Convocation Exception Request: PhD & DNP

Convocation Exception Request

**Request must be submitted before April 10, 2026**
Please complete this form if you are a doctoral candidate who is not able to complete one or more of the items listed below before May 14, 2026, and is requesting an exception to the CON Graduation Policy.
- All required coursework noted on your Plan of Study (PhD, DNP)
- All required clinical hours (DNP only)
- Successfully passed Comprehensive Exams (PhD only)
- Successfully passed Final Oral Defense (PhD and DNP)
- Completed PhD or DNP Portfolio (PhD and DNP)
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Student E-mail*
wildcat@arizona.edu
Which degree will you be earning?*
Committee Chair*
Committee Chair Email*
Which of the following requirements will not be complete before the deadline?*

Plan of Study CourseworkClinical HoursComprehensive ExamsFinal Oral DefensePortfolio
On what date was/is your Final Defense scheduled?

MonthDayYear
Date
Which specific requirement(s) will not be completed before the deadline?*
i.e. I will still need to complete 20 clinical hours, OR I will not have completed my Final Oral Defense, etc.
Describe the extenuating circumstances that prevented you from completing this requirement before the deadline.*
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