Activity | Fall 2021 | Winter 2022 | Spring 2022 | Summer 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Priority deadline to submit application for advanced degree in GradWeb. After this date, you must contact your department to request an override. | October 8 | January 14 | April 8 | July 1 |
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 3 weeks before the defense*. Student should submit the application 4-5 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 24 | March 4 | May 27 | August 19 |
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 21 | March 29 | June 21 | September 20 |
| Official degree conferral date (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma) | December 11 | March 19 | June 13 | September 10 |
*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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