Degree Milestone Deadlines
All graduate students should familiarize themselves with the Graduate College deadlines below, the deadlines within their academic unit, and the University Academic Calendar.
Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the university to do so.
Master's Degree Deadlines
Non-thesis master's students should contact their academic unit the semester prior to taking the exam to discuss scheduling and requirements.
| Deadlines | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final day to submit master's degree Program of Study to the Graduate College | Monday, October 5 | Monday, March 1 | Monday, October 4 |
| Final day to submit Master's Thesis Topic and Committee Membership form to the Graduate College (thesis students only) | Monday, October 5 | Monday, March 1 | Monday, October 4 |
| Final day to apply for graduation | Monday, February 15 | Tuesday, June 1 | Wednesday, September 15 |
| Final day to submit Request for Degree Check online (thesis students only) | Friday, April 9 | Thursday, July 1 | Friday, November 12 |
| Final day to submit Request for Authority to Defend to the Graduate College (thesis students only) | Friday, April 23 | Thursday, July 15 | Wednesday, November 24 |
| Final day to complete master's non-thesis examination (non-thesis students only) | Friday, May 7 | Thursday, July 29 | Friday, December 10 |
| Final day to hold thesis defense (thesis students only) | Friday, May 7 | Thursday, July 29 | Friday, December 10 |
| Final day to submit thesis to SHAREOK (thesis students only) | Friday, May 14 | Thursday, August 5 | Friday, December 17 |
Doctoral Degree Deadlines
| Deadlines | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final day to apply for the doctoral general examination* | Friday, February 5 | Friday, June 25 | Friday, September 3 |
| Final day to apply for graduation | Monday, February 15 | Tuesday, June 1 | Wednesday, September 15 |
| Final day to submit Request for Degree Check online | Friday, April 9 | Thursday, July 1 | Friday, November 12 |
| Final day to submit Request for Authority to Defend to the Graduate College | Friday, April 23 | Thursday, July 15 | Wednesday, November 24 |
| Final day to complete doctoral general examination | Friday, May 7 | Thursday, July 29 | Friday, December 10 |
| Final day to hold dissertation defense | Friday, May 7 | Thursday, July 29 | Friday, December 10 |
| Final day to submit dissertation to SHAREOK | Friday, May 14 | Thursday, August 5 | Friday, December 17 |
*The Advisory Conference Report is due no later than the term before the general examination. It is important to allow sufficient time for your Graduate College counselor to thoroughly review your ACR prior to your exam. ACR review will take longer during peak times, such as the final month of the term when many defenses and exams are typically held. If your ACR has errors or does not meet degree requirements or policies, you will need additional time to make corrections, consult with your academic unit, and re-submit the ACR. Therefore, follow the suggested ACR submission deadlines below to ensure your general exam schedule stays on track:
- Second week of May, for fall exam
- Second week of October, for spring exam
- Second week of February, for summer exam
Graduate Certificate Deadlines
| Deadlines | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final day to submit Graduate Certificate Program Report to the Graduate College | Monday, March 1 | Monday, July 5 | Monday, October 4 |
