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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. 

Fall 2022 Deadlines & Commencement

October 10: Format Check Deadline for Thesis/Dissertation
September 19: Graduation Application Deadline
November 1: Defense Deadline
November 15: Final Submission Deadline 
December 12: Commencement, 2:30 p.m., Colonial Life Arena 
December 12: Doctoral Commencement, 9:30 a.m., Koger Center 

Spring 2023 Deadlines & Commencement

March 1: Format Check Deadline for Thesis/Dissertation
March 10: Graduation Application Deadline
March 21: Defense Deadline
April 4: Final Submission Deadline 
May 5: Commencement, 3 p.m., Colonial Life Arena 
May 6: Doctoral Commencement, 1 p.m., Koger Center 
May 6: Commencement, 3 p.m., Colonial Life Arena 

Summer 2023 Deadlines

July 6: Format Check Deadline for Thesis/Dissertation
July 14: Defense Deadline
July 18: Graduation Application Deadline
July 24: Final Submission Deadline 
August 15: Summer Graduation (No Commencement Ceremony)

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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