FAQs

1. Documents needed for thesis oriented programs
   1. A final oral examination result with a unanimous result from the examination committee.
   2. A.n Application for Graduation, and a Submission Form for Thesis Binding (TH 02)
   3. A Publication of Thesis Result Form (TH 04) and a copy of the paper already published, or original acceptance letter for publication accompanied by a copy of the manuscript.

   More than one publication may be necessary in some doctoral programs. Further information is available on The Graduate School website (https://www.grad.ku.ac.th) or the student’s department/program.

   Guideline for Thesis Publication

   1. The name of students’ thesis advisor is to appear in the journal/papers along with the name “Kasetsart University” (As per a resolution of the Board of The Graduate School meeting number 3/2553, on 25 February 2553)
   2. The first name to appear as author in a journal/paper is to be elected by students and lecturers.

1. Documents needed for non-thesis oriented programs
   1. A comprehensive examination result with a unanimous result from the examination committee.
   2. A CD-ROM of the student’s independent study with all pertinent documents for graduation.

Thesis oriented program students are requested to submit the thesis manuscript, and settle the thesis binding and thesis CD compilation fees at the cashier counter, 1st floor, The Graduate School Building. Students are subsequently requested to return a Submission Form for Thesis Binding (TH 02) to the student counter service, and register the students’ names in the graduated student name list.

Non-thesis oriented program students are requested to submit the independent study CD-ROM, and any other relevant documents, to The Graduate School. Students are subsequently requested to sign the graduate student name list of non-thesis program. In each month, The Graduate School is to gather all names to be submitted for the monthly degree approval. The graduate students’ names can be verified at the

• Counter services of The Graduate School
• Graduate School website (https://www.grad.ku.ac.th)
• After the publication of the students’ names in the graduate name list, students can request documents for graduation as follows:
  • Students can obtain a transcript from the Office of the Registrar (Graduation version). Two-inch photos of students, with proper attire (neckties are obligatory for male students), are to be provided by the students.
  • Students can obtain a certification of graduation from The Graduate School by submittal of Transcripts and Certification Letters Request Forms (GS 08), complete with two-inch photograph of students, with proper attire (neckties are obligatory for male students).

1. Thesis submittal process

   Within 2 weeks following the final oral examination

   1. Submittal of a thesis manuscript (paperback binding) in the format as suggested by The Graduate School, and complete with a Thesis Review Form (TH 01)
   2. Submittal of a final oral examination result
   3. Submittal of a General Request Form (GS 01) (without signature from advisor) with completed thesis approval form (without the advisory committee’s signatures), accompanied by the following documents for a review of the thesis format: abstract page (student’s signature only is required), request for Thesis Title Change by the Final Oral Examination Committee (TH 03) (where applicable), to The Graduate School.

   Within 3 weeks following the final oral examination

   The following documents need to be obtained from The Graduate School following the completed reviewing process:

   1. A thesis manuscript together with a Thesis Review Form (TH 01)
   2. A Thesis approval form, abstract page, and General Request Form (GS 01)

   Within 4 weeks following the final oral examination

   Submittal of the unbound thesis manuscript, Submission Form for Thesis Binding (TH 02), and other relevant documents, as specified on the TH 02 form for verification. The Graduate School is to stamp the TH 02 form as approved for a publication grant, once all relevant documents as specified above are deemed acceptable.

   Within 5 weeks following the final oral examination

   Payment of the binding and CD compiling fees at the financial counter – 1st floor, The Graduate School building. Registration of the student’s name in the graduated student name list and return of the TH 02 form to the officers at the student counter service.

2. If the specified date falls on public holidays, the date of the subsequent working day is applicable.
3. If students fail to complete all processes after 120 days from the final oral examination, the examination results are to be canceled.

1. Candidates for the graduate diploma program have to hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
2. Candidates for the Master’s Degree Program have to hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
3. Candidates for the Doctoral Degree Program have to hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with an outstanding study record, or alternatively, a master’s degree or equivalent.

Candidates have to meet all further qualifications as specified for each individual program. For more information, please refer to The Graduate School Website, “Application” section.

1. Students who fail to complete their registration within the timeframe specified need to adhere to the following procedure:
   • A General Request form (GS01) for the restoration of graduate student status needs to be submitted (restoration of student status is valid for 1 semester).

1. Students, who have completed the final oral examination but have not submitted thesis manuscript, and are waiting for publication acceptance or comprehensive examination (Plan B) in written/oral examination format, need to adhere to the following procedure:
   • A General Request form (GS01) for the restoration of graduate student status needs to be submitted (restoration of student status is valid for 1 semester).

1. Students who are to complete their studies within 1 year from a request for special reinstatement, but are unable to graduate need to adhere to the following procedure:
   1. A General Request form (GS01) for the first restoration of student status needs to be submitted (restoration of student status is valid for 1 academic year).
   2. A research work schedule with the approval of the thesis advisor needs to be attached.

The approved General Request form for restoration of student status must be complete by:

Regular program students

1. An approved General Request form, along with the settlement of the restoration fee of 3,000 Baht at student counter service of The Graduate School, needs to be submitted.
2. The student’s registration needs to be completed.
3. A copy of the General Request form needs to be provided as a proof.
4. The original completed General Request form, along with a copy of the registration document, needs to be submitted to The Graduate School.

Special program students

1. An approved General Request form, along with the settlement of the restoration fee, needs to be submitted to the student’s program.
2. The student’s registration needs to be completed.
3. A copy of the General Request form needs to be provided as a proof.
4. The original completed General Request form, along with a copy of the registration document, needs to be submitted to The Graduate School.