Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Doctoral Dissertation Guidelines

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A message from Associate Dean Candace Hetzner

"Congratulations on nearing the end of your doctoral work at Boston College. To help us continue to improve the graduate experience in GSAS please take a moment to fill out our Exit Survey. If you would like to schedule an optional Exit Interview please contact me at hetzner@bc.edu. This is an opportunity for you to share your experiences and assist us in formulating objectives for future change."

Higgins AtriumDissertation submission

  1. To qualify for graduation you must turn in your completed dissertation to the Dean's Office by the date indicated on the University Academic Calendar.
  2. In order to graduate, your graduation date must match your graduation date listed in Agora. If not, you must contact Associate Dean Candace Hetzner at 617-552-3268 or hetzner@bc.edu to have this corrected.
  3. Follow the Dissertation Checklist to ensure you have completed all requirements.

The May 2008 graduation submission deadline is
April 1.

Please submit your dissertation to the Graduate
School Dean's Office:

   M W F: 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
   T TH: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and Noon to 5:00 p.m.