Following are important deadlines during your last semester. If you are unable to meet these deadlines, your graduation may be delayed until the following semester.
Window Graduation Dates and Deadlines
The Window Graduation Dates and Deadlines may permit you to graduate in the following semester without enrolling. You must contact the Graduate School to verify eligibility for this option.
| Fall-Spring window (Graduation term: Spring 2025) | Spring-Summer window (Graduation term: Summer 2025) | Summer-Fall window (Graduation term: Fall 2025) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation application deadline | January 28, 2025 | June 1, 2025 | September 9, 2025 |
| Must be enrolled for this term | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 |
| Thesis or dissertation formatting deadline | January 3, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | August 15, 2025 |
| Thesis or dissertation defense deadline | January 10, 2025 | June 13, 2025 | August 22, 2025 |
| Thesis or dissertation submission deadline | January 17, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | August 29, 2025 |
| Conferral date | May 17, 2025 | August 23, 2025 | December 20, 2025 |