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d. Dissertation Defense (Oral Examination)

All dissertation defenses (oral examination) dates will be
announced by the Graduate Dean. The defense of all dissertations
must take place in the Graduate School Conference room located
in the Center for Business and Graduate Studies. Food and
beverages will not be permitted in the Conference room during the
dissertation defense. (Bottled water will be permitted).

The scheduling of any dissertation defense is the responsibility
of the Graduate School.

e. Procedures for Dissertation Defense (Oral
Examination)

1. Attendance
 Attendance at the dissertation defense
is limited to the following:
i. Members of the dissertation
examining committee
ii. The candidate
iii. Members of the academic
community, and
iv. Family and friends

For more details, see the Dissertation Handbook.

2. Vote of the Examination Committee

 The outcome of the dissertation
defense (oral examination) is decided by
an open vote of the dissertation
examining committee in the absence of
the candidate. The decision of the
committee (pass or fail) is determined
by a majority of those present and
voting.

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