Graduate students, mark your calendars with these approaching graduation deadlines for spring 2023.
Feb. 1 (preferred deadline)
Master's students, especially bachelor's-accelerated master's and dual degree students, should submit a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree to the Graduate School. Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate School.
March 1
Graduate students must apply online to graduate through Buff Portal on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in May. This is required whether you plan to attend the university-wide ceremony or not. Doctoral students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application, and the title may be updated until this deadline. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded.
March 1 (final deadline)
Master's students must submit a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree to the Graduate School if they have not already done so. Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate School.