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.

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