Getting ready to graduate? See our master’s graduation checklist to be sure you have what is needed to graduate on time.
Spring 2026
Activity | deadline |
|---|---|
Priority deadline to submit the application for advanced degree in GradWeb (after this date, an override from your department is required) | April 10 |
Final deadline to submit the application for advanced degree in GradWeb. After this date, a General Petition is required. | May 15 |
Last day to upload your completed and approved thesis and submit signed forms to the Division of Graduate Studies | June 8 |
Official degree conferral date (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma) | June 15 |
Last day for department to submit the statement of completion of requirements in GradWeb | June 23 |
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 |
Deadline to petition for late application if the June 30 deadline is missed (link to petition coming soon) | Sept 4 |
Last day to upload your completed and approved thesis and submit signed forms to the Division of Graduate Studies | Sept 1 |
Official degree conferral date (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma) | Sept 12 |
Last day for department to approve graduation requests in Slate | Sept 22 |