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Jointly authored works may be included as appendices, provided
they are clearly labeled as jointly authored, with all author‘s names
given.

A dissertation may only have one author.

VIII. DUE DATES IN THE DISSERTATION PROCESS

The following deadlines are guides to assist the
candidate move towards achieving the goal of
graduating within a specific time frame. Please
remember, this is a process with many components.

Review the 39-Step Checklist on pages 50 through 53
to better understand the involved nature of the
process. Review the Steps in the Dissertation Process on
the following page to better grasp the need for careful
planning.

Candidates are advised to

Begin the process early and
Follow the directions and guidance of the
advisors and committee members who are knowledgeable about the
process and whose charge it is to move the candidate through the system to
completion and graduation.
Use technology to plan and work in a timely manner.

Not following the deadlines can cost the candidate more time, delay graduation, and
impact on the student’s completion clock. Students who plan to graduate in May must
adhere to the following schedule as closely as possible. They are not time mandates, but
they will provide benchmarks that assure timely completion of the process.

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