Getting ready to graduate? See our doctoral graduation checklist to be sure you have what is needed to graduate on time.
Spring 2026
Activity | deadline |
|---|---|
Priority deadline to submit application for advanced degree in GradWeb. After this date, you must contact your department to request an override. | April 10 |
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 |
Last day to file application for final oral defense *Committee- and department-approved applications are due 2 weeks before the defense. Students should submit the application 3-4 weeks before defense to allow sufficient time for approvals. | 2 weeks prior to defense* |
Last day to hold final oral defense. Students defending after this date will be considered graduates of the next term. See final term registration information here. | May 29 |
Last day for dissertation committee to certify results of defense in GradWeb (instructions will be sent to committee members prior to the defense) | 2 weeks after defense |
Last day to upload your completed and committee-approved dissertation to the Division of Graduate Studies | 2 weeks after defense |
Last day for department to submit the statement of completion of requirements in GradWeb | June 23 |
Official degree conferral date (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma) | June 15 |
Summer 2026
The Division of Graduate Studies is transitioning to a new system for processing graduation applications in July 2026. For approximately the first two weeks of July, students will not be able to submit applications, so we encourage anyone planning to graduate Summer term to submit their application before July 1st.
activity | deadline |
|---|---|
Deadline to submit the application for advanced degree in GradWeb | June 30 |
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.) | 3 weeks prior to defense |
Last day to file application for dissertation defense *Committee- and department-approved applications are due 2 weeks before the defense. Students should submit the application 3-4 weeks before defense to allow sufficient time for approvals. | 2 weeks prior to defense* |
Last day to hold dissertation defense. Students defending after this date will be considered graduates of the next term. See final term registration information here. | Aug 21 |
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 |
Last day to upload your completed and committee-approved dissertation to the Division of Graduate Studies | 2 weeks after defense |
Last day for department to approve graduation requests in Slate | Sept 22 |
Official degree conferral date (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma) | Sept 12 |