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Fall 2026 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule Graduate Studies - Critical Deadlines Fall 2026
Spring 2027 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule Graduate Studies - Critical Deadlines Spring 2027
Summer 2027 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule Graduate Studies - Critical Deadlines Summer 2027
Fall 2026 Calendar
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April 13- April 26 Monday-Sunday
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Priority Registration for Fall and Summer 2026
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July 23-24 Thursday – Friday
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Scheduling not available. Will become available at 12:01 am on Saturday, July 25th
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| August 1, Saturday |
Graduate Studies - application opens |
| August 16, Sunday |
Convocation
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| August 17, 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 18, 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 21, 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 24, 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 28, Friday |
Last day for 50% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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August 31, Monday
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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 7, Monday
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Labor Day, University closed
Last day for 50% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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September 7-11 Monday-Friday
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3-week attendance reporting – Deadline 4 pm on Sept. 11th
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September 14, Monday
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Last day for 25% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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September 15, Tuesday
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No refunds on course drops/withdrawals begins (Full Term-16 weeks)
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September 24- 29 Thursday—Tuesday
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Interim grading – Deadline 4 pm on September 29th
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| September 25, 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, Tuesday |
Graduate Studies - last day to apply for graduation
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| October 5-13, Monday-Tuesday |
1st 8-week classes: Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, October 13
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| October 7, Wednesday |
Priority Registration PINs Available for Spring 2026
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| October 8, Thursday |
Last day of 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| October 9, Friday |
Fall Break (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| October 10, Saturday |
Homecoming |
| October 12, Monday |
2nd 8-week classes begin (8C) |
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October 15, Thursday
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Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Fall graduation and be included in the Fall Commencement Program and considered for Latin Honors
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 16, Friday |
Graduate Studies - Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation
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| October 18, Sunday |
Last day for 75% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| October 22, Thursday |
Last day for 50% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| October 25, Sunday |
Last day for 25% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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November 2, 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 6, Friday |
Graduate Studies- Conduct public oral defense of Master’s Thesis |
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November 9–November 22 Monday -Sunday
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Priority Registration for Spring 2027
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| November 19, 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 23, Monday |
Spring 2027 Open Registration Begins
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November 23-27, Monday – Friday
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Thanksgiving Break; No Classes |
| November 26-27, Thursday-Friday |
Thanksgiving Break; University Closed |
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TBD
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Order Academic Regalia (Follett Bookstore) |
| November 27, Friday |
Graduate Studies- Final submission to the Office of the Registrar
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November 30, Monday
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University Opens; Classes Resume |
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November 30-December 5, Monday – Friday
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Study Week
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| December 4-15, Friday-Tuesday |
Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, December 15
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December 4, Friday
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Classes end
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| December 4, Friday |
Graduate Studies - Final copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in ProQuest
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December 7-11, Monday – Friday
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Final examinations
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| December 11, Friday |
Last day to apply for Fall undergraduate graduation
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December 12, Saturday
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Commencement Ceremonies
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December 15, 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 4, Thursday-Monday |
Winter Recess; University Closed
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Spring 2027 Calendar
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Nov 9–November 22 Monday -Sunday
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Priority Registration for Spring 2027
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December TBD Wednesday – Thursday
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Scheduling is not available. Will become available at 12:00 am on TBD
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| January 1, Thursday |
Graduate Studies - Graduation application open for Spring & Summer 2027 |
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January 4, Monday
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University Opens
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| January 7-8, Thursday-Friday |
Advisement and Registration for New Students
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| January 10, Sunday |
Last day to make schedule changes without incurring a $30 Change of Schedule Fee |
| January 11, 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 14, 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 17, Sunday |
Last day for 75% refund f or 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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January 18, Monday
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, University Closed |
| January 19, 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 21, Thursday |
Last day for 50% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| January 24, 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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| January 31, Sunday |
Last day for 50% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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February 1-5, Monday–Friday
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3-week attendance reporting - Deadline 4 pm on February 5th
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| February 7, Sunday |
Last day for 25% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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| February 8, Monday |
No refunds on Course Drops or Withdrawals begins (Full Term-16 Weeks)
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February 11-16, Thursday–Tuesday
