Graduate Program Deadlines

Fall 2021
Masters/Doctoral Degree Candidates

 

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Oct. 6, 2021

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

Nov. 5, 2021

Last day to complete a public defense of the thesis/dissertation.

  • Student must start an Electronic Route Sheet and the department must send a signed report of the outcome of the thesis/dissertation defense to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office.

Last day to request an embargo via the Embargo Request Form for electronic thesis/dissertations to The Graduate School.

Nov. 19, 2021

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. 1, 2021

Last day to complete publication of Thesis/Dissertation through Vireo (or in print for Permanent Embargo students.)  Last day to submit Electronic Route Sheet to the Thesis/Dissertation Specialist in The Graduate School.

Dec. 1, 2021

Last day to submit Electronic Route Sheet to the Dean of The Graduate School.

Dec. 2, 2021

Report of Comprehensive Examination Form must be signed and submitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office by 5:00 p.m.

Dec. 9-11, 2021

Commencement, Exact Date/Time TBD

Dec. 13, 2021

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