Forms for Current Graduate Students
Forms
Campus Forms
Applications for Candidacy, Qualifying Exam, Filing Fee; Request for Change in Higher Degree Committee; Library Permission Form; Fellowship Applications.
Late Enrollment/Registration, Remove an Incomplete Grade; Diploma Request Form; Transcript Information; Graduate Petition for Change of Major or Degree Goal; Application for Readmission; Residency Information.
Blank Cards
EE Blue and White Cards
CS Blue and White Cards
Exams
Dissertation Thesis
EECS PhD Forms
| Form(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| General Petition | This form is used to request for an exception to departmental coursework and requirements: Common Petitions: Transfer of coursework, Special Topics, Prelim Exam – taken at a previous institution, and GSI Waiver – if you have previous TA experience. |
| CS Tentative Program of Study Plan 2 – Blue Card CS Final Program of Study Plan 2 – White Card | CS Blue Card: The blue card (academic planner) must be submitted during the first three-four years in the program. CS White Card: The white card must be submitted and approved, prior to registering for the qualifying exam. |
| Dissertation Talk | This dissertation talk form should be completed before giving your talk and filing your dissertation. |
| EE Tentative Program of Study Plan 2 – Blue Card EE Final Program of Study Plan 2 – White Card | EE Blue Card: The blue card (academic planner) must be submitted during the first three-four years in the program. EE White Card: The white card must be submitted and approved, prior to registering for the qualifying exam. |
| EECS Petition to Change Class Schedule | To request to add/drop an online course, please complete this program approval form. |
| Petition for Retroactive Change in Class Schedule | This form is only used to request a retroactive change in class schedule |
| Departmental Qualifying Exam Application Non-Senate Academic Request Higher Education Degree Committee eform | Qualifying Exam Application: This departmental form should be completed in order to request to take the qualifying exam, typically after three years or six semesters in the program. Non-Senate Academic Request Form: This form is used to submit a written justification to the Graduate Division to request for a non-academic senate member to serve on your qualifying exam committee. Higher Education Degree Committee eform: This form is used to officially request approval of your qualifying exam committee from the Graduate Division, see below for more information. |
| Transfer credit petition | The transfer form should be completed for each course you intend to transfer. |
| Cancellation/Withdrawal Data Worksheet | Withdraw/Cancellation Request form in CalCentral Navigation: CalCentral > My Dashboard > Add a Withdraw Request (Two Forms) |
| CS Progress Review EE Progress Review | This form should be completed during your student progress review. |
| PhD & MS Report Submissions | Every PhD Dissertation and Masters must submit to the EECS Technical Report Database. |
Masters Forms
| Form(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| 5th Year Masters Course Planning Sheet | Due by end of 2nd week first semester (Fall) |
| General Petition | For any exceptional requests, including backdating, GSI hiring (5th Year MS-only) etc. |
| EECS Application for Candidacy Form | Due by end of the 4th week of each term |
| Project Report Title/Signature Page Template |
Graduate Division Forms
| Form(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Exam | Required program milestone: completion of the qualifying exam after six semesters in the program. Part of the Higher Degree Committee eForm in CalCentral. This application must be received by the Graduate Division at least 3 weeks before the proposed examination date. Job Aid: Qualifying Exam eform |
| Advancement to Candidacy | Request to advance to doctoral candidacy after completing required coursework, qualifying exam, and program milestones. Part of the Higher Degree Committee eForm in CalCentral. This form is required to be submitted the semester after you passed the qualifying exam. Job Aid: Advancement to Candidacy eform |
| Change in Higher Education Committee | Request for Higher Degree Committee membership changes for qualifying examination and/or dissertation. Part of the Higher Degree Committee eForm in CalCentral. This form is required to be submitted if there is any change to your qualifying exam and/or dissertation committee Job Aid: Higher Degree Committee eform |
| Filing Fee | To request Filing Fee status while completing final degree requirements, including thesis/dissertation submission or final examination, without enrolling for the full term. This form is required to be submitted prior to the start of the semester. Special Enrollment Petition eForm in CalCentral Navigation: CalCentral > My Dashboard > Special Enrollment Petition. Job Aid: Filing Fee Status |
| In Absentia | Request for In Absentia status while conducting academic work away from the university campus. This form is required to be submitted prior to the start of the semester. Special Enrollment Petition eForm in CalCentral Navigation: CalCentral > My Dashboard > Special Enrollment Petition. Job Aid: In Absentia |
| Internship Leave with Re-Enrollment | This form allows UC Berkeley graduate students to request an approved leave of absence for an internship opportunity and provides a process for returning to their program after the internship period. |
| Petition for Parental Leave | Request for parenting leave to support childbirth, adoption, or child care responsibilities. Special Enrollment Petition eForm in CalCentral Navigation: CalCentral > My Dashboard > Special Enrollment Petition Job Aid: Special Enrollment Petition (SEP) - Parental Leave |
| Certificate of Degree Completion | The Certificate of Degree Completion is automatically generated by our system and emailed to students as soon as all steps in the filing process have been completed AND all requirements have been met on the student’s Academic Progress Report (APR). Note: The system takes 2-4 business days for you to receive the certificate of completion. |