Forms

There are a variety of forms that students--in consultation with the faculty graduate advisor, major professor, and graduate program coordination--will need to complete during their academic careers. Most forms take 2-4 weeks for full processing, so please submit your forms as early as possible.

GradSphere Forms

These are the "smartest" forms available. They will be fully completed and approved within GradSphere. For any technical issues/questions, please email UC Davis Graduate Studies' IT team.

These forms are in the same order in which they appear on GradSphere.

Variable Unit Change Request

Filing Fee Application*

Change of Major or Degree

Qualifying Examination Application

Report on the Qualifying Examination

Advancement to Candidacy

Reconstitution of Committee

Release of Academic Hold

Filing to Graduate

Master's Plan II Report

*Also requires the Filing Fee Completion Form (PDF).

Docusign Forms

For the convenience of students and faculty, some of the more common forms students use have been converted to Docusign by the College of Biological Sciences team. Think of them as "semi-smart" forms! These forms will be completed in Docusign by the student and faculty approvers. The graduate program coordinator will then send the form to Graduate Studies for final approval and processing. For any technical issues/questions, please reach out to your graduate program coordinator.

S/U Grading Option Request

Permission to Drop Request

Planned Educational Leave Request*

*Please make sure to discuss PELP requests with your major professor and advisor before starting the form.

PDF Forms

These less used forms are the "least smart." The student should complete the PDF and then send to their faculty graduate advisor and major professor (if applicable) for signatures. The final student step is sending the signed form to their graduate program coordinator who will complete their review before sending to Graduate Studies for final approval and processing. For any technical issues/questions, please reach out to your graduate program coordinator.

Filing Fee Completion Plan*

*Also requires the Filing Fee Application in GradSphere.

Designated Emphasis Application

Designated Emphasis Final Verification

Graduate Certificate Application

Graduate Certificate Final Verification

In Absentia Registration

Late Enrollment

Time to Degree Exception

Transfer Coursework Petition