Step 1. Initial Thesis Proposal Draft Approved by Advisor

After completing the initial draft of your thesis proposal (the first three chapters), you must get it approved by your advisor before proceeding to the next step.

Step 2. Confirm Oral Defense Date and Time

You are responsible for contacting the oral defense committee members to schedule the date and time.

[Regarding Online Oral Defense]

According to the principles of the Office of Academic Affairs, all oral defenses must be conducted in person. If you have special circumstances and need to apply for an online oral defense, please contact the institute office first.

Step 3. Book the Oral Defense Room

Please check with the department office for available classrooms.

If you cannot come to the campus in person, you can ask a classmate to assist you.

• To book Room 401-1 or 401-2, please contact the Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education Office at Room 605.
• To book Room 701 or 836, please contact the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Office at Room 705.

Step 4. Prepare and Submit Hardcopy Application Documents [at least 2 weeks before the oral defense]

Please refer to the following required document (all must be submitted in hardcopy):

• D-1 PhD Thesis Oral Proposal Hearing Application Form (Click here to go to the document download area). Be sure to get your advisor's signature or authorize the institute office to stamp it on your behalf.

Step 5. Send Your Thesis

You are responsible for preparing envelopes and other necessary materials to send the initial thesis draft to your committee members. You may also send it electronically.

Step 6. Arrange Parking for Committee Members [at least 1 week before the oral defense]

Please confirm with your committee members if they need parking.If they do, you can request parking coupons from the institute office.

Step 7. Prepare Oral Defense Documents [at least 2 days before the oral defense]

(Click here to go to the document download area)

• D-2 PhD Thesis Review Form (1 copy for each committee member).

• D-3 Thesis Proposal Oral Defense Receipt (Be sure to read the instructions on the first page of the file before you print it).

Step 8. Conduct the Oral Defense

You must complete the oral defense by the deadline for the current semester.

Step 9. Submit Oral Defense Documents for Archiving [within 2 business days after the oral defense]

After completing your oral defense, please submit the following documents to the institute office within two business days:

• D-2 PhD Thesis Review Form
• D-4 Thesis Proposal Oral Defense Receipt

Step 10. Enter Information into the Student Information System [within 2 business days after the oral defense]

After completing your oral defense, please go to the student information system → "Thesis and Advisor Information" and enter your thesis-related information within two business days.

• Upon completing the above steps, you will have successfully passed your thesis proposal oral defense. The earliest you can proceed with your degree oral defense is three months later.
• Reminder: Please discuss with your advisor as early as possible to complete your thesis writing and apply according to the established procedures.