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Graduate School

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Academics

Make sure you're hitting important degree progress milestones and maintaining the academic standards necessary to stay in your graduate 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 

Helping You on Your Way to Scholarly Success

Progress to Degree

Steps and deadlines to guide you through the completion of your master's or doctoral degree.  

Thesis & Dissertation

Our role in your thesis/dissertation process is two-fold: We validate the formatting of your document and as the gateway for electronic publishing of your thesis or dissertation.

Commencement

Requirements for graduation, day-of logistics and what you can expect during your ceremony.

Regulations & Appeals

Make sure you understand the Graduate School's academic regulations and what is required to stay in or rejoin a program. 

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