Deadlines
The Graduate College highly recommends that dissertation/thesis defenses and comprehensive exam meetings take place remotely via Zoom or Teams until further notice. If those meetings do take place in person, the university’s social distancing requirements must be followed, guests may not attend in person, and anyone with an approved accommodation must be allowed to participate remotely.
Master's Students
| Requirement | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation | October 2, 2020 | March 5, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
| Final Date for Thesis Defense | November 3, 2020 | April 6, 2021 | June 29, 2021 |
| Thesis Due to The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 10, 2020 | April 13, 2021 | July 6, 2021 |
| Thesis Must be Approved by The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 24, 2020 | April 27, 2021 | July 20, 2021 |
| Comprehensive Examination Paperwork* | December 2, 2020 | May 4, 2021 | July 27, 2021 |
*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 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation | October 2, 2020 | March 5, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
| Final Date for Dissertation Defense | November 3, 2020 | April 6, 2021 | June 29, 2021 |
| Dissertation Due to The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 10, 2020 | April 13, 2021 | July 6, 2021 |
| Dissertation Must be Approved by The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 24, 2020 | April 27, 2021 | July 20, 2021 |
| Survey of Earned Doctorates due to The Graduate College by 5 p.m. | November 24, 2020 | April 27, 2021 | July 20, 2021 |