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Take a screenshot after you run the final accessibility check in Microsoft Word to prove that the document has no outstanding issues related to accessibility.\nConvert the accessible docx file to an accessible PDF for submission.\nObtain Proof of Submission to a peer-reviewed article, with the student’s name listed as first author. (or co-first author).\nPrior to February 10th (for May graduation), June 10th (for August graduation) or October 10th (for December graduation): Complete the degree application on \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://myrecords.nebraska.edu/psp/myrecords/NBM/HRMS/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&\" \u0014MyRecords\u0015.\nComplete the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://forms.office.com.mcas.ms/r/2USCJNEqZN?McasTsid=27548&McasCtx=4\" \u0014Convocation & Accomplishments Survey\u0015. The information that you provide is presented in the Convocation program and ceremony.\nComplete the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://forms.office.com.mcas.ms/r/C3GwjYGGH2?McasTsid=27548&McasCtx=4\" \u0014Graduate Program Effectiveness & Student Satisfaction Survey\u0015.\nEnsure that your final oral examination committee has electronically reported the results in \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://seguidor.unmc.edu\" \u0014Seguidor\u0015 within 7 days after completion of the examination.\nComplete the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://sed-ncses.org\" \\h \u0014Survey of Earned Doctorates\u0015 (You will need to keep the Certificate of Completion).\nElectronically submit your final dissertation (as an accessible PDF.) to the DigitalCommons@UNMC\nObtain Verification by the Program Director and Supervisor certifying completion of program requirements (see additional details below).\nAfter completing the above requirements, complete the online \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://forms.office.com/r/EHk1K0YdjS\" \u0014Checklist Before Graduation\u0015**.\n**To complete the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://forms.office.com/r/EHk1K0YdjS\" \u0014Checklist Before Graduation\u0015, you will need to complete all above steps. The Office of Graduate Studies will only accept the completed checklist and will not accept the requirements one at a time.\nThe student is solely responsible for ensuring that all of the tasks listed above are completed, including submission of the appropriate documents prior to the deadline established by the Graduate Studies Office.\nTIMELINE FOR FINAL ORAL EXAM / DISSERTATION DEFENSE\nAt least 4 months prior to degree completion: Enroll in the Canvas ADA Compliance Course for Theses and Dissertations using this code:\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://unmc.instructure.com/enroll/7LFNMN\" \u0014 https://unmc.instructure.com/enroll/7LFNMN\u0015. Use the template document provided so your dissertation is structured to be compliant with ADA/Title II. Contact Graduate Studies if you encounter difficulty enrolling.\nPrior to February 10th (for May graduation), June 10th (for August graduation) or October 10th (for December graduation): Complete the degree application on \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://myrecords.nebraska.edu/psp/myrecords/NBM/HRMS/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&\" \u0014MyRecords\u0015.\nRecommended:  Two-to-three months in advance of the approximate date of the Final Oral Exam, the student should consult with his/her Supervisor and Supervisory Committee and establish the tentative (unofficial) date and time for the exam. It is also advisable at this point to reserve the rooms in which the public and closed-door components of the exam will be held. 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