Activity | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|
Priority deadline to submit application for advanced degree in GradWeb. After this date, you must contact your department to request an override. | July 2 | October 8 |
Last day to file application for final oral defense Approved applications are due at least 3 weeks before the defense*. Student should submit the application 4-5 weeks before defense to allow sufficient time for approvals. | 3 weeks prior to defense | 2 weeks prior to defense* |
Last day to hold final oral defense See final term registration exceptions | August 20 | November 24 |
Last day for dissertation committee to certify results of defense (instructions will be sent to committee members prior to the defense) | 2 weeks after defense | 2 weeks after defense |
Last day to upload your completed and approved dissertation and submit signed forms to the Graduate School | August 30 | 2 weeks after defense** |
| Official degree conferral date (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma) | September 11 | December 11 |
*Effective Fall 2021, the deadline for applying for defense changes to 2 weeks prior to the defense
**Effective Fall 2021, the deadline for submitting the dissertation changes to 2 weeks after the defense
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