Thesis and defence

Presentation in classroom

Plan ahead for your thesis and defence to navigate the final stages of your degree with clarity and confidence.

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 or master's defence is the oral presentation and discussion of your thesis.

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