Forms and Deadlines

For more information on the application process, please see our How to Apply page. Prospective students can track the status of their application on MyMichiganTech. The online application is used by both domestic and international students to apply to any of our degree programs, certificate programs, or for non-degree seeking status.

The following are forms intended for International applicants that are in addition to the online application process.

Additional Forms for Admission

• I-20 Transfer Form (for Transferring International Students Only)

Submitting forms in a timely manner is essential for students to complete their degree requirements. Students can find a checklist of items needed at this time and a comprehensive list of items pending and complete for each degree on MyMichiganTech. See our tutorial for a walkthrough.

For a detailed description of which forms are required for each degree and when they should be submitted, please see the degree completion timeline page for your degree.

Forms for all degree seeking students (Masters/PhD)

• Patent, Research and Proprietary Rights Agreement— Submit on MyMichiganTech
• Advisor and Committee Recommendation Form (not required for coursework students unless they want to change their advisor from the graduate program director)
• Degree Schedules and Transfer Credits— Submit one degree schedule per degree or certificate
  • Transfer Credits Form—transfer credits from another university to Michigan Tech
  • Degree Schedules
    • Master's degree (MS, Master of Forestry, MBA, MEM, MGIS)
    • Master of Engineering
    • Doctoral Degree (PhD)
    • Graduate Certificate Degree Schedules
• Graduation application [New; replaces the Commencement Application and includes the former Degree Completion Form; requires MTU login]
• Graduate Student Workspace Cleanout Form
• Exit Survey (anonymous and optional; will not show as completed on MyMichiganTech)

Form for coursework students

• Verification of Final Degree Requirements

Forms for students completing a dissertation, thesis, report

• Petition to Enter Candidacy (allows registration for research credits at the research mode rate)
• Schedule a final oral examination ("Defense") on MyMichiganTech. Please see our student and advisor tutorial for additional assistance.
• TDR-Review (sample form, do not submit)
• Report on Final Oral Examination
• Submission to Digital Commons
• Submission to ProQuest (dissertations and theses only)
• Survey of Earned Doctorates (PhD only)

Special purpose forms

These forms are for students with special circumstances, and are not required for all students.

• Application for readmission and reinstatement—For students who have been inactive for academic, medical, or other reasons
• Continuous Enrollment Course Form (UN5951 - Google form; requires MTU login)
• Co-op and Internships Instructions and Forms
• GSG Travel Grants Application.
• Graduate Academic Dismissal/Suspension Appeal Form—refer to Good Standing & Grading Policies
• Graduate Study/Research Abroad—administered through International Programs and Services
• Management Plan—submit when committee members are in a close, personal relationship [policy]
• Michigan Tech Student Insurance Office—Graduate School policy on health insurance
• MIGS Transfer Form—Graduate students at Michigan Tech may take courses at another Michigan university with approval of both the home and host university
• Off Campus Graduate Degree Program Liability Statement
• Parental Leave Request Form
• Request to add a graduate program - a graduate program director may complete this form to admit a current certificate student into a master's program, or a current master's student into a PhD program.
• Senior Rule Form

These forms are for faculty and staff to submit to the Graduate School.

• Curriculum update submission - for programs to submit their annual curriculum updates
• Doctoral Finishing Fellowship submission - for student application and faculty recommendation letters
• Graduate Faculty Status - for deans to submit their annual reviews
• Graduate School Form Submission - for submitting graduate student forms or Recommendation for Appointment to Graduate Faculty Status forms to the Graduate School; requires log-in
• GTA Proficiencies - for chairs to submit their GTA proficiencies
• Nomination Form for Outstanding Teaching Award and Dean's Award for Outstanding Scholarship
• Parental Leave Funding Request
• PHF Assistantship submission - for student application and faculty recommendation letters
• Recommendation for Appointment to Graduate Faculty Status (includes former permission to teach form)
• Request Funds for Graduate Applicant Campus Visit
• Request for Graduate Tuition-Only Award/Fellowship
• Request to add a graduate student to a graduate program - a graduate program director may complete this form to admit a current certificate student into a master's program, or a current master's student into a PhD program.
• Sponsored Programs
• Update Graduate Staff - complete this form to update a graduate program director, assistant, or Graduate Faculty Council representative

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August 23, 2023 - Wednesday Before Classes Start

Grace period deadline

Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School to the Graduate School to qualify for grace period submission for degree completion in fall.

• Students who meet this deadline will be eligible to graduate this semester. The Graduate School will enroll students in UN5951.  Students will pay the resubmission fee when their document is accepted.
• Students who do not meet this deadline will need to maintain continuous enrollment until they complete their degree.

September 29, 2023 - Friday, Week 5

Submit your Graduation Application if you are completing a master's or PhD this semester.

December 4, 2023 - Monday, Week 14

Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School for fall completion of degree

• Students who meet this deadline will be eligible to graduate this semester, pending Graduate School review. Please allow six business days for review of documents. Students will have until the Friday of Finals Week to complete any formatting changes required by the Graduate School.
• Students who do not meet this deadline will not be eligible to graduate this semester and will need to maintain continuous enrollment until they complete their degree.

December 4, 2023 - Monday, Week 14

• Submit all other degree completion paperwork (including applicablecertificate degree schedules) to Graduate School—check MyMichiganTech for items needed.
• Submit petition to enter candidacy to be eligible for candidacy for spring.

January 3, 2024 - Wednesday before classes start

Grace period deadline

Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School to the Graduate School to qualify for enrollment in UN5951 and degree completion in spring.

• Students who meet this deadline will be eligible to graduate this semester. The Graduate School will enroll students in UN5951.  Students will pay the resubmission fee when their document is accepted.
• Students who do not meet this deadline will need to maintain continuous enrollment until they complete their degree.

February 9, 2024 - Friday, Week 5

Submit your Graduation Application if you are completing a master's or PhD this semester.

April 15, 2024 - Monday, Week 14

Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School for spring completion of degree

• Students who meet this deadline will be eligible to graduate this semester, pending Graduate School review. Please allow six business days for review of documents. Students will have until the Friday of Finals Week to complete any formatting changes required by the Graduate School.
• Students who do not meet this deadline will not be eligible to graduate this semester and will need to maintain continuous enrollment until they complete their degree.

April 15, 2024 - Monday, Week 14

• Submit all other degree completion paperwork (including applicablecertificate degree schedules) to Graduate School—check MyMichiganTech for items needed.
• Submit petition to enter candidacy to be eligible for candidacy for summer.

May 1, 2024 - Wednesday before classes start

Grace period deadline

Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School to qualify for enrollment in UN5951 and degree completion in summer.

• Students who meet this deadline will be eligible to graduate this semester. The Graduate School will enroll students in UN5951.  Students will pay the resubmission fee when their document is accepted.
• Students who do not meet this deadline will need to maintain continuous enrollment until they complete their degree.

August 5, 2024 - Monday, Week 14

Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School for summer completion of degree

• Students who meet this deadline will be eligible to graduate this semester, pending Graduate School review. Please allow six business days for review of documents. Students will have until the Friday of Week 15 to complete any formatting changes required by the Graduate School.
• Students who do not meet this deadline will not be eligible to graduate this semester and will need to maintain continuous enrollment until they complete their degree. 

June 7, 2024 - Friday, Week 5

Submit your Graduation Application if you are completing a master's or PhD this semester.

August 5, 2024 - Monday, Week 14

• Submit all other degree completion paperwork (including applicablecertificate degree schedules) to Graduate School—check MyMichiganTech for items needed.
• Submit petition to enter candidacy to be eligible for candidacy for fall.