Summer 2019 completion deadlines
The end of summer will be here before we know it. Students should refer to the deadlines below to make sure they are on track for completion this semester.
June 28: Last day to schedule an oral defense of a thesis/dissertation
July 15: Last day to hold an oral thesis/dissertation defense
July 15: Submit Survey of Earned Doctorates through the iPOS (PhD and DMA only)
July 22: Submit final revisions for thesis/dissertation format approval by 2:00 PM
July 22: Submit thesis and dissertation Pass/Fail forms to Graduate College by 2:00 PM
July 29: Submit thesis/dissertation to UMI/ProQuest by 2:00 PM
Aug. 2: Last day to record culminating experiences (non-thesis/dissertation) iPOS data entry by the academic unit
Information on formatting and submission of thesis/dissertations can be found at https://graduate.asu.edu/completing-your-degree/format
The graduation deadlines and procedures can be found at: https://graduate.asu.edu/completing-your-degree/deadlines
Further graduation information can be found athttps://graduate.asu.edu/completing-your-degree/deadlines#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 which students cannot hold an oral defense of a thesis or dissertation.
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