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Interim grading – Deadline 4 pm on February 16th
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| February 18, 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, Monday |
Graduate Studies - Last day to apply for Spring graduation |
| March 1-9, Monday -Tuesday |
1st 8-Week Classes (8B): Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, March 9th
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| March 5, Friday |
Last day of 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Priority Registration PINs are Available for Summer 2027 and Fall 2027
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| March 8-12, Monday-Friday |
Spring Break
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| March 15, Monday |
Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Spring/Summer graduation and be included in the Spring Commencement Program and considered for Latin Honors
2nd 8-week classes begin (8C)
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| March 19, Friday |
Graduate Studies - Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation |
| TBD |
Graduate Studies- Order academic regalia at Follett Bookstore |
| March 18, 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 21, Sunday |
Last day for 75% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| March 25, Thursday |
Last day for 50% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| March 28, Sunday |
Last day for 25% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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April 2, Friday
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Graduate Studies- Conduct public oral defense of Master Thesis |
| April 5, 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 12-25, Monday- Sunday
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Priority Registration for Summer 2027 and Fall 2027
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| April 22, 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 23, Friday |
Graduate Studies-Final submission to Registrar |
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April 26, Monday
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Open Enrollment for Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 begins
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April 26-April 30, Monday-Friday
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Study Week
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April 30, Friday
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Classes end
Graduate Studies - Final copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in ProQuest
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| April 30-May 11, Friday-Tuesday |
Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, May 11
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May 3-7, 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 7, Friday |
Last day to apply for Undergraduate students to apply for Spring graduation
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May 8, Saturday
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Commencement Ceremonies
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May 11, Tuesday
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Final grades due to Office of the Registrar – Deadline Noon
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Summer 2027 Calendar
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| January 1, Friday |
Graduate Studies- graduation application open |
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April 26, Monday
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Open Enrollment for Summer 2027 and Fall 2027 begins
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May 17, 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 |
10-week (10), and 5-week (5A) classes begin |
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May 31, Monday
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Memorial Day; University Closed
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| June 1, Monday |
University Opens; Classes Resume
Graduate Studies- Last day to apply for graduation
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June 7, Monday
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1st 4-week (4A), 5-week (5C), and 8-week (8) classes begin
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| June 11, Friday |
Graduate Studies- Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation |
| June 18, Friday |
Juneteenth; University Closed
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| June 28, Monday |
5-week (5B) classes begin
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July 2, Friday
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Graduate Studies - Conduct public oral defense of Master’s Thesis |
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July 5, Monday
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Independence Day observed; University Closed
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July 6, Tuesday
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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 23, Friday
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Graduate Studies - Final Submission to Registrar |
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July 30, Friday
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Graduate Studies- Final copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved by Proquest |
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July 30, Friday
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Summer term ends
Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Summer graduation
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August 3, Tuesday
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Final grades due to Office of the Registrar – Deadline Noon
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| August 1, Saturday |
Graduation application open for Fall 2026 |
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October 1, Thursday
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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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Thursday, October 1
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Conduct Public Oral Defense of Doctorial Dissertation
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| Friday, November 6 |
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 27 |
Final Submission to Registrar |
| TBD - November |
Order Academic Regalia at Follett Bookstore |
| Friday, December 4 |
Final Copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in Proquest
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| Saturday, December 12 |
Graduation (end of term) |
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| Friday, January 1 |
Graduation application open for Spring & Summer 2027
*Summer graduates participating in May commencement ceremonies must apply for graduation by March 1st, 2027
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Monday, 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 19
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Conduct Public Oral Defense of Doctoral Dissertation
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| Friday, April 2 |
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 23 |
Final Submission to Registrar |
| TBD - April |
Order Academic Regalia at Follett Bookstore |
| Friday, April 30 |
Final Copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in Proquest
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| Saturday, May 8 |
Graduation (end of term) |
Critical Deadlines for Degree Completion - Graduate Studies
Summer 2027 Calendar
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| Thursday, January 1 |
Graduation application open for Spring & Summer 2027 |
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Tuesday, June 1
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Last day to apply for Summer graduation
*Summer graduates participating in May commencement ceremonies must apply for graduation by March 1st, 2027
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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 11
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Conduct Public Oral Defense of Doctorial Dissertation
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| Friday, July 2 |
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 23 |
Final Submission to Registrar |
| Friday, July 30 |
Final Copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in Proquest
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| Friday, July 30 |
Graduation (end of term) |
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