Graduation deadlines

The end of the semester will be here before you know it. Please refer to the deadlines below to make sure you are on time to graduate this semester. 

Friday, June 28: Last day to schedule an oral defense of a thesis/dissertation

Monday, July 15: Last day to hold an oral thesis/dissertation defense

Monday, July 15: Submit Survey of Earned Doctorates (PhD and DMA only)

Monday, July 22: Submit final revisions for thesis/dissertation format approval

Monday, July 22: Submit signed original thesis/dissertation pass/fail form

Monday, July 29: Submit thesis/dissertation to UMI/ProQuest

See all graduation deadlines and procedures.

*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, available online. Please note that there are certain dates during the academic year during which students cannot hold an oral defense of a thesis or dissertation.