Adult Development & Aging Doctoral Program
A Joint Program of
Cleveland State University & The University of Akron
Petition to Defer Master’s Thesis Defense
Name
Procedure
In the event that a student is unable to meet the master’s thesis defense deadline (April 1 of second
year), the student must petition in writing to defer the thesis defense deadline. This completed form is
due to the Program Chair by March 1 of the second year.
Reason for Requesting Extension on Master’s Thesis Defense Deadline
Please describe the reason for requesting an extension on this deadline in the space below (e.g.,
longitudinal data collection).
Revised Date for Master’s Thesis Defense
I will defend my master’s thesis on
(Date)
Signatures
Student:
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Date: ______________
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Date: ______________
UA Committee Member: ________________________________
Date: ______________
Print Name:
Advisor:
Print Name:
Print Name:
CSU Committee Member: _______________________________
Date: ______________
Print Name:
Program Chair: ________________________________________
Print Name:
Date: ______________