Graduate Academic Calendar
Refer also to the University Academic Calendar for term dates, holidays, and other deadlines that apply to all students.
Please note the important academic and graduation-related deadlines for graduate students below. Dates are listed in chronological order. Students are responsible for meeting all applicable deadlines.
Spring 2026
| Event or Activity | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Classwork begins. | Monday, January 12 |
| Last day to submit the Admission to Doctoral Candidacy form for Summer 2026 graduation. | Friday, January 30 |
| Last day to attend or view the online tutorial for the Thesis and Dissertation Formatting & Guide to Graduation session. | Friday, March 6 |
| Last day to submit a revised Plan of Study (if required). | Friday, March 13 |
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Last day to file a Graduation Application* with the Office of the Registrar. The April 1 deadline is the last day to file for your name to appear in the Spring Commencement Book. | Wednesday, April 1 |
| Last day to submit the Thesis/Dissertation Oral Defense Form for Spring 2026 graduation deadlines. | Friday, April 10 |
| Last day to submit the Thesis/Dissertation Document Approval Form. | Friday, April 17 |
| Last day to complete online submission of the electronic thesis or dissertation. | Friday, April 24 |
| Classwork ends. | Friday, May 1 |
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End of Term Formal reports and creative components due. | Friday, May 8 |
| Graduate Commencement | Friday, May 8 |
Summer 2026
| Event or Activity | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Classwork begins | Monday, May 18 |
| Last day to submit the Admission to Doctoral Candidacy form for Fall 2026 graduation. | Friday, June 5 |
| Last day to attend or view the online tutorial for the Thesis and Dissertation Formatting & Guide to Graduation session. | Friday, June 5 |
| Last day to submit a revised Plan of Study (if required). | Friday, June 19 |
Last day to file a Graduation Application* with the Office of the Registrar. The summer deadline applies only to graduation clearance. | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Last day to submit the Thesis/Dissertation Oral Defense Form to meet Summer 2026 graduation deadlines. | Friday, July 10 |
| Last day to submit the Thesis/Dissertation Document Approval Form. | Friday, July 17 |
| Last day to complete online submission of the electronic thesis or dissertation. | Friday, July 24 |
| Class work ends. | Friday, July 31 |
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End of Term Formal reports and creative components due. | Friday, July 31 |
Fall 2026
| Event or Activity | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Last day for doctoral students to complete requirements for admission to doctoral candidacy and have the Admission to Doctoral Candidacy form approved by the dean of the Graduate College. Approval by this date will allow for reduced continuous enrollment (at least two credit hours) and full-time status for the Fall 2026 term. | Monday, August 3 |
| Class work begins | Moday, August 17 |
| Last day to attend or view the online tutorial for the Thesis and Dissertation Formatting & Guide to Graduation session. | Friday, October 9 |
| Last day to submit a revised Plan of Study (if needed). | Friday, October 16 |
Last day to file a Graduation Application* with the Office of the Registrar. The November 2 deadline is the last day to file for your name to appear in the Fall Commencement Book. | Monday, November 2 |
| Last day to submit the Admission to Doctoral Candidacy form for Spring 2027 Graduation. | Friday, November 6 |
| Last day to submit the Thesis/Dissertation Oral Defense Form to meet semester graduation deadlines. | Friday, November 13 |
| Last day to complete submission of Thesis/Dissertation Document Approval Form. | Friday, November 20 |
| Last day to complete online submission of electronic thesis or dissertation. | Monday, November 30 |
| Class work ends. | Friday, December 4 |
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End of Term. Formal reports and creative components due. | Friday, December 11 |
| Graduate Commencement. | To be determined |