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Graduate School

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Academics

Make sure you're hitting important degree progress milestones and maintaining the academic standards necessary to stay in your graduate program. 

Spring 2024 Deadlines & Commencement

March   4: Format Check Deadline for Thesis/Dissertation
March 15: Graduation Application Deadline
March 22: Defense Deadline
April 8: Final Submission Deadline 
May 3: Master's and Certificate Commencement by College, 3 p.m., Colonial Life Arena 
May 4: Master's and Certificate Commencement by College, 9:30 a.m., Colonial Life Arena 
May 4: Doctoral Commencement, 1 p.m., Koger Center 
May 4: Master's and Certificate Commencement by College, 3 p.m., Colonial Life Arena 

Summer 2024 Deadlines & Commencement

July   5: Format Check Deadline for Thesis/Dissertation
July 15: Graduation Application Deadline
July 15: Defense Deadline
July 22: Final Submission Deadline 
August 15: Official Date of Graduation*

*Summer 2024 graduates will participate in commencement ceremonies December 16, 2024

Helping You on Your Way to Scholarly Success

Progress to Degree

Steps and deadlines to guide you through the completion of your master's or doctoral degree.  

Thesis & Dissertation

Our role in your thesis/dissertation process is two-fold: We validate the formatting of your document and as the gateway for electronic publishing of your thesis or dissertation.

Commencement

Requirements for graduation, day-of logistics and what you can expect during your ceremony.

Regulations & Appeals

Make sure you understand the Graduate School's academic regulations and what is required to stay in or rejoin a program. 

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