Doctoral Program in History

Graduate study in history is conducted under the regulations adopted by the faculty of the Graduate College as set forth in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graduate Studies Bulletin. Within these regulations of the Graduate College, this guide describes the specific requirements and procedures of the Department of History. In no way does it supersede or abrogate the regulations of the Graduate College. Students and advisers should familiarize themselves with the regulations of both this guide and the Graduate Studies Bulletin.

Graduate students may continue a Ph.D. degree program under regulations in force when they were admitted to the degree program. Regulations in this guide will not be applied retroactively to students whose status or degree objective does not change. Students admitted to the Ph.D. degree program after the adoption of this guide will be expected to adhere to these regulations The Graduate Committee is appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon the recommendation of the chair of the department. It is responsible for the maintenance of regulations concerning the department's graduate program.

The Office of Graduate Studies awards fellowships and dissertation travel grants to graduate students. The Department of History also awards a few fellowships and grants for study and research to qualified graduate students. For more information, contact the Office of Graduate Studies or the chair of the departmental Graduate Committee.