REQUEST FOR ORAL THESIS DEFENSE
*Must be submitted at least two weeks before the defense date.
Student's Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Title of Thesis Project:
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Abstract:
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Thesis Advisor/Chair:
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First Name
Last Name
Committee Member/Reader:
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First Name
Last Name
Committee Member/Reader:
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First Name
Last Name
Date requested for Oral Thesis Defense:
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Start time requested for Oral Thesis Defense (in Eastern Standard Time):
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End time requested for Oral Thesis Defense (in Eastern Standard Time):
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What is the citation and reference style that you used for your thesis?
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Would you like to request an embargo/delayed release for your thesis? As you may know, an embargo delays the public release of your document in USC Scholar Commons. The standard embargo periods are 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years.
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If so, what is the timeframe you'd like for your embargo/delayed release?
6 Months
12 Months (1 Year)
24 Months (2 Years)
N/A - Does Not Apply
Please select one of the following:
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I have completed all preliminary requirements for the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree and am now ready to defend my thesis.
I have not completed all preliminary requirements for the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree.
Please select one of the following:
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Before scheduling my oral thesis defense date, I confirm that my committee has received my final written thesis project and that my chair/advisor has seen and approved all chapters and revisions associated with the project. I also confirm that my other committee members/readers, at a minimum, have seen and had time to review the final draft.
My committee has not yet received my final written thesis project. I understand that this step must occur before I can proceed with scheduling my final oral thesis defense.
Oral thesis defenses are expected to be conducted in-person. However, there may be times when a committee member is unavailable in-person or lives out of the area, which may require a virtual meeting option. Please select one of the following:
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All of my committee members will be present in Columbia for an in-person defense.
One or more of my committee members may be unavailable for an in-person defense. I may need to request a virtual meeting option via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
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