Deadlines
Please note that, until further notice, thesis and dissertation defenses and oral comprehensive exams are not to take place in person. Instead, they will be held remotely via Zoom or Teams. This decision was made to help protect the health and well-being of the entire campus community.
Master's Students
| Requirement | Fall 2020 |
|---|---|
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation | October 2, 2020 |
| Final Date for Thesis Defense | November 3, 2020 |
| Thesis Due to The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 10, 2020 |
| Thesis Must be Approved by The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 24, 2020 |
| Comprehensive Examination Paperwork* | December 2, 2020 |
*For Thesis or Non-Thesis students: The comprehensive exam deadline is for paperwork only. If your comprehensive examination is your thesis defense, it must be scheduled and completed by the defense deadlines listed above. Please work with your graduate advisor to make sure you meet all departmental deadlines and other degree requirements.
Doctoral Students
| Requirement | Fall 2020 |
|---|---|
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation | October 2, 2020 |
| Final Date for Dissertation Defense | November 3, 2020 |
| Dissertation Due to The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 10, 2020 |
| Dissertation Must be Approved by The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 24, 2020 |
| Survey of Earned Doctorates due to The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 24, 2020 |