Important Dates and Deadlines
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Fall 2025 Census: September 17 |
Deadline: |
| Commencement Registration Deadline | December 1 |
| 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.
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Spring 2026 Census: February 9 |
Deadline: |
| Commencement Registration Deadline | May 1 |
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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.
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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
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.


