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Adding a Syllabus

Graduate students in certain programs can utilize the GRAD: Master’s Track Declaration
workflow form to request to declare or change the thesis/non-thesis option for their master’s degree. Students should refer to the Graduate School catalog for academic regulations. 

To view a pdf version of this user guide, including screenshots of YES, click here: Master's Track Declaration Form User Guide.

Navigating to the GRAD: Master’s Track Declaration Workflow

  1. Open the GRAD: Master’s Track Declaration workflow at
    https://vanderbilt.kualibuild.com/app/68372eb8ef7af40282c9f217/run.
  2. The GRAD: Master’s Track Declaration workflow form will open. Student VUnetID, First Name, Last Name, and EMPLID will pre-populate.

Completing the Form

  1. Select the applicable program from the drop-down menu.
  2. Select the appropriate discipline from the drop-down menu.
  3. Select the desired option: THESIS or NON-THESIS. Please note this selection will supersede any previous selection(s).
  4. Click Submit.

Submission

Upon submission, you will receive an email indicating receipt of your form. Please allow 7-10 business days for departmental and school reviews. You will receive additional notifications.

Approval Process

GRAD: Master’s Track Declaration requests route to the following people/offices:

  • The program coordinator/manager for your academic program
  • The Director of Graduate Studies for your academic program
  • The Graduate School
  • Upon final approval, the Office of the University Registrar will update your academic record

Requests Sent Back

At any point in the process, an approver may send the form back to you for updates. If a request is sent back to you, you will receive an automated email message from the workflow system. Click View Item to access the form and make any necessary changes.

Notifications

Notifications about the GRAD: Master’s Track Declaration workflow will be sent as follows:

  • You will receive an email notification when you submit the request.
  • You will receive an email notification if your request is denied for any reason.
  • You will receive an email notification if your request is sent back to you for any reason.
  • You will receive an email notification if your request is approved, once your record has been updated.

Questions

Please contact the YES Help Line at yes@vanderbilt.edu or 615-343-4306 if you have questions about this application.