Check out below for important academic dates and deadlines for the current and upcoming semesters.
Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines
Jun 3
Submit master's thesis for format review
Jul 5
Last date for committee members to approve final thesis/dissertation
Future Semester Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines
The following deadlines are for theses, dissertations, DMA performances and DEng, D.B.A., Dr.P.H., and DNP final oral presentations only. Students writing master's papers should contact their graduate program for deadlines.
| Deadlines by semester | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Apply to graduate in LionPATH | 9/10 | 1/27 |
| Submit doctoral dissertation for format review | 10/1 | 2/3 |
| Submit master's thesis for format review | 10/1 | 2/3 |
| Pass doctoral defense | 10/8 | 2/21 |
| Submit final thesis or dissertation and supporting materials | 11/1 | 3/24 |
| Pass final performance (DMA students only) | 11/1 | 3/24 |
| Pass final oral presentation (DNP, DEng, D.B.A., and Dr.P.H. students only) | 11/1 | 3/24 |
| Committee members to approve final thesis/dissertation | 11/8 | 3/31 |
Questions?
Questions about the doctoral dissertation defense should be directed to Graduate Enrollment Services. Students with questions regarding the master's thesis defense should contact their graduate program.
