Forms

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Ed.M. Forms

Checklist for Application to Candidacy (ATC)
Please attach the checklist to the Ed.M. Application to Candidacy. The Ed.M. Application to Candidacy should be submitted after completion of 12 credit hours and prior to completion of 24 credit hours.
Form - Application to Candidacy (ATC)
The Master of Education Application to Candidacy must be completed in consultation with your advisor and filed with your department before the completion of 12 credit hours.
Amendment to Application to Candidacy (ATC)
Leave of Absence Form
Petition Form
Use this form for: Waiver of Continuous Registration, Waiver of Time Limits, Waiver of Transfer Credit Limit, etc.
Informal Course Description Form
Use this form only for directed readings, directed research, and independent study courses. The Informal Course Description must be approved before you register.
Additional Student Forms: Student Response Center (application for degree)

Ed.D. Forms

Checklist for Application to Candidacy (ATC)
Please attach the checklist to the Ed.D. Application to Candidacy. A Graduate School Petition must be filed for any exceptions to Ed.D. program regulations. The Ed.D. Application to Candidacy should be submitted after four semesters of full-time enrollment or its equivalent credit hours and program qualifying requirements.
Form - Application to Candidacy (ATC)
The Ed.D. Application to Candidacy is an official description of your academic intentions. It should be filed after four semesters of full-time enrollment or its equivalent credit hours and program qualifying requirements. It is to be completed in consultation with your advisor. Primary responsibility for evaluation of the Application to Candidacy rests with the student’s respective committee; the department is responsible for insuring that the Application to Candidacy is complete prior to submission to the GSE Graduate Degrees Committee with whom the final decision rests.
Amendment to Application to Candidacy (ATC)
Leave of Absence Form
Petition Form
Use this form for: Waiver of Continuous Registration, Waiver of Time Limits, Waiver of Transfer Credit Limit, etc.
Informal Course Description Form
Use this form only for directed readings, directed research, and independent study courses. The Informal Course Description must be approved before you register.
Additional Student Forms: Student Response Center (application for degree)

M.A./M.S. Forms

Checklist for Application to Candidacy (ATC)
Use this to help you accurately complete your Application to Candidacy. Please attach the checklist to the M.A. or M.S. Application to Candidacy. A Graduate School Petition must be filed for any exceptions to M.A. or M.S. program regulations. Normally students should expect to file the M.A. or M.S. Application to Candidacy after two semesters of full-time enrollment.
Application to Candidacy (ATC)
Petition Forms
Use this link to access forms for: Leave of Absence, Extension of Time Limit for Degree Completion, Extension of I/U Completion Deadline, Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Course, Waiver of Continuous Registration, Amendment of Application to Candidacy.
Informal Course Description Form
Use this form only for directed readings, directed research, and independent study courses. The Informal Course Description must be approved before you register.

Students may also need to complete other forms provided by UB's Graduate School and the Student Response Center.

M.L.S. Forms

Program Plans

Students should download the appropriate Plan of Study File, fill it in on their computer and print, and keep the file so they can easily submit a changed plan of study.

Admissions

Independent Study

LIS 525 Permission to Register and LIS 525 Site Choice Form Both required to register for a School Media Center practicum.
LIS 525ES Checklist
Guide to LIS 524 Field Experience and LIS 525 (E, S, P) Practicum and Portfolio
- Agreement of Understanding
- LIS 525 (E, S, P) Approval for School Media Practicum Form
LIS 526 Practicum
LIS 527 Special Project
LIS 598 Directed Study
LIS 599 Application and Guidelines for Thesis Project

Portfolio Requirement

Other Forms

LIS 599 Thesis
Comprehensive Fee Waiver Request Form Use this form to request a waiver of certain fees if you are in an online or off campus class. You must submit this form before the last day of drop/add for the semester. Questions may be directed to the Student Response Center at 716-645-2450.
Graduation Checklist
Incomplete Grade Request
LIS Change of Adviser Form
LIS Council Student Rep. Petition
Public Librarians Professional Certficate
Request for Transfer of Credit from Another University
Leave of Absence Form
Petition Form
Use this form for: Waiver of Continuous Registration, Waiver of Time Limits, Waiver of Transfer Credit Limit, etc.
Practicum and Special Projects Form
Use this form if you are a library or an organization interested in offering Practicum and Special Projects.
SLMS Field Experience/Practicum Form
Use this form if you are a library interested in offering Field Experience/Practicum for SLMS students.
Three Year Plan (2012-2015)

Ph.D. Forms

Checklist for Application to Candidacy (ATC)
Please attach the checklist to the Ph.D. Application to Candidacy. A Graduate School Petition must be filed for any exceptions to Ph.D. program regulations.
Application to Candidacy (ATC)
The Ph.D. Application to Candidacy should be submitted after four semesters of full-time enrollment or its equivalent credit hours and program qualifying requirements.
Petition Forms
Use this link to access forms for: Leave of Absence, Extension of Time Limit for Degree Completion, Extension of I/U Completion Deadline, Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Course, Waiver of Continuous Registration, Amendment of Application to Candidacy.
Informal Course Description Form
Use this form only for directed readings, directed research, and independent study courses. The Informal Course Description must be approved before you register.