Thesis and defence

Student presenting to two colleagues

Thesis

Your graduate thesis is the written culmination of your graduate research.

It's important to understand all the regulations, rules, and requirements that go into a thesis to ensure you can successfully submit your thesis at the end of your program.

Defence

Your PhD defence is the oral presentation and discussion of your thesis.

As you start thinking about the end stages of your PhD, it’s important to understand the processes and timelines related to the thesis defence so that your degree completion is not delayed.