REG - Thesis Proposal Form

Valparaiso University | Office of the Registrar
1700 Chapel Drive | Kretzmann Hall | Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219.464.5212 | Email: registrar@valpo.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time
For assistance in selecting the appropriate form, please visit guide to Selecting a Form and the Academic Calendar.

THESIS PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

The Master's Thesis process is a two-semester process, requiring a semester of pre-thesis coursework involving research and writing, followed by a semester of thesis writing, editing and defense. Students planning to pursue a Master's thesis should review the relevant Graduate Catalog portions for their specific academic program. Students should also consult their academic program requirements and guidelines for specific minimum grades in pre-thesis coursework as well as GPA and GRE score requirements that must be met prior to registration for thesis coursework.

Student and thesis advisor should also review the Graduate School Thesis Manual to ensure all thesis registration procedures are followed and proper formatting is utilized. Students who complete a Master’s thesis must submit one electronic copy of the final version of the approved thesis to the Graduate School. After completion of thesis writing, students must defend their thesis in a public forum. Thesis committee composition is at the discretion of the thesis chair's department, with a minimum of two faculty on the committee (including the thesis committee chair). The thesis defense should be planned well in advance of the due date for final grades by instructors, so that ample time is available for revision.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Valpo ID Number (OneCard ID#)
Must be 7 digits.   Currently Entered: 0 digits.

Email

Please use your @valpo.edu email address

THESIS COURSE INFORMATION

Term/Semester

Year
Must be 4 digits.   Currently Entered: 0 digits.

Academic Department

example: COMM

Course Number and Section

Course Credits
Must be a number less than or equal to 12.

Title of Thesis

Course Title for Transcript
Maximum of 24 characters allowed.   Currently Entered: 0 characters.
The catalog title of the course or title of the project (this is what will appear on your transcript)

INSTRUCTOR & THESIS COMMITTEE INFORMATION

List your instructor's name and upload the required written proposal, reading list, and syllabus.

Thesis Instructor & Committee Chair Name

Instructor of record

Thesis Committee Member #1 Name

Thesis Committee Member #2 Name (if needed)

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Please upload the following materials:

GRE Scores or approval of GRE Waiver

Attach Files

Thesis completion outline to this form, including timeline for writing, due dates, edit deadlines, and anticipated thesis defense schedule

Attach Files

Thesis abstract, introduction or outline, including thesis statement, to this form. Formatting of attachment should be appropriate to your area of study.

Attach Files

Thesis syllabus, including learning objectives, to this form (created by Thesis Instructor/Committee Chair).

Attach Files

Have you successfully completed your Pre-Thesis course, as required by the Graduate Catalog?

Have you successfully completed your Pre-Thesis course, as required by the Graduate Catalog? Yes No

By checking this box, a student is agreeing to be registered for the course(s) described above.

By checking this box, a student is agreeing to be registered for the course(s) described above. I request to be registered for the Thesis Course described above.

Draw your signature into the box below.

Draw or Type

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature. Clear

Full Name

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature.

Spam Protection. Please answer this simple question:
What is "nine" as a number?