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Graduation Dates and Deadlines
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.
| Item | Fall '12 | Spring '13 | Summer '13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Application | September 18, 2012 | February 5, 2013 | June 1, 2013 |
| Thesis or Dissertation Defense | December 3, 2012 | May 6, 2013 | August 5, 2013 |
| Thesis or Dissertation Submission | December 10, 2012 | May 13, 2013 | August 12, 2013 |
| Degree Conferred | December 21, 2012 | May 18, 2013 | August 24, 2013* |
Diplomas mailed approximately 60 days after degree conferral.
* No summer ceremony. August graduates may attend the fall commencement.
Commencement information
Contact the Office of the Secretary of the University for all commencement information, including caps/tassels, gowns, and regalia (http://www4.uwm.edu/secu/com_cer/, secu@uwm.edu, 229-4163).