Activity | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Priority deadline to submit application for advanced degree in GradWeb. After this date, you must contact your department to request an override. | July 7 | October 6 | January 19 | April 12 | July 5 |
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 | 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 | 2 weeks prior to defense |
Last day to hold final oral defense See final term registration exceptions | August 25 | November 22 | March 8 | May 31 | August 23 |
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 | 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 | 2 weeks after defense |
Last day for department to submit the statement of completion of requirements in GradWeb | September 26 | December 19 | April 1 | June 25 | September 24 |
Official degree conferral date (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma) | September 16 | December 9 | March 23 | June 17 | September 14 |
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