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 Block.

Primary Guides

WU Proposal Alignment Foci

Year Three

Prospectus Completion Form

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

Academic Calendar

Session Dates

Additional Dissertation Related Documents 

Committee Change Request Form

Westcliff University Similarity Policy for Dissertations

Quantitative and Qualitative Instrument Validation Requirements

Copyright Release Form

List of Editors

What to Consider When Selecting an Editor