The Catholic University of America

Procedures and Forms for Graduate Program

Registration and Enrollment

Covers course registration, course load and leave of absence, incompletes, and withrawals.  

Student Advisement

Explains meetings between advisors and advisees, when to hold them, what should be discussed, and the responsibilities of advisor and advisee.

Languages

Explains process for choosing languages to study, and taking the language exam

Comprehensive Examinations

Explains the registration process, times and dates comps are given, who creates the exam, exam day procedrues, and specific details for each degree's exam.

Admission to Candidacy for Doctoral Degrees

Requirements, procedure, and forms involved in receiving candidacy for Ph.D. and STL degrees.

Thesis and Dissertation Information

Covers thesis and dissertation proposals and guidance.

Preparing the Doctoral Defense

Explains the responsibilities of the director, student and the Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions and the process of depositing the thesis or dissertation.

Graduation and Commencement

Explains the requirements for graduation for each degree level, responsibilities of the student, faculty, and administration, and commencement details (cap and gown, times, etc.).

Important Links

Academic Calendar

 

Final Exam Schedule

 

STRS Calendar

 

Cardinal Station

 

Cardinal Station Tutorials

 

STRS News and Events

 

CUA Announcements

University Graduate and Undergraduate Program Descriptions (updated yearly)

Tracking Sheets

Link to tracking sheets for each degree for each Academic Area.