Graduation

The deadline to apply for May graduation is Friday, February 8, 2008.

	May 9 & 10, 2008
Commencement Information	Applying for Graduation and Deadline Information

NOTE: If you are applying for a bachelor's degree, you must contact the appropriate undergraduate Advising Center for information about graduation application procedures or the ceremony.

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The commencement ceremony is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate your outstanding academic achievement. We encourage you to participate in this special celebration!

Applying for Graduation and Deadline Information

You may now apply online for graduation through the CATSWEB at the Apply for graduation link. Please continue to view this Graduate College website for graduation instructions and important deadlines. Undergraduate (bachelor's) students need to contact the Advising Centers for specific information about applying for the undergraduate graduation.

All Master's and Doctoral students must apply for graduation in order to be considered a candidate for graduation. The deadline for the May 2008 graduation is February 8, 2008. Please note that the official Texas State Graduate College list of candidates for graduation is prepared each semester. If you believe that you are an eligible candidate for the May 2008 graduation and have missed the deadline, please contact the Office of the Graduate College at (512) 245-2581.

MASTER'S GRADUATION DEADLINES & INFORMATION

	May 2008	August 2008	December 2008
Application	February 8, 2008
Comprehensive Exam	April 28, 2008	July 28, 2008	December 8, 2008
Thesis due to the Committee	March 21, 2008	June 19, 2008	October 24, 2008
Thesis due to the Dean	April 9, 2008	July 9, 2008	November 14, 2008
Thesis due to the Library	May 1, 2008	July 31, 2008	December 11, 2008

Letter of Completion

DOCTORAL GRADUATION DEADLINES & INFORMATION

	May 2008	August 2008	December 2008
Application	February 8, 2008
Dissertation Defense Report Form	April 28, 2008	July 28, 2008	December 8, 2008
Dissertation due to the Committee	February 8, 2008	May 16, 2008	September 24, 2008
Dissertation due to the Dean	April 4, 2008	July 3, 2008	November 11, 2008
Dissertation due to the Library	May 1, 2008	July 31, 2008	December 11, 2008

Letter of Completion