Important Dates for Thesis Writers

2013-2014

Fall 2013
Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 29 Dec. 13 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Thesis in hands of advisor & committee Last day for thesis exam Thesis due in Graduate Office-via online submission. (Graduation clearance forms due also) Comprehensive Exam Results Forms due Applications for May graduation and Spring Thesis Committee Approvals due Fall Commencement

Spring 2014
Mar. 28 Apr. 4 Apr. 25 May 9 May 9 May 10 Thesis in hands of advisor & committee Last day for thesis exam Thesis due in Graduate Office- via online submission. (graduation clearance forms due also) Comprehensive Exam Results forms due Applications for August graduation and Summer Thesis Committee Approvals due Spring Commencement

Summer 2014
June 20 June 27 July 18 also) July 31 July 31 Aug. 1 Thesis in hands of advisor & committee Last day for thesis exam Thesis due in Graduate Office- via online submission. (graduation clearance forms due Comprehensive Exam Results forms due Applications for December graduation and Fall Thesis Committee Approvals due Summer Degree Date

Note: The dates given for "Thesis in hands of" and "Last Day for Thesis Exam" are given to help the student and advisor in planning. They are given as the latest possible dates to complete each item. It is recommended that thesis writers consider the amount of time needed by the Department Chair to read and comment on the thesis after the committee has met for the exam, since one week may not be enough time for this part of the approval process.