Typical Deadlines for Graduate Students

Typical Deadlines for Graduate Students

Typical Deadlines for Graduate Students


These deadlines and dates are typical for field exams. Check the actual schedule in any given year. The deadline for funding applications is firm.

M.A. Exam Dates

Fall Field Exam
Spring Field Exam
Second Mon of October
First Mon after spring break

M.A. Exam Application Due Date

Fall Field Exam
Spring Field Exam
Second Mon of September
First Mon of February

Ph.D. Exam Dates

Fall Comprehensive Exam
Spring Comprehensive Exam

Second Mon/Tue of October
First Mon/Tue after spring break

Note: In the event that a student takes two field exams during the same semester, one field will be moved one week later than the first set of exams. The graduate director will notify students accordingly

Ph.D. Exam Application Due Date

Fall Comprehensive Exams
Spring Comprehensive Exams
Second Mon/Tue of October
First Mon of February

Graduation

Fall
Spring
Summer I
Summer II
August 1
December 1
February 1
February 1

Thesis/Dissertation

Submit 4-5 weeks before graduation (check Graduate College calendar)
Graduate Funding Application

Ph.D. Annual Review Form                  
Graduate Student Award Applications     

February 15
February 15
 

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