Recommendation for Awarding the Master’s Degree
Note: This form is to be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office only after the student has completed all graduate program requirements.
The form must include all required signatures before being returned to the Graduate Studies Office.
Submit completed form to: College of Graduate Studies and Research, 115 Alumni Foundation Center
Phone: 507-389-2321, Fax: 507-389-5974, grad@mnsu.edu
_____________________________________ Tech ID: _______________Candidate’s Name:
Award (check one)
❒ Master of _______________________________________________ ❒ Specialist Degree ❒ Graduate Certificate
Please specify type of degree (e.g. Master of Science)
Major _______________________________________________
Term of Completion of Program Requirements
❒ Summer ❒ Fall ❒ _____________Spring Year
Capstone Experiences Completed (check all that apply)
❒ Thesis ❒ Alternate Plan Paper ❒ Creative Project ❒ Design Project
❒ Internship ❒ Oral Defense ❒ Portfolio ❒ Other _____________
Comprehensive Examination
❒ ______________________ Oral Examination (date completed) ❒ Or Examination waived or not required
❒ ______________________ Written Examination (date completed) ❒ Or Examination waived or not required
We, the Examining Committee, certify that the above named candidate has completed all requirements for the degree.
To be signed by the same individuals who approved the Application of Graduation.
_________________________________________ ______________________________________ _________________
Print NameAdvisor/Chair of Committee Signature Date
_________________________________________ ______________________________________ _________________
Print NameCommittee Member Signature Date
_________________________________________ ______________________________________ _________________
Print NameCommittee Member Signature Date
_________________________________________ ______________________________________ _________________
Print NameDepartment Graduate Coordinator Signature Date
* For Office Use Only *
___________________________________________________ _____________________
Dean, College of Graduate Studies Date
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This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the College of Graduate Studies and Research at 507-389-2321 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY).
GRAD112FR_03/2015