Downloadable Forms for Graduate Students
Following are a number of forms that graduate students will typically need during their course of study:
- Academic Forms are those that students are required to submit as part of their program.
- Non-academic Forms are those that some students may need (e.g., Change of Address, Request a Copy of your Invoice, etc.).
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Academic Forms
Audit Form
Complete this form when you wish to audit a course. This form should be submitted to Lorraine Cella in Griffith Hall-Room 100 or faxed to (215) 895-1185.
Certificate Completion Form
Students enrolled in a certificate program must submit this completed form in the semester prior to the completion of the certificate program.
Change Degree or Program Form
Students who wish to change their major or degree must complete this form and submit it by the first day of the effective semester to their current Program Director.
Clearance Form
Students submit this form to their Advisor or Research Advisor. Signed forms are due in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies by the announced deadline for each graduation. See Important Dates/Deadlines for specific due dates. Submit form in room GH-100 or fax it to (215) 895-1185.
Course Withdrawal Form
Complete this form when you wish to withdrawal from a course after the drop/add deadline and before the end of the sixth week of the semester. This form may be submitted to Lorraine Cella in Griffith Hall-Room 100 or faxed to (215) 895-1185.
Dissertation Publishing Packet and Forms
All doctoral students must submit their approved dissertation for publication prior to or in conjunction with their graduation clearance form. The appropriate disseration fee is also required.
Drop/Add Form
Complete this form to drop or add a course. Consult the dates/deadlines page for specific drop/add dates. This form may be submitted to Lorraine Cella in Griffith Hall-Room 100 or you may fax it to (215) 895-1185.
Enrollment Verification Request Form
Students may complete this form and submit it to the Registrar's Office in Whitecar Hall Room 1100 or fax the form to (215) 596-8819.
Notice of Separation
Student complete this form when applying for a Leave of Absence or separation from USP. Students should submit this completed form to their advisor or research advisor.
Notifications Form
Students must submit this form to their Advisor or Research Advisor. If one has not yet been assigned, the form should be submitted to their Program Director.
Petition to Graduate
Required to graduate. Deadline is strictly enforced. Students should refer to Important Dates/Deadlines for specific due dates. Petitions must be submitted to the Graduate Office in GH-100 or by fax to (215) 596-7515.
Registration Form
Students will complete a course registration form each semester to register for classes. This form may be submitted to Lorraine Cella in Griffith Hall-Room 100 or faxed to (215) 895-1185.
Readmission Request Form
Former USP graduate students who wish to re-enroll in a graduate program must submit this form to the graduate admissions office.
Survey of Earned Doctorates
The Survey of Earned Doctorates is an optional form completed by PhD students upon graduation.
Thesis Publishing Packet and Forms
All masters thesis students must submit their approved thesis for publication prior to or in conjunction with their graduation clearance form.
The appropriate thesis fee is also required.
Transcript Request Form
Submit this form to the Registrar's Office to request a copy of your official transcript. This form must be accompanied by the required fee. Submit the form and applicable fees to the Registrar's Office in room Whitecar Hall 1100.
Transfer Credit and Credits by Examiniation or Life Experience
Submit this form to your program director to request transfer credits, credits by examination or life experience credits.
Non-academic Forms
Change of Address
To be submitted when your mailing address has changed.
Copy of Invoice Request
Students may use this electronic form to request a copy of their tuition invoice.
Request a Grade Report
Students may request a copy of their grades using this electronic form.
Registration Confirmation Request
Students may submit this electronic form to receive a copy of their registration confirmation.
