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Fall 2025 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule Graduate Studies - Critical Deadlines Fall 2025
Spring 2026 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule Graduate Studies - Critical Deadlines Spring 2026
Summer 2026 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule Graduate Studies - Critical Deadlines Summer 2026
Fall 2025 Calendar
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April 14- April 27 Monday-Sunday
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Priority Registration for Fall and Summer 2025
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July 24-25 Thursday – Friday
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Scheduling not available. Will become available at 12:01 am on Saturday, July 26th
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| August 1, Friday |
Graduate Studies - application opens |
| August 17, Sunday |
Convocation
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| August 18, Monday |
Last day to make schedule changes without incurring a $30 Change of Schedule Fee
Advisement and Registration for New Students
Donaghy Day
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August 19, Tuesday
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Classes begin – Standard 16-week and 1st 8-week;
$30 Change of Schedule Fee begins; $100 Late Registration Fee begins
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| August 22, Friday |
Last day to Add/Register via the portal for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day to Drop/Withdrawal with No Grade for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day for 100% Refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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August 25, Monday
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Last day to add/drop/withdraw via the portal with no grade(s) (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 100% refund on all drops/withdrawals (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 75% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| August 29, Friday |
Last day for 50% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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September 1, Monday
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Labor Day, University closed
Last day for 75% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 25% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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September 8, Monday
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Last day for 50% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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September 8-12 Monday-Friday
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3-week attendance reporting – Deadline 4 pm on Sept. 12th
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September 15, Monday
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Last day for 25% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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September 16, Tuesday
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No refunds on course drops/withdrawals begins (Full Term-16 weeks)
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September 25- 30 Thursday—Tuesday
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Interim grading – Deadline 4 pm on September 30th
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| September 26, Friday |
Last day to drop/withdraw classes via the portal with “W” grade for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes (8B)
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| October 1, Wednesday |
Graduate Studies - last day to apply for graduation
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| October 6-14, Monday-Tuesday |
1st 8-week classes: Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, October 14
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| October 8, Wednesday |
Priority Registration PINs Available for Spring 2026
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| October 10, Friday |
Last day of 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| October 11, Saturday |
Homecoming 2025 |
| October 13, Monday |
2nd 8-week classes begin (8C) |
| October 15, Wednesday |
Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Fall graduation and be included in the Fall Commencement Program and considered for Latin Honors
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October 16, Thursday
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Last day to Add/Register for 2nd 8-week classes via the portal (8C)
Last day for 100% Refund and No Grade for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| October 17, Friday |
Graduate Studies - Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation
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| October 17, Friday |
Fall Break (No Classes) |
| October 19, Sunday |
Last day for 75% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| October 23, Thursday |
Last day for 50% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| October 26, Sunday |
Last day for 25% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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November 3, Monday
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Last day to drop/withdraw classes via the portal with “W” grade (Full Term-16 Weeks)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes (Full Term-16 Weeks)
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| November 7, Friday |
Graduate Studies- Conduct public oral defense of Master’s Thesis |
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November 10–November 23 Monday -Sunday
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Priority Registration for Spring 2026
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| November 20, Thursday |
Last day to drop/withdraw classes via the portal with “W” grade for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes (8C)
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| November 24, Monday |
Spring 2026 Open Registration Begins
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November 24-28, Monday – Friday
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Thanksgiving Break; No Classes |
| November 27-28, Thursday-Friday |
Thanksgiving Break; University Closed |
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TBD
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Order Academic Regalia (Barnes & Noble Bookstore) |
| November 28, Friday |
Graduate Studies- Final submission to the Office of the Registrar
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December 1, Monday
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University Opens; Classes Resume |
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December 1-5, Monday – Friday
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Study Week
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| December 5-16, Friday-Tuesday |
Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, December 16
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December 5, Friday
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Classes end
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| December 5, Friday |
Graduate Studies - Final copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in ProQuest
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December 8-12, Monday – Friday
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Final examinations
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| December 12, Friday |
Last day to apply for Fall undergraduate graduation
