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Here is a list of all the forms and documents that graduate students in the department of Psychology at Michigan State University are likely to need. Each link is clickable and will bring you to the correct form. All of these forms are in MS Word format. Additional information about most of these forms can be found in the Graduate Student Handbook.
Guidelines for Integrity in Research and Creative Activities This important document outlines the University's integrity policies. Please download it and read it early in your graduate career.
Information sheet for first year students, Spring Semester This information sheet is intended to help first year students in their second semester anticipate program requirements that are coming soon.
Request for Enrollment in PSY 890 Use this form to enroll in PSY 890 (Special Problems in Psychology). Return completed forms to the Grad Office to complete the process.
The Master's Plan of Study Form See the Handbook, section 2.1.6 for more details.
The Master's Plan of Study Amendment Form See the Handbook, section 2.1.6 for more details.
The Plan A Master's Thesis Proposal Approval Form See the Handbook, section 2.1.7 for more details.
The Plan B Master's Thesis Project Approval Form See the Handbook, section 2.1.7 for more details.
Information sheet for second year students, Spring Semester This information sheet is intended to help second year students in their second semester anticipate program requirements that are coming soon.
The Report on MA Level Achievements Form for Plan A Master's students See the Handbook, section 2.1.8 for more details.
The Master's Plan B Completion Form See the Handbook, section 2.1.8 for more details.
Information sheet for newly admitted doctoral students. This information sheet is intended to help new doctoral students anticipate program requirements that are coming soon.
The Doctoral Plan of Study Form See the Handbook, section 2.2.6 for more details.
The Amendment of a Doctoral Plan of Study Form See the Handbook, section 2.2.5 for more details.
The Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam Report Form See the Handbook, section 2.2.8 for more details.
The Approval of Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal Form See the Handbook, section 2.2.9 for more details.
Information sheet for students who have defended their dissertation proposal This information sheet is intended to help finishing students anticipate program requirements that are coming soon.
Nomination Form for the Dissertation Completion Fellowship If you are interested in applying for this Fellowship, contact the Graduate Office for more details.
The Ph.D. Notification of Final Oral Exam Form See the Handbook, section 2.2.10 for more details.
The Appointment of a Dean's Representative to the Guidance Committee Form See the Handbook, section 2.2.10 for more details.
The Ph.D. Record of Dissertation and Oral Examination Form See the Handbook, section 2.2.11 for more details.
The Completion of Internship Form This form is for Clinical Psychology students only. It must be filled out to receive proper credit for the pre-doctoral clinical internship.
The Ph.D. Placement Report See the Handbook, section 2.2.11 for more details.