [registration] deadline. [The office] can easily withdraw [a registration for graduation] for [a student] if [the student's] defense date doesn't work out."
There are certain requirements that students have to meet in order to walk early. You will find more details at the link below. The GT Registrar/Degree Certification is the ultimate decision maker.
Commencement Website: Welcome | Commencement Early Walk Sign-Up: https://commencement.gatech.edu/form/early-walk-request
Students who are completing their Ph.D. may find that the timing of their defense, graduation, and start of their subsequent employment leads to uncertainty in how to register for their final semester at Georgia Tech. There are three options.
Register as full-time (i.e., 9000 doctoral thesis hours). This works best if the final version of the thesis is submitted in time for graduation in the last semester (see the deadlines), and there are no funding limitations.
1-credit hour option. Students in their graduating semester may register for only 1 hour of doctoral thesis hours. Such students are not full-time and will therefore not receive a tuition waiver or be paid as a GTA or GRA. These students must pay the 1-hr of tuition and fees. Students may be hired as a Graduate Assistant (GA) by their advisor and paid hourly, pending advisors and their department's approval. Hourly positions do not include a tuition waiver.
Note: Students who are US citizens are ineligible for student health insurance if they are registered for less than 4 credit hours. Such students should contact STAMPS Health Services and consider their options before registering for 1-credit hour. Students can use the 1-credit hour option only once while at Georgia Tech.
Enrollment Waiver. This is for students who missed the final dissertation submission deadline for their target graduating semester, but have successfully defended, submitted their thesis, and are ready to start their job. They must stay 'on the books' at Georgia Tech in order to graduate the following semester, even though they may not be on campus during the semester. The Enrollment Waiver allows a student to stay 'on the books' and not register for any hours or pay any fees. To use the Enrollment Waiver, complete the form via Grad Studies DocuSign. Note that all thesis-related forms must be completed and submitted for the Enrollment Waiver to be approved. Students can use the enrollment waiver only once while at Georgia Tech.
Note: International students should contact OIE via istart if registering for less than full-time to request an academic reduced course loads.
If none of these seem to fit, students should discuss their case with the Registrar's Office.
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