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December 13, Saturday
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Commencement Ceremonies
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December 16, Tuesday
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Final grades due to Office of the Registrar – Deadline Noon
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| December TBD Wednesday-Thursday |
Scheduling is not available. Will become available at 12:00 am on TBD
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| December 24-January 2, Wednesday-Friday |
Winter Recess; University Closed
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Spring 2026 Calendar
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Nov 10–November 23 Monday -Sunday
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Priority Registration for Spring 2026
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December 10-11 Wednesday – Thursday
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Scheduling is not available. Will become available at 12:00 am on Friday, December 12th
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| January 1, Thursday |
Graduate Studies - Graduation application open for Spring & Summer 2026 |
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January 2, Friday
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University Opens
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| January 8-9, Thursday-Friday |
Advisement and Registration for New Students
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| January 11, Sunday |
Last day to make schedule changes without incurring a $30 Change of Schedule Fee |
| January 12, Monday |
Spring Semester begins; 16 and 1st 8 Week Classes Start
$30 Change of Schedule Fee begins; $100 Late Registration Fee begins
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| January 15, Thursday |
Last day to Add/Register via the portal for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day to Drop/Withdrawal with No Grade for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day for 100% Refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| January 18, Sunday |
Last day for 75% refund f or 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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January 19, Monday
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, University Closed |
| January 20, Tuesday |
Last day to add/drop/withdraw via the portal with no grade(s) (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 100% refund on all drops/withdrawals (Full Term-16 weeks)
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| January 22, Thursday |
Last day for 50% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| January 25, Sunday |
Last day for 75% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 25% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| February 1, Sunday |
Last day for 50% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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February 2-6, Monday–Friday
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3-week attendance reporting - Deadline 4 pm on February 6th
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| February 8, Sunday |
Last day for 25% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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| February 9, Monday |
No refunds on Course Drops or Withdrawals begins (Full Term-16 Weeks)
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February 19-24, Thursday–Tuesday
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Interim grading – Deadline 4 pm on February 24th
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| February 19, Thursday |
Last day to drop/withdraw via the portal with “W” grade for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes (8B)
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| March 1, Sunday |
Graduate Studies - Last day to apply for Spring graduation |
| March 2-10, Monday -Tuesday |
1st 8-Week Classes (8B): Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, March 10th
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| March 6, Friday |
Last day of 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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March 6, Friday
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Priority Registration PINs are Available for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 |
| March 9-13, Monday-Friday |
Spring Break
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| March 15, Sunday |
Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Spring/Summer graduation and be included in the Spring Commencement Program and considered for Latin Honors
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March 16, Monday
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2nd 8-week classes begin (8C)
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| March 19, Thursday |
Last day to Add/Register for 2nd 8-week classes via the portal (8C)
Last day for 100% Refund and No Grade for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| March 20, Friday |
Graduate Studies - Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation |
| TBD |
Graduate Studies- Order academic regalia at Barnes & Noble Bookstore |
| March 22, Sunday |
Last day for 75% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| March 26, Thursday |
Last day for 50% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| March 29, Sunday |
Last day for 25% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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April 3, Friday
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Graduate Studies- Conduct public oral defense of Master Thesis |
| April 6, Monday |
Last day to drop/withdraw via the portal with “W” grade for 16-week classes (Full Term-16 Weeks)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes (Full Term-16 Weeks)
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April 13-26, Monday- Sunday
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Priority Registration for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026
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| April 23, Thursday |
Last day to drop/withdraw via the portal with “W” grade for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes (8C)
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| April 24, Friday |
Graduate Studies-Final submission to Registrar |
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April 27, Monday
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Open Enrollment for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 begins
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April 27-May 1, Monday-Friday
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Study Week
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May 1, Friday
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Classes end
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May 1, Friday
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Graduate Studies - Final copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in ProQuest |
| May 1-12, Friday-Tuesday |
Final Grading Opens; Deadline is 11:59 PM on Tuesday, May 12
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May 4-8, Monday-Friday
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Final examinations
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May 7-8
Thursday-Friday
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Summer 2026 registration will not be available starting at noon on Thursday, May 7th as fee calculations are conducted for the upcoming term.
Registration will open back up at noon on Friday, May 8th.
