Graduate Student Exam Paperwork

Graduation Deadlines

This includes all the deadlines for the upcoming semesters. Paperwork must be submitted to the Graduate School by the deadlines for the indicated graduation. These deadlines apply regardless of attendance at the commencement ceremony.

International students in F-1 or J-1 status must consult with International Student and Scholar Services (located in the Center for the Community, room S355) in these cases. F-1 and J-1 regulations require enrollment in order to maintain valid F-1 or J-1 status.  You must be advised by an ISSS advisor if you will not have future enrollment.

MA Degree Checklist 

PhD Degree Checklist

Please note the items marked with a (>). These are essential to fulfilling graduation requirements.

Online Graduation Application 

Students must apply online to graduate. To do this, log in to myCUinfo.  Scroll to the bottom and select Apply for Graduation. This notifies the Graduate School and your department that you intend to graduate, and it provides necessary information to the Registrar's Office for ordering and shipping diplomas. If you do not complete requirements for the graduation you indicate on the online application, you must apply online to graduate for the new graduation date. You must apply to graduate online whether or not you plan to attend the ceremony.  Detailed instructions for applying to graduate can be found at http://www.colorado.edu/registrar/students/graduation/apply. 

Application for Admission to Candidacy

This form is to be completed by the student using only those courses which apply to the MA degree or to the Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam. No course below 5XXX/7XXX is to be listed on this form. The Spanish and Portuguese Program Assistant will send an email the student the second week of class with the information you will need to complete the Application for Admission to Candidacy. The courses you and your department agree will be used to fulfill the requirements for your degree program are listed on this form. Three signatures are necessary before submitting this form to the Graduate School by the Spanish and Portuguese Department Program Assistant. Under no circumstances should this form be sent to the Graduate School by the student.

Master Comprehensive Examination Report

PhD Comprehensive Examination Report

Spanish and Portuguese Department Master and Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam students are required to complete a final oral after successfully completing the written examination. The Program Assistant requires a minimum of two weeks before the oral exam in order to complete the necessary paperwork.