Master’s Degree Completion Deadlines

Activity

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Winter 2026

Spring 2026

Priority deadline to submit the application for advanced degree in GradWeb (after this date, an override from your department is required)

July 7

October 10

January 17

April 10

Final deadline to submit the application for advanced degree in GradWeb (with an override from your department)

August 8*

November 14*

February 20*

May 15*

Last day to upload your completed and approved thesis and submit signed forms to the Division of Graduate Studies

September 2 (due to Labor Day)

December 8

March 16

June 8

Official degree conferral date (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma)

September 13

December 13

March 21

June 15

Last day for department to submit the statement of completion of requirements in GradWeb

September 23

December 23

March 30

June 23

*It is highly recommended that you submit your application as early as possible. If you miss the priority deadline, you must contact your department to request a deadline override. After the final deadline, we cannot guarantee that your application will be accepted; you must contact the Division of Graduate Studies to discuss your options for late application. 

Getting ready to graduate? See our master’s graduation checklist to be sure you have what is needed to graduate on time.