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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 1, Wednesday-Thursday |
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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| Jaunuar 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 for 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 20, Friday |
Graduate Studies - Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation |
| TBD |
Graduate Studies- Order academic regalia at Barnes & Noble Bookstore |
| 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 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 6-19, 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 20, 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 Noon on Tuesday, May 12
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May 4-8, Monday-Friday
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Final examinations
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| May TBD, Thursday-Friday |
Registration is not available. Will become available at 12:01 am on TBD
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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 Noon
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Summer 2026 Calendar
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| January 1, Thursday |
Graduate Studies- graduation application open |
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April 20, 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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Scheduling is not available. Will become available at 12:01 am on Saturday, May 9th
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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 |
Condut Public Oral Defense Master’s Thesis |
| Set by Department Chair |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Deparment 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 Deparment 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 |
Condut Public Oral Defense Master’s Thesis |
| Set by Department Chair |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Deparment 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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