DEADLINES FOR GRADUATION
Spring 2012
GRADUATE PROGRAM COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Spring 2012 Masters/Doctoral Degree Candidates
March 2, 2012
Submit draft thesis/dissertation (at least one full chapter) to Library for format and style review.
March 30, 2012
Last day to complete a public defense of the thesis/dissertation. Report of Thesis/Dissertation Examination form must be signed and submitted to the CHSS Dean's Office by 5:00 p.m.
April 11, 2012
Last day to obtain signatures from the thesis/dissertation committee on the title page and abstract of the thesis/dissertation and signature of thesis/dissertation chair on route sheet. Submit route sheet and complete, defended and signed thesis/dissertation to the academic dean's office.
April 13, 2012
Last day to submit final thesis/dissertation (defended and signed) and Route Sheet to the Director of the Library.
April 19, 2012
Last day to complete the Oral/Written Comprehensive Exams. Report of Comprehensive Examination Form must be signed and submitted to the CHSS Dean’s Office by 5:00 p.m.
April 20, 2012
Last day to make all final copies of thesis/dissertation and submit to the Library for binding. Last day to submit Route Sheet to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
May 11-12, 2012
Commencement (Tentative)
May 14, 2012
All requirements for graduation (including grades) must be completed and processed through the Registrar's Office by 12 noon.



