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What is ABD?

ABD (All But Dissertation)

ABD stands for “all but dissertation." This means a currently enrolled student has has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the doctorate except for the dissertation, including:

• All program course requirements specified in the Bulletin for the student’s year of admission;
• All research skills requirements;
• Comprehensive examination;
• Departmental requirements regarding prospectus or plans for dissertation.

Certification is required by Graduate Director, who completes and submits this form to The Graduate School at Binghamton University:

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