Outside Examiner Request Form
The presence of an 鈥渙utside examiner鈥�, representing the UAF/UAA Graduate Schools is required at all Ph.D. examinations and is appointed by the UAF/UAA Graduate Schools. The function of the Outside Examiner is to determine that a stringent, unbiased examination is given and that it is fairly administered and evaluated. The outside examiner should be provided with an opportunity to question the candidate during the oral examination. Note: The outside examiner should be given a copy of the dissertation at least a week before the defense.
Due to the unavailability of tenure-track faculty members to serve certain functions for the UAA Graduate School, the following blackout period becomes necessary: Oral exams for PhD students cannot be scheduled less than two weeks prior to the last day of instruction in the Fall or Semester.
Submit form two weeks or ten business days in advance of exam date.