Activity |
Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 |
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Priority deadline to submit application for advanced degree in GradWeb. After this date, you must contact your department to request an override. |
October 7 | January 20 | April 14 |
July 7 |
Last day to provide a draft of the dissertation to your committee (This is the university's generally expected timeframe. Check with your department and/or committee for their specific requirements.) |
At least 3 weeks prior to defense | At least 3 weeks prior to defense | At least 3 weeks prior to defense | At least 3 weeks prior to defense |
Last day to file application for final oral defense (Committee- and department-approved applications are due at least 2 weeks before the defense*. Student should submit the application 3-4 weeks before defense to allow sufficient time for approvals.) |
2 weeks prior to defense* | 2 weeks prior to defense* | 2 weeks prior to defense* | 2 weeks prior to defense* |
Last day to hold final oral defense See final term registration exceptions |
November 23 | March 10 | June 2 | August 25 |
Last day for dissertation committee to certify results of defense (instructions will be sent to committee members prior to the defense) |
2 weeks after defense | 2 weeks after defense | 2 weeks after defense | 2 weeks after defense |
Last day to upload your completed and approved dissertation and submit signed forms to the Division of Graduate Studies |
2 weeks after defense** | 2 weeks after defense** | 2 weeks after defense** | 2 weeks after defense** |
Last day for department to submit the statement of completion of requirements in GradWeb | December 20 | April 4 | June 27 | September 26 |
Official degree conferral date (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma) | December 10 | March 25 | June 20 |
September 16 |
*Effective Fall 2021, the deadline for applying for defense is 2 weeks prior to the defense
**Effective Fall 2021, the deadline for submitting the dissertation is 2 weeks after the defense
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