Degree Requirements
7. What documents do you need to submit for your Master’s Degree: Plan I, Thesis Option?
If you are a Master's student and are receiving your degree through Plan I, you need to complete and submit several forms to University Archives (525, Langson Library). Some required forms are available from the Graduate Division website, and some from University Archives.
Required Forms (Graduate Division)
Dissertation/Thesis Approval Form
As the title suggests, the Dissertation/Thesis Approval form is used by University Archives to indicate that they have accepted your manuscript.
Optional Forms (Graduate Division)
Degree Certification Request Form
The Degree Certification Request form is used to request an official letter from UCI's Graduate Dean certifying that you have completed all of your degree requirements.
Required Forms and Documents (University Archives)
To view a complete list of the documents you need to submit to University Archives (Room 525 Langson Library) see the Master's Thesis Submission Checklist.
For more information about how to complete your thesis (including formatting requirements), please visit the University Archives website, and Where can you find information/help to write your thesis/dissertation?" on this website.
7. What documents do you need to submit for your Master’s Degree: Plan II, Comprehensive Exam/Coursework Option?
If you are a Master's student receiving your degree through Plan II (Comprehensive Exam) option, you do not need to submit any paperwork to University Archives.
Required Forms (Graduate Division)
Your department will submit the final degree paperwork form to Graduate Division for you.
Optional Forms (Graduate Division)
Degree Certification Request Form
The Degree Certification Request form is used to request an official letter from UCI's Graduate Dean certifying that you have completed all of your degree requirements. If you wish to receive a Degree Certification letter, please complete the Request form and submit it to your home department. When you submit it, ask your home department to attach the Request form to the completed Application for Advancement to Candidacy/Final Report for the Master's Degree form, and have them forward both forms to the Graduate Division Office (120 Aldrich Hall).
