Academic Forms
Key forms for students as they advance towards their degree objectives. See each form for information about specific deadlines, etc.
Declaration of Intent to Present the Portfolio
Submitted to IS Student Affairs Officer during the quarter prior to submitting your portfolio.
IS Department Graduation Forms
You must submit two forms:
- IS Department Graduation Form (Must be signed by your advisor) for GSE&IS (PDF includes instructions)
- UCLA Graduate Division Advancement to Candidacy form (signed by student only-- your advisor does not sign this form!).
Be sure to download and complete both forms!! These forms are always submitted to Susan Abler by the second Friday of your final quarter
Leave of Absence Approval Form
You must submit two forms:
IS Department Leave of Absence Form (Must be signed by your advisor. PhDs must also obtain the signature of the Chair of the DPC)
UCLA Leave of Absence Request (Must be signed by yourself and your advisor, plus thesis or dissertation committee chair if appropriate)
Petition to the Professional Program Committee
Submitted to the Professional Program Committee via IS Student Affairs Officer to request approval of previously taken courses.
Position Accepted Form
Submitted to the IS Student Affairs Officer when you have started in a new professional position.
Research Methods Requirement Approval Form
Submit this form if you have met the MLIS degree requirement for a graduate-level research methods course outside the department.


