DrPH Forms and Responsibilities

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Major Professors are responsible for providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure the timely completion of all doctoral milestones. They should support students in navigating program requirements and maintaining academic progress.

Students are responsible for collaborating with their Major Professors and adhering to all deadlines and procedural requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to remain informed, proactive, and organized in meeting these obligations. The Doctoral Training Office is not responsible for missed deadlines.

• Submit in Archivum by the end of the second year in the program.

• Must be submitted no later than 8 weeks before the qualifying exam form.

• Include CV and detailed justification for all non-USF committee members.

• Ensure the form is complete; incomplete forms may be denied.

• Submit the completed project for final approval before the qualifying exam.

• Failure to meet deadlines may delay the start of the qualifying exam.

• Submit in Archivum at least 4 weeks before the exam start date.

• APE must be completed and approved before the exam date.

• Include the exam's start date; the Eastern Standard Time must be entered.

• Ensure the form is complete; incomplete forms will be declined.

• Failure to meet deadlines will result in the form being denied; the student and committee must reschedule the exam. Appeals must go to the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs.

• Submit permit request for PHC 7919 to the Doctoral Training Office at least 4 weeks before the semester begins (see registration requirements).

• Students in the DrPH Leadership Concentration must have written approval from the DrPH Director to register for the course. Students in the DrPH Lab Concentration must have written approval from the DrPH Lab Concentration Director to register for the course.

• Late permit requests may be denied.

• Submit in Archivum at least 4 weeks before the defense date.

• Submit the announcement to the Doctoral Training Office 4 weeks before the defense date.

• Failure to meet deadlines will result in the form being denied and the exam being canceled; the student and committee must reschedule. Appeals must be sent to the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs.

• Submit in Student Self-Service by the end of drop/add in the semester you intend to graduate.

• Missing this deadline may affect eligibility for graduation.

• Submit contract course permits in Archivum at least 4 weeks before the semester begins (see registration requirements).

• Late submissions may be denied.

• Register for classes 4 weeks before the semester starts.

• If receiving TA/IOR/GA appointments, register 6 weeks before the semester starts. Failure to register may result in delayed paychecks or cancellation of the appointment.

• Notify the Doctoral Training Office of any registration changes during drop/add.

• Exceptions apply for state employees.

• Failure to meet the deadline provided will result in a registration hold on your account.

• If receiving TA/IOR/GA appointments, paychecks may not be received on time, or the appointment may be cancelled.