Important Dates & Deadlines
Admission Application Filing Dates
We encourage you to begin the application process as early as possible. We recommend one year before the semester you plan to start.
Please check with your proposed graduate program and the Financial Aid Office to learn their deadlines.
Fellowship Applications
| Type | Deadline | Date Available |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate School Fellowship | Consult your graduate program | Septemeber 2009 |
| Dissertation Fellowship | Consult your graduate program | Septemeber 2009 |
| Advanced Opportunity Program | Consult your graduate program | Septemeber 2009 |
Graduation Dates and Deadlines
| Item | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Application | September 15, 2009 | February 5, 2010 | June 1, 2010 |
| Thesis or Dissertation Defense | December 7, 2009 | May 3, 2010 | August 9, 2010 |
| Thesis or Dissertation Submission | December 14, 2009 | May 10, 2010 | August 16, 2010 |
| Graduation / Degree Conferred * | December 20, 2009 | May 16, 2010 | August 21, 2010** |
* Diplomas mailed approximately 60 days after degree conferral.
** No commencement; graduates may attend December ceremony.