Below, you will find the forms commonly used by graduate students at the University of Cincinnati. All of our forms are in PDF format, so you will need Acrobat Reader 6.0 to view and print them. You can download Acrobat 6.0 at no cost from the Adobe web site.

For questions about program extension or reinstatement forms, please refer to the Program Extension and Reinstatement Policy.

• Graduate Petition for Reinstatement and/or Extension
  If you have not registered for at least one graduate credit hour in your program during an academic year and wish to continue in your program or if you wish to extend your program's time limit for attaining your degree, you must complete this form and submit it to your graduate program director.
  
  Graduate Petition for Reinstatement and/or Extension Instructions and Forms (pdf)
  
  
• Leave of Absence Request
  If you wish to apply for a leave of absence, you must complete this form and submit it to your program director, along with the appropriate documentation explaining the reason for your leave.
  
  Leave of Absence Form (pdf)
  
  
• Reapplication Request
  If you have not been enrolled in classes for more than three years and wish to be readmitted to the University, you must complete this form and submit it to your program director, along with the reapplication fee.
  
  Graduate School Reapplication Form and Instructions (pdf)
  
  
• Grievance Form
  The University of Cincinnati provides an opportunity for the resolution of disputes involving graduate students in a fair and collegial manner. This form is the one to be submitted by the Grievant to the appointing administrator. More details about the grievance process are available in the Graduate Student Handbook (pdf) or from the Graduate School office.
  
  Graduate School Grievance Form (pdf)
  
  
• ETD Approval Form
  If you are ready to submit your electronic thesis or dissertation on disk for graduation, remember to place this completed form at the beginning of your PDF file.
  
  ETD Committee Approval Form (pdf)
  
  
• Summer Fellowships
  If you are looking for a competitive summer fellowship, visit the  Summer Graduate Student Research Fellowship Website
  
  
• International Student Forms
  If you are looking for International Student related forms, please visit the International Student Services Office Forms web page.
  
  
• Research and Sponsored Programs
  If you are looking for research or sponsored programs related forms, please visit the Research and Sponsored Programs Forms web page.