Are PhD defense ceremonies proceeding as planned?
In principle, PhD defense ceremonies can proceed as planned. The Office of Doctoral Presentations and Academic Ceremonies has the contacts with the PhD candidates. PhD defense ceremonies were the entire doctoral committee is present on campus can take place in the promotion hall (Atlas 0.710) without specific adjustments. For defense ceremonies with one or more online committee members, a separate procedure has been established. You can find those . The promoter is contacted to explain the procedure and opportunities. If there are any changes to the original defense committee, please contact the dean of your department.