Important Dates and Deadlines
Fall 2025Census: September 17 |
Deadline: |
| Commencement Registration Deadline | TBD |
| Last day to Request a Master's Along the Way via the Advancement to Candidacy to graduate for Fall 2025 | November 7 |
| Last day to submit a Fall 2025 Graduation Application | December 1 |
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Last day to submit the Advancement to Candidacy for Spring 2026 |
December 1 |
| Deadline to submit ALL degree requirements for Master's and Doctoral Degree | December 12 |
| Last day of the Fall 2025 Semester | December 19 |
| Graduate Division Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony | December 19 |
**Note: If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, all forms will be accepted on the next succeeding business day.
Spring 2026Census: February 9 |
Deadline: |
| Commencement Registration Deadline | TBD |
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Last Day to Request a Master's Along the Way via the Advancement to Candidacy to graduate for Spring 2026 |
April 3 |
| Last day to submit a Spring 2026 Graduation Application | May 1 |
| Deadline to submit ALL degree requirements for Master's and Doctoral Degree | May 8 |
| Last day of the Spring 2026 Semester | May 15 |
| Graduate Division Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony | May 15 |
**Note: If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, all forms will be accepted on the next succeeding business day.
Summer 2026 |
Deadline: |
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Last Day to Request a Master's Along the Way via the Advancement to Candidacy to Graduate for Summer 2026 |
June 26 |
| Last day to submit the Advancement to Candidacy for Fall 2026 | July 1 |
| Last day to submit a Summer 2026 Graduation Application | August 1 |
| Deadline to submit ALL degree requirements for Master's and Doctoral Degree | August 7 |
| Last day of the Summer 2026 Semester | August 14 |
**Note: If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, all forms will be accepted on the next succeeding business day.
Helpful Links
- Graduation Information and Forms
- Registrar Dates and Deadlines
- Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook
Prior Dates and Deadlines
Fellowship and Funding Deadlines
Deadlines for these items vary. Visit Grad Funding for updates.
To be considered for all forms of student financial support, graduate students are required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We encourage all students to submit their FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline each year.
