UTRGV Graduate Student Submission Guide & Important Information

Comprehensive guide for UTRGV graduate students covering submission processes, committee forms, DocuSign usage, thesis & dissertation checklist, and important deadlines. Includes links for forms, DocuSign setup, and ProQuest ETD. Scheduling defense and announcement requirements highlighted for successful completion.

• UTRGV
• Graduate Students
• Submission Guide
• Committee Forms
• DocuSign
• Thesis Dissertation
• Deadlines
• ProQuest ETD

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1. Pre-Submission Guide for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Graduate Students 1/2024

2. Application for Committee Form The first two sections will be filled out by the student. The bottom section will be signed and dated by the Committee Chair, the GPC, the Dean of the College, and the Associate Dean of the Graduate College. It is highly recommended that all forms be routed through DocuSign for all signatures for easier tracking.

3. Petition to Change Thesis/Dissertation Committee Form Students fill out all sections above the dotted line. The Committee Chair, GPC, the Dean of the College, and the Associate Dean of the Graduate College sign and date below the dotted line. NOTE: External committee members must have a current CV attached to this form. It is recommended to route the form through DocuSign. Link to Change Thesis/Dissertation Committee form

4. DocuSign It is recommended to route all forms through DocuSign so that you, the student, as well as your GPC and Committee Chair, can keep track of where the forms are during the signing process. You have access to DocuSign through UTRGV. Set up an account and profile to get started. Link to DocuSign: This webpage also provides tutorial videos.

5. Thesis & Dissertation Checklist Can also be found at the end of the Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guides and under the Useful Tools and Information section of the T/D webpage. Link to T/D webpage

6. Other useful information! If you do not submit by the preliminary draft deadline, your name/title will not appear in the commencement booklet. Your name in the commencement booklet is the name on file at the registrar s office. Defense must be scheduled at least two weeks prior to the final draft deadline. Announcements must be made to Graduate College at least one week prior to the defense date. Submit announcement to etd@utrgv.edu

7. Log on directly to ProQuest ETD at www.etdadmin.com/utrgv ProQuest Graduate College Thesis & Dissertation Info Page T/D Page Resource Links Formatting Guides Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Guides Thesis Formatting Guide Dissertation Formatting Guide For any questions you may have email: ETD@utrgv.edu email Schedule an Appointment To schedule an appointment with a Formatting Editor. Click here