As a graduate student, you’re responsible for reviewing and adhering to all university and graduate policies and procedures. This starts with communicating with your academic unit to understand your degree requirements. Then, be sure to frequently check your My ASU account regarding your status, holds, action items and other important information to ensure you’re on track for your degree.
Policies, forms and deadlines
Academic integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in your coursework, scholarship and research—and it ensures you and your work will be trusted in academia, research and your future career. Read more about ASU’s Academic Integrity Policy and your role in it.
Policy manuals
The Graduate Policies and Procedures manual covers the life cycle of obtaining your graduate degree, from application policies to the requirements and timelines for all advanced degrees and certificates, and all of the factors that influence your progress.
Graduation deadlines
Students must apply for graduation through MyASU in accordance with the University Registrar policies. Learn more about applying for graduation and the related degree requirements and deadlines.
Student forms and petitions
A formal request for an exception to any Graduate College policy requires that you complete a petition, which must be approved by the committee chair and the head of your academic unit. Learn more about the process.
Elevating the graduate school experience