Important Dates for Graduate Students — Academic Year 2013-14

Summer Semester 2013

May 13 – June 7

Preview must be scheduled and completed

June 21

Thesis/dissertation due in Graduate College to be eligible for Summer graduation

July 1

Application for Summer graduation due through Student Center to avoid late fee

August 2

Final deadline for application for Summer graduation

Notification of completion of research paper/comprehensive exams due from department to the Graduate College and Registrar’s Office;
Summer semester ends

Fall Semester 2013

August 26

Instruction Begins

August 27 – October 25

Preview must be scheduled and completed

November 8

Thesis/dissertation due in Graduate College to be eligible for Fall graduation

December 20

Final deadline for application for Fall graduation;
Notification of completion of research paper/comprehensive exams due from department to the Graduate College and Registrar’s Office

December 21

Commencement

Spring Semester 2014

January 13

Instruction Begins

January 13 – March 14

Preview must be scheduled and completed

March 28

Thesis/dissertation due in Graduate College to be eligible for Spring graduation

April 1

Application for Spring graduation due through Student Center to avoid late fee and to ensure inclusion in the commencement booklet

May 9

Final deadline for application for Spring graduation;
Notification of completion of research paper/comprehensive exams due from department to the Graduate College and Registrar’s Office

May 9 & 10

Commencement