Fall 2025 Dissertation/Thesis Submission and Degree Filing Webinar
Daly, Meagan
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 14 at 10:00am (PT)
RSVP: https://go.ucsd.edu/46Vivgn
(Note: Students must sign into their Zoom account before they can register for the webinar.)
FAQs
Webinar
Q: Who should attend this webinar?
A: PhD, EdD, DMA, MA/MS (Plan I/Thesis), MPH, and MFA students who are preparing to write or have already started to write their dissertation/thesis. This webinar is not applicable to MA/MS (Plan II/Comprehensive Exam); MPH students completing a capstone; or professional degrees: AUD, MAS, MBA, MCEP, MDSO, MEd, MEng, MQF, MIA, MPac, or MPP.
Q: Will other webinars be offered?
A: We offer one webinar each quarter.
Q: Will the webinar be recorded?
A: No, a pre-recorded webinar is available on the GEPA website and the slide deck will be posted after the webinar.
Q: If I attended a previous webinar, can I still come to this one?
A: Yes, however, we will repeat the information that we went over last time.
Q: I’m planning on defending in a future quarter- can I still attend?
A: Yes! The earlier you start preparing the formatting of your thesis/dissertation, the better.
Q: I’m planning on defending in a future quarter- should I file for the degree now?
A: You should file for the degree in the quarter that you will be graduating.
Q: What are the deadlines for submitting my dissertation or thesis?
A: All deadlines are posted at http://grad.ucsd.edu/academics/enrolling/.
Formatting/File for Degree
Q: Is there a dissertation or thesis template?
A: Yes, templates can be found on our website at https://grad.ucsd.edu/academics/preparing-to-graduate/dissertation-thesis-template.html.
Q: How do I start filing for my doctoral/master’s (thesis) degree?
A: Submit the File for Doctoral/Master’s (Thesis) Degree form in Kuali to start the process with GEPA. Also be sure to contact your home department and follow any processes they may have.
Q: Is a formatting pre-check required?
A: No. Students can have GEPA do a formatting pre-check of their dissertation/thesis before they submit the final version. Students request it during Step 2 of the File for Degree form.
Q: How does GEPA review my degree paperwork??
A: Complete “Step 3: Final Degree Checklist” in the File for Doctoral/Master’s (Thesis) Degree Kuali form in order to notify GEPA that all final degree paperwork is submitted.
Q: Do you offer tech support?
A: No, we do not offer tech support. Students are expected to appropriately format their own dissertation/thesis.
Q: Can I use a formatting service?
A: It is expected that students format their own dissertation/thesis. Papers that are submitted after being looked at by a formatting service often contain errors.
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Meagan R. Daly (she/her)
Ph.D. Program Coordinator
School of Biological Sciences, UC San Diego
1830 Urey Hall
La Jolla, CA 92093
Onsite: Mon. / Tues. - 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Remote: Weds. / Thurs. / Fri. - 7:30 am – 4:00 pm