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Student Forms

Welcome to the source for all College of Graduate Studies forms. If the form is not part of the DocuSign workflow process, the form should be completed and emailed to gradstudies@tntech.edu. If the items are sent by email, please note in the subject line what attachments are included. 

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          Exit Exams

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       › IRB for Protection of Human Subjects
       › Program of Study
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            › Post-Master's Certificates through TN eCampus
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            › Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
            › Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
       › Release of Records
       › Thesis / Dissertation Defense

  › Graduation Forms
     Graduate Faculty Forms

 

Admission / Readmission

Ready to apply for admission to a graduate program? Before starting any necessary admission materials, you'll first need to fill out your admission application. If you have any questions, we're here to help!

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Admission Materials

• • Experiential Track Supplemental Form » This form is to be completed for the applicants to the MS Community Health and Nutrition program if they plan to pursue both the MS degree and the Experiential Learning Track.
  • Graduate Advisor Acceptance Form » This form is to be submitted by applicants into the MS program in Biology and the Ph.D. program in Environmental Sciences in the concentrations of Geosciences, Agriculture, Biology, and Integrated Research.
  • Graduate Assistantship Application »
  • International Student Advisor Report » This form is to be completed by international students currently attending another institution in the U.S. 
  • Instructional Leadership Prospective Candidate Form »
  • Letter of Recommendation » The letter of recommendation should be submitted from the email link sent through our application system.
  • Student Health Form » Health forms will be required by the Health Services Office prior to registration.

Request Deferral of Admission Term

If you wish to change your entry term, please complete the Deferral Request Form.

Readmission

Students must apply for readmission when a gap occurs in attendance (excludes summer).  Students should reapply through the application portal.

 

Enrolled Student Forms

The following forms are for students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program at Tennessee Tech.

Committee / Candidacy

• • Appointment of Advisory Committee and Admission to Candidacy Form »
  • Change of Advisory Committee Request

Changes Forms:  Need to Make A Modification or Change?

• • Application for Reclassification to Full Standing » This is a Docusign form to be completed by the dept. chair.
  • Change of Advisory Committee Request »
  • Change of Major/Concentration Request »This form is to be completed if a student wants to change their major or their concentration within the current program.  
  • Change of Master's Thesis or Non-Thesis Track Request 
  • Change of Graduation Term Form

Courses and Credits

• • Course Validation Form »
  • Fast Track Course Credit for Existing Students » This form is to be completed by advisors only for existing Fast Track students.
  • Fast Track Program Acceptance + Course Credit Form » This form is to be completed by advisors only for new Fast Track students.
  • Request for Graduate Course for Undergraduate or Graduate Credit »
  • Substitution Form »
  • Transfer of Graduate Credits Application »

Defense: Thesis/Dissertation Defense and Approval Page

• • College of Arts & Sciences - Defense Form
  • College of Education, Engineering, and Interdisciplinary Studies Defense Form
  • Thesis/Dissertation Certificate of Approval Form
  • Instructions for Printable Certificate Form

Exceptions and Reinstatement

• • Exception Request to Walk in Commencement Form » This form must be submitted before the deadline. Please see the calendar for deadline.
  • Graduate Academic Fresh Start »
  • Reinstatement Request Form »
  • Reinstatement Process Guide/Instructions »
  • Request for Exception to University Requirement »

Exit Exams

Comprehensive Exit Exams

• • College of Arts & Sciences Exit Comprehensive Exam Form
  • College of Education & College of Engineering Exit Comprehensive Exam Form

Ph.D. Exit Exam 

• • PhD Admission to Candidacy & Comprehensive Exam Form

Graduate Assistantship

• • Graduate Assistantship Application
  • Graduate Assistant Offer Letter (updated April 2024)
  • Graduate Teaching Associate Certification Form
  • Graduate Assistant Request for Graduate Student Overload Form

Graduation Forms

• • Tech Express - submit your application for graduation through Tech Express.  Once in Tech Express, select Eagle Online, Student Menu, and then Student Records Menu.  Select Graduate Studies application, confirm your latest enrollment semester, and select the program you are graduating with. If graduating with a degree and a certificate - you must apply for each separately.

