Deadlines
Master's Students
| Requirement | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Summer 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Application |
October 4, 2019 |
March 6, 2020 | June 26, 2020 |
| Final Date for Thesis Defense | November 5, 2019 | April 7, 2020 | July 2, 2020 |
| Thesis due to The Graduate College |
November 12, 2019 |
April 14, 2020 | July 9, 2020 |
| Thesis must be approved by The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 26, 2019 | April 28, 2020 | July 23, 2020 |
| Comprehensive Examination Paperwork* |
December 2, 2019 |
May 4, 2020 | July 27, 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 2019 | Spring 2020 | Summer 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Application |
October 4, 2019 |
March 6, 2020 | June 26, 2020 |
| Final Date for Dissertation Defense | November 5, 2019 | April 7, 2020 | July 2, 2020 |
| Dissertation due to The Graduate College |
November 12, 2019 |
April 14, 2020 | July 9, 2020 |
| Dissertation must be approved by The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 26, 2019 | April 28, 2020 | July 23, 2020 |
| Survey of Earned Doctorates due to The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 26, 2019 | April 28, 2020 | July 23, 2020 |
