UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair or the Vice Chair of Graduate Studies. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Director of Graduate Studies. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in-person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Director of Graduate Studies or the Department Chair. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health issues, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, absence of a committee member or student from campus, and financial hardship.

UCLA student and at least two faculty members from the nominated committee must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If other faculty/committee member(s) request to participate remotely, a special approval from the Chair is required. Approval for remote participation may be granted for the following reasons: health, UCLA faculty or external committee member located off campus, and extenuating circumstances.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Chair or Graduate Vice Chair. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health issues, committee member or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the program Chair. Approval may be granted for reasons including, but not limited to: health, difficulty scheduling an in-person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Department Chair. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health and difficulty scheduling an in person examination/committee member.

The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering’s Remote Participation Requirements are pending final review and approval. In the interim, remote participation request may be approved by the Chair.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Vice Chair of Graduate Education or the Graduate Office. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health concerns, difficulty scheduling (only when committee members are traveling), committee members located off-campus, and other extraneous reasons that are subject to review and approval. Approval will not be granted due to a preference for a remote participation or due to difficulty scheduling when all members of the committee are at UCLA.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair or Vice Chair. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, extreme difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located out of state, and financial hardship

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair or Vice Chair. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Vice Chair for Education. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health or financial hardship.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair or Vice Chair of Graduate Studies. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health reasons, UCLA faculty on sabbatical or on leave, or traveling off campus for research purposes such as attending conferences.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair or Vice Chair. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health difficulties, scheduling conflicts preventing in-person attendance on examination dates, off-campus location of faculty members, travel conflicts, and financial hardship.

Oral examinations and final defenses are expected to be in-person for the student and committee chair(s). One committee member can be remote without prior approval; remote participation of >1 committee member requires prior approval by the EEB Vice Chair for Graduate Education (or EEB Chair). Under extenuating circumstances where the student and/or committee chair cannot participate in person, remote examinations can be allowed; in such situations, a justification via email to the EEB Vice Chair for Graduate Education should describe the conditions justifying a remote examination.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. Upon approval from the committee chair or co-chairs, any non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely. Requests for remote participation of one UCLA faculty committee member (not the chair) can be approved by the committee chair. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, and UCLA faculty off campus. Requests for the remote participation of the student or more than one UCLA faculty committee member require special approval from the Vice Chair of Graduate Affairs or Department Chair. However, they are strongly discouraged and generally will only be considered under extreme or emergency circumstances.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the program director. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Molecular Toxicology IDP Chair. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, committee member or student located off campus, and financial hardship .

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the program director. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Department Chair or Vice Chair. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, committee member or student located off campus, and financial hardship”

The Department of Ethnomusicology’s Remote Participation Requirements are pending final review and approval. In the interim, remote participation request may be approved by the Chair.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Department Chair. Approval may be granted with reasonable justification as to why it cannot occur in person: health, financial hardship, etc.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examination and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Director of Graduate Studies. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, financial hardship.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Department Chair or Vice Chair. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA Faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair or Vice Chair. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Faculty Director. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Chair of the Program. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health, difficulty in scheduling an in-person examination, committee member(s) or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

The Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology’s Remote Participation Requirements are pending final review and approval. In the interim, remote participation request may be approved by the Chair.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Chair or Vice Chair. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, committee member or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Chair. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, committee member or student located off campus, and financial hardship

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair of the Graduate Training Committee. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: Health-Related reason: A medical condition preventing the student or faculty to participate in-person. Unanticipated Urgent condition: Any unexpected situation that requires faculty’s immediate attention and presence. Scheduling difficulty: Remote participation is allowed if in-person faculty examinations cannot be scheduled within three months from the date the request is submitted, with this option being limited to one faculty member at a time.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the MBIDP Chair or any MBIDP Home Area Director. Approval may be granted for reasons that include: health, significant difficulty scheduling an in-person, examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Chair of MCIP. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, committee member or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the department chair. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in-person examination due to committee member schedules, committee member or student located off campus, financial considerations.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs, who will also notify the department chair.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

Remote participation permitted of committee members (never the student, chair or co-chairs) with the approval of the committee chair or co-chair. Exceptions for student, chair or co-chairs to participate remotely will need IDP leadership approval. Student, chair or co-chairs must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, committee members serving on the doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or committee chair/co-chairs will require special approval from the Chair or Vice Chair of the Neuroscience Interdepartmental Graduate Program. Approval(s) may be granted for the following reasons, but not limited to: health, difficulty scheduling an in-person examination, chair/co-chairs/student located off campus, and financial hardship

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the respective Graduate Program Advisor and Graduate Program Director. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: medical/health reasons and UCLA faculty or student located off campus.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Program Director. Approval may be granted for several reasons which include but are not limited to the following: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Chair or Vice Chair for Graduate Studies. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in-person examination, committee member or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

Remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses are permitted with the approval of all committee members.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Director of Graduate Studies. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

UCLA faculty and students must attend oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) in person. If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, non-UCLA faculty or external subject matter experts serving on doctoral committees may participate remotely in oral qualifying examinations and final defenses with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs. Requests for the remote participation of the student or UCLA faculty require special approval from the Vice Chair or Chair if Vice Chair is the committee chair. Approval may be granted for the following reasons: health, difficulty scheduling an in-person examination, UCLA faculty or student located off campus, and financial hardship.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs and the Department Chair. Fully or partially remote oral qualifying examinations or final defenses may be requested for the following reasons: health, committee member or student unable to participate on campus, financial hardship, emergency.

If the student requests it or agrees to a request from the committee chair or co-chairs, oral qualifying examinations or final oral examinations (defense of dissertation) may be held fully or partially remote with the approval of the committee chair or co-chairs.