Use this webform to share your dissertation or thesis defense announcement
After we receive your announcement details and flyer, we will post to the Events Calendar website and will send out an email announcement to your graduate program one week prior to your defense date. (Please be sure to factor 2-3 days reciept confirmation time into your form submission.)

To reserve a non-instructional space/conference room for your examination date, please go to https://uc-merced.emscloudservice.com/web.

For step-by-step instructions for reserving a room through the EMS Room Reservation system, please review EMS room reservation instructions.

If there are any updates or changes to the information submitted, please contact soe-grstaff@ucmerced.edu.
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If you or any committee members are attending virtual please contact your coordinator for a general petition
Flyer Attachment
Flyer Photo Attachment (For Event Calendar)