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Updated 11/2018
Petition to Extend 7–Year Time Limit for the Doctoral Degree
FACULTY USE ONLY
Email submission to gradsvcs@lsu.edu.
Student Information:
LSU S
tudent ID Last Name First Name Middle Name
Date LSU
Email Department/College
Proposed Semester of Graduation Proposed Defense Date
Requirements:
o Student has passed his/her general examination.
o Petition and letter of support written by the major professor: describes the student’s current status in the
program, addresses the extenuating circumstances related to the student’s need for an extension, and
includes a dissertation word count (if applicable).
o Petition includes a detailed timeline for completion within one year.
o Petition is unanimously supported by the committee.
o Petition includes supporting documentation for medical/legal issues (if applicable).
o Petition and all supporting documentation are attached to this form in a single scanned document.
Approvals:
In lieu of physical signatures, emailed statements of approval can be attached. “See email” should be written in the
signature field.
Committee Chair: Signature:
Committee Member: Signature:
Committee Member: Signature:
Committee Member: Signature:
Committee Member: Signature:
Administrative Approval:
Department Chair/Graduate Advisor: Signature:
College Dean: Signature:
Dean of the Graduate School: Signature:
Status of Petition: Approved Denied
Reason for Denial:
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