Graduate Program Deadlines

Sep. 10, 2025

Last day to:

• File a degree application online through MySam. Students anticipating graduating in December 2025 must file degree applications in the Registrar's Office by 5 p.m.
• Submit a Graduate Certificate Completion Form to The Graduate School

Oct. 9, 2025

Last day to submit draft thesis/dissertation to the Thesis/Dissertation Specialist in The Graduate School for format and style review.

Nov. 6, 2025

Last day to:

• Complete a public defense of the thesis/dissertation.
• Begin an Electronic Route Sheet 
• Request an embargo via the Embargo Request Form for electronic thesis/dissertations to The Graduate School.

Nov. 20, 2025

Last day to submit the following to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office:

• Signed report of the outcome of the thesis/dissertation defense.
• Final thesis/dissertation or abstract.
• Electronic Route Sheet.

Last day to submit defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation to The Graduate School for final draft review.

Dec. 2, 2025

Last day to:

• Complete publication of Thesis/Dissertation through Vireo (or in print for Permanent Embargo students.) 
• Submit Electronic Route Sheet to the Thesis/Dissertation Specialist in The Graduate School.

Dec. 4, 2025

Last day to:

• Submit signed Report of Comprehensive Examination Form (or equivalent - Portfolio Results Form, Capstone Results Form, Exam Waivers, etc.) to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office.
• Submit Electronic Route Sheet to the Dean of The Graduate School.

Dec. 12-13, 2025

Commencement, Precise date and time TBD

Dec. 15, 2025

All requirements for graduation (including grades) must be completed and processed through the Registrar's Office by 12 noon.