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Graduate School

Progress to Degree

To keep on track for graduation, you'll need to plan to meet major Graduate School milestones and academic requirements for your degree program.

Fall 2023 Deadlines & Commencement

September 22: Graduation Application Deadline
October 10: Format Check Deadline for Thesis/Dissertation
November 1: Defense Deadline
November 15: Final Submission Deadline
December 18: Commencement, 2:30 p.m., Colonial Life Arena 
December 18: Doctoral Commencement, 9:30 a.m., Koger Center 

Spring 2024 Deadlines & Commencement

March 4: Format Check Deadline for Thesis/Dissertation
March 22: Defense Deadline
April 8: Final Submission Deadline 
May 3: Commencement, 3 p.m., Colonial Life Arena 
May 4: Commencement, 9:30 a.m., Colonial Life Arena 
May 4: Doctoral Commencement, 1 p.m., Koger Center 
May 4: Commencement, 3 p.m., Colonial Life Arena 

Steps Toward Graduation

Master's Degree Progress

Chart your progress toward graduation and find all important deadlines in one place. 

Doctoral Degree Progress

Figure out how far along you are in your degree and keep track of important deadlines. 

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