Candidacy Extension Form

Students are eligible to apply for candidacy after completing the 2nd year review. Approval of advancement to candidacy is indicated by the second-year review committee on the second-year review form for the student's area (see previous section). Consult the doctoral degree handbook for more information: Advancement to Candidacy.

Additional forms (If applicable)

Doctoral candidacy is valid for five years. Extensions are rarely approved and only in extenuating circumstances. You should meet with the Doctoral Programs Officer prior to completing this form to discuss your options. Use the form on the University Registrar's website to petition for an extension of candidacy. You should obtain your program or dissertation advisor's signature (whichever one applies) before submitting the form to the Doctoral Programs Officer. The Doctoral Programs Officer will forward your petition to the Associate Dean of Educational Affairs for review and signature, if approved.