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| May 8, Friday |
Last day to apply for Undergraduate students to apply for Spring graduation
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May 9, Saturday
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Commencement Ceremonies
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May 12, Tuesday
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Final grades due to Office of the Registrar – Deadline 11:59 PM
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Summer 2026 Calendar
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| January 1, Thursday |
Graduate Studies- graduation application open |
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April 27, Monday
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Open Enrollment for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 begins
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May 7-8
Thursday–Friday
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Summer 2026 registration will not be available starting at noon on Thursday, May 7th as fee calculations are conducted for the upcoming term.
Registration will open back up at noon on Friday, May 8th.
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May 18, Monday
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3-week (3A), 4-week (4C), 7-week (7) and 11-week (1) classes begin
$30 Change of Schedule Fee begins
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May 25, Monday
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Memorial Day; University Closed
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| May 26, Tuesday |
University Opens; Classes Resume
10-week (10), and 5-week (5A) classes begin
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| June 1, Monday |
Graduate Studies- Last day to apply for graduation |
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June 8, Monday
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1st 4-week (4A), 5-week (5C), and 8-week (8) classes begin
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| June 12, Friday |
Graduate Studies- Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation |
| June 19, Friday |
Juneteenth; University Closed
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| June 29, Monday |
5-week (5B) classes begin
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July 3, Friday
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Graduate Studies - Conduct public oral defense of Master’s Thesis |
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July 3, Friday
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Independence Day observed; University Closed
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July 6, Monday
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University Opens; Classes Resume
Graduate Studies-Final submission to Office of the Registrar
2nd 4-week (4B) classes begin
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July 24, Friday
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Graduate Studies - Final Submission to Registrar |
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July 31, Friday
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Graduate Studies- Final copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved by Proquest |
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July 31, Friday
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Summer term ends
Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Summer graduation
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August 4, Tuesday
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Final grades due to Office of the Registrar – Deadline Noon
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| August 1, Friday |
Graduation application open for Fall 2025 |
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October 1, Wednesday
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Last day to apply for Fall graduation
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One week prior to defense
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Academic Department Provides Notice of Final Thesis/Dissertation Defense Director of Graduate Studies
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Wednesday, October 1
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Conduct Public Oral Defense of Doctorial Dissertation
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| Friday, November 7 |
Conduct Public Oral Defense Master’s Thesis |
| Set by Department Chair |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Department Chair Review
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| Set by Home College Associate Dean |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Associate Dean/Dean Review |
| Friday, November 28 |
Final Submission to Registrar |
| TBD - November |
Order Academic Regalia at Barnes & Noble Bookstore |
| Friday, December 5 |
Final Copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in Proquest
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| Saturday, December 13 |
Graduation (end of term) |
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| Thursday, January 1 |
Graduation application open for Spring & Summer 2026
*Summer graduates participating in May commencement ceremonies must apply for graduation by March 1st, 2026
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Sunday, March 1
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Last day to apply for Spring graduation
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One week prior to defense
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Academic Department Provides Notice of Final Thesis/Dissertation Defense Director of Graduate Studies
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Friday, March 20
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Conduct Public Oral Defense of Doctoral Dissertation
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| Friday, April 3 |
Conduct Public Oral Defense Master’s Thesis |
| Set by Department Chair |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Department Chair Review
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| Set by Home College Associate Dean |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Associate Dean/Dean Review |
| Friday, April 24 |
Final Submission to Registrar |
| TBD - April |
Order Academic Regalia at Barnes & Noble Bookstore |
| Friday, May 1 |
Final Copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in Proquest
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| Saturday, May 9 |
Graduation (end of term) |
Critical Deadlines for Degree Completion - Graduate Studies
Summer 2026 Calendar
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| Thursday, January 1 |
Graduation application open for Spring & Summer 2026 |
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Monday, June 1
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Last day to apply for Summer graduation
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One week prior to defense
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Academic Department Provides Notice of Final Thesis/Dissertation Defense Director of Graduate Studies
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Friday, June 12
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Conduct Public Oral Defense of Doctorial Dissertation
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| Friday, July 3 |
Conduct Public Oral Defense Master’s Thesis |
| Set by Department Chair |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Department Chair Review
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| Set by Home College Associate Dean |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Associate Dean/Dean Review |
| Friday, July 24 |
Final Submission to Registrar |
| Friday, July 31 |
Final Copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in Proquest
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| Friday, July 31 |
Graduation (end of term) |
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