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
Steps to Your Master's Degree
Your degree program may have additional requirements and deadlines, such as a language
proficiency exam or thesis defense. Check with your advisor about specific degree
requirements for your program of study.
If you'd like to remove or add a course for approval, complete the Program of Study
Adjustment form. It must be approved by your advisor, graduate director and the dean
of the Graduate School.
When should this be completed?
Within the first 12 months of course work.
2. Complete All Program Requirements
Course Requirements
Check with your program for specific course requirements.
When should this be completed?
By your final term of study.
3. Complete Your Thesis
If your program requires a thesis, this is at least a four-step process:
Have your thesis topic approved by your advisor and thesis committee.
Submit a draft of your thesis for a preliminary format check, here.
Defend your thesis and attend to any required changes.