Dissertation Defense
Information about my dissertation defense.
Preliminary Date & Time
Week of July 7—11, 2025.
Committee
- Clément Aubert (Major advisor), Augusta University
- Martin Avanzini, Centre Inria d’Université Côte d’Azur, France
- Yuyan Bao, Augusta University
- Bogdan Chlebus, Augusta University
- Harley Eades III, Augusta University
General Information
- Dissertation defense by The Graduate School
- Preparation booklet (format guide)
- Procedures to be followed for defense
- Library resources page
- TGS Defense Schedule
- Defense Announcement Template
Required Forms
- Summerville Graduation Application
- Faculty Agreement Form Date and Time of Final Oral Examination
- Dissertation Approval Form Doctor of Philosophy Degree
- Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) Submission for Publication Approval Form For Doctoral Students
Tentative Timeline
Compiled from/based on the various documents under general information.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| February, 2025 | Complete and submit "Graduation Application Form" |
| Spring 2025 | Schedule Defense |
| • With committee members, reader(s) | |
| • Through the Dean of The Graduate School's office | |
| May 5, 2025 | Submit dissertation draft to Major Advisor |
| May 13, 2025 | Enroll in some class for summer semester |
| May/June, 2025 | Major Advisor approval of draft |
| June 2025 | Room reservation |
| June 2, 2025 | Submit dissertation draft to the Advisory Committee |
| June 23, 2025 | Submit "Faculty Agreement for Final Oral Exam Form" |
| June 23, 2025 | Submit "Dissertation Approval Form" |
| June 23, 2025 | Submit electronic copy of the Defense Announcement |
| June 23, 2025 | Distribute defense announcement to faculty and students |
| July 7-11, 2025 | Oral Defense |
| July 14, 2025 | Tasks and forms 1 week after defense |
| • Submit ETD Submission for Publication Approval Form | |
| • Complete Graduate Questionnaire | |
| • Complete and submit Survey of Earned Doctorates online | |
| • Schedule exit interview with The Graduate School | |
| July 23, 2025 | Submit all final documents and forms |
| • Electronic version of final corrected dissertation | |
| • Submit dissertation to ProQuest |