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 2026)Spring-Summer window (Graduation term: Summer 2025)Summer-Fall window (Graduation term: Fall 2025)
Graduation application deadlineJanuary 31, 2026June 1, 2025September 9, 2025
Must be enrolled for this termFall 2025Spring 2025Summer 2025
Thesis or dissertation formatting deadlineJanuary 9, 2026June 6, 2025August 15, 2025
Thesis or dissertation defense deadlineJanuary 16, 2026June 13, 2025August 22, 2025
Thesis or dissertation submission deadlineJanuary 23, 2026June 20, 2025August 29, 2025
Conferral dateMay 22, 2026August 23, 2025December 20, 2025