  • Due dates for the submission of the application are as follows:
    Fall — June 1st
    Spring — September 1st
    Summer — February 1st

  • Change of Graduation Term Request.  If you need to change your graduation semester, please complete this form. NOTE: you must be enrolled during the term in which your program requirements are met.
  • Exception Request to Walk in Commencement Form -  This form is used in the event you want to walk in commencement during a different semester in which you graduate in. (Note: Summer students are automatically added to the Fall commencement list.) Doctoral students (PhD, DNP) cannot walk early. This form must be submitted before the deadline. Please see calendar for deadline.  See bottom of page regarding commencement info.

Graduate Faculty Forms

• • Graduate Faculty Forms and Information Webpage

IRB For Protection of Human Subjects

All research involving human subjects require approval from the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects.  The Research & Economic Development department provides additional information regarding IRB. 

Program of Study Forms

All students conducting research and writing a thesis must be assigned an advisory committee.  The Appointment of the Advisory Committee / Admission to Candidacy Application form is available below. A program of study worksheet is not required by COGS but may be used by the advisor in establishing a degree plan.

With the implementation of Degree Works, all programs of study are automatically populated upon admission.  Below are the detailed program of study worksheets for use by departments. These worksheets are not required by the College of Graduate Studies. Program of Study Worksheet for Department Use Only »

• » Certificates
  • Computer Science Education
  • Instructional Design & Virtual Teaching
  • Managerial Environmental Informatics
  • Professional Studies - Healthcare Informatics
    
  • Professional Studies - Human Resources Leadership
    
  • Professional Studies - Project Management (MPS) - departmental program page
  • Professional Studies - Public Safety
    
  • Professional Studies - Strategic Leadership
    
  • Professional Studies - TESOL
    
  • Professional Studies - Training and Development
    
  • Service (Students Engaging, Responding, Volunteering & Impacting Communities Everywhere)
    
  • Technical Environmental Informatics
    
• » Master's Level
  • Accountancy (MAcc) 
    
  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Counseling and Psychology (MA)
  • Curriculum and Instruction (MA) - departmental program page
  • English - Professional & Tech. Comm. - Sub Option (MA)
    
  • English - Professional & Technical Communication (MA)
    
  • English - Creative Writing (MA)
    
  • English - Literature (MA)
    
  • Exercise Science (MA) - departmental program page
  • Instructional Leadership (MA) - departmental program page
  • Learning Design and Technology (MA) - departmental program page
  • MA, M.Ed., or MS
  • Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
    
  • Nursing - Nursing Administration (MSN)
    
  • Nursing - Nursing Education (MSN)
  • Professional Science - Environmental Informatics (PSM)
  • Professional Studies - Corporate Communication (MPS) - departmental program page
  • Professional Studies - Healthcare Administration (MPS)
    
  • Professional Studies - Human Resources Leadership (MPS)
  • Professional Studies - Media & Strategic Communication (MPS) - departmental program page
  • Professional Studies - Project Management (MPS) - departmental program page
  • Professional Studies - Public Safety (MPS)
    
  • Professional Studies - Strategic Leadership (MPS)
    
  • Professional Studies - TESOL (MPS)
  • Professional Studies - Training and Development (MPS)
• » Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
  • Counseling and Psychology (EdS)
    
  • Curriculum and Instruction (EdS) - departmental program page
  • Instructional Leadership (Eds) - departmental program page
    
• » Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Exceptional Learning (PhD)
    
  • Exceptional Learning (MA-PhD)
    
  • Engineering (PhD)
    
  • Engineering (MS-PhD)
    
  • Environmental Science - Agriculture (PhD)
    
  • Environmental Science - Biology (PhD)
    
  • Environmental Science - Chemistry (PhD)
    
  • Environmental Science - Geosciences (PhD)
    
  • Environmental Science - Integrated Research (PhD)
    
  • Higher Education (PhD) - departmental program page
  • Nursing - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (BSN-DNP)
    
  • Nursing - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (BSN-DNP)
    
  • Nursing - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (BSN-DNP)
    
  • Nursing - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN-DNP)
    
  • Nursing - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN-DNP)
    
  • Nursing - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN-DNP)
    

  PhD Admission to Candidacy Comprehensive Examination Form

Release of Records

• • FERPA Permission to Release »
  • FERPA Information Page »