Fall 2019 graduation deadlines
The end of the semester is nearly here. Refer to the deadlines below to make sure you are on track to graduate this semester.
Nov 12: Submit survey of earned doctorates through the iPOS (PhD and DMA only)
Nov 13: Submit final revisions for thesis/dissertation format approval by 2 p.m.
Nov 13: Submit signed thesis/dissertation pass/fail form by 2 p.m.
Nov 13: Last day to submit commencement ceremony registration (see MyASU)
Nov 20: Submit thesis/dissertation to UMI/ProQuest by 2 p.m.
Dec 13: Last day to record culminating experiences (non-thesis/dissertation) iPOS data entry by the academic unit
Dec 16: Graduate commencement
Information on formatting and submission of thesis/dissertations can be found at https://graduate.asu.edu/current-students/completing-your-degree/formatting-your-thesis-or-dissertation
The graduation deadlines and procedures can be found at https://graduate.asu.edu/current-students/policies-forms-and-deadlines/graduation-deadlines
All oral defenses of a thesis, dissertation, etc. must be scheduled with the Graduate College at least 10 working days in advance of the planned defense date. Please use the official 10-Working Day Calendar for planning. There are certain dates during the academic year which students cannot hold an oral defense of a thesis or dissertation.
More stories from the Graduate Insider
Graduate education is an adventure
About eighteen months ago, I set out on a journey walking the islands of the Dodecanese during a sailing trip in Türkiye and Greece with several friends. Along the way, I found winding paths, timeless villages and breathtaking views of sea and sky. That experience got me thinking about how adventure shows up in other parts of life, especially in learning.
Finding your flow: Managing the graduate writing process
Graduate writing can feel like a marathon—long, demanding, and full of unexpected detours. But as Tristan Rebe, Program Manager for the Graduate Writing Center, reminded students in the Grad15: Managing the Writing Process webinar, writing is not about perfection—it’s about progress. “The best dissertation is a done dissertation,” Rebe said, quoting Robert Frost: the best way out is through.
