DISSERTATION ORAL EXAMINATION

In Theater and Performance Studies, the University oral examination takes the form of a dissertation defense. A full draft of the dissertation must be submitted at least 75 days before the proposed degree conferral. The examining committee consists of five faculty members: one faculty chair from outside the department who does not share an appointment with the department of any of the examiners, the student’s primary adviser, two additional readers who are familiar with the dissertation project, and a fifth faculty member attending the oral examination.