Thesis classification

When the examiners have recommend no changes or minor changes, all classification paperwork is to be reviewed by the relevant Chair of Examiners. Once the Chair of Examiners is satisfied all requirements have been met, the Dean, Graduate Research will review/approve the classification.

When the examiners recommend a combination of no changes, minor changes, and substantial changes or deferred, the classification paperwork is reviewed by the relevant Chair of Examiners and an Academic Review Panel. Once the Academic Review Panel is satisfied all requirements have been met, the Dean, Graduate Research will review/approve the classification.

Once your thesis has been classified, the Graduate Research School will notify you in writing (via email) of the outcome. They will provide you with a timeframe to submit your final electronic thesis copy and VU Research Repository (VURR) submission and permission form to complete your degree.

If restricted access to a thesis is required, the form must be submitted with the appropriate documentation. Failure to submit this form will result in the thesis being available in the Library Repository 24 months from conferral of the award.

The Dean, Graduate Research will recommend to the next scheduled University Council meeting that your award be conferred.

You will receive a ‘Notification of Completion’ email approximately 10 – 15 days after the following steps have occurred:

1. Your thesis has been conferred by Council (or their delegate) and
2. You have lodged the electronic copy of your thesis and the VURR form with the Graduate Research School.

You will then be eligible to attend the next Graduation ceremony.

Please ensure you complete and submit the relevant documentation to avoid a delay with the classification of your thesis and subsequent eligibility to graduate at the next ceremony.