Preparing Now

Please reference our guide here for advice on what to do now to prepare for the dissertation.

Dissertation Forms

All forms will be submitted to dissertationdept@westcliff.edu as per described in the Dissertation Process document you were provided during onboarding.

Primary Guides

Process of the Dissertation: Steps

WU Proposal Alignment Foci

Year One 

Dissertation Onboarding Completion Form

Year Two

Prospectus Completion Form

Year Three

Committee Member Match Form

Preliminary Defense Readiness Form

Preliminary/Final Defense Feedback Form

Preliminary Defense Completion Form

Final Defense Readiness Form

Final Defense Completion Form

Additional Dissertation Related Documents 

Chair Change Request Form

Progress Plan, Year 2

Westcliff University Similarity Policy for Dissertations

Copyright Release Form

List of Editors

What to Consider When Selecting an Editor