Graduate students, mark your calendars for these approaching graduation deadlines for fall 2024.

Doctoral students (PhD)

PhD students must submit the dissertation with Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by Nov. 21. The dissertation must be submitted electronically for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day.

The single-page Thesis Approval Form (TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

Master’s students

Master's students must complete the thesis defense or final examination by Nov. 21. Notice of the examination must be provided to the Graduate School using the master's final examination form two weeks before the exam. Certain units do not require an exam for non-thesis students. Please contact your department with any questions.

Doctoral students (PhD, DMA)

PhD and DMA students must fill out the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) online by Nov. 21. See additional information about the survey.