Degree Candidates Deadlines

Individual programs may establish earlier deadlines or guidelines for associated activities (e.g., signing up for comprehensive exams, submitting preliminary drafts of theses and dissertations, final examinations, etc.). The appropriate program handbook or graduate coordinator should be consulted. Students are reminded that it takes time for faculty to read theses, dissertations, and examinations with the rigor and care they deserve. 2024-2025 Dates to Remember - Printer-friendly PDF Version 2025-2026 Dates to Remember - Printer friendly PDF Version

• Friday, May 24, 2024
  
  • Approval of dissertation topic (Admission to doctoral candidacy) **
  • Graduation application available online
  • Approval of thesis topic**
  • Graduation application deadline
  • Completed Thesis/Dissertation Defense and Manuscript Approval Form. Students should plan to defend 2 weeks prior to this deadline to allow for revisions/approvals.
  • OhioLINK upload of approved, final copy of master’s thesis/doctoral dissertation
  • Results of the capstone experience for ALL Plan II master’s degrees
    
  • Commencement

  Spring Semester 2025

  • Friday, September 6, 2024
    
    • Approval of dissertation topic (Admission to doctoral candidacy) **
    • Graduation application available online
    • Approval of thesis topic**
    • Graduation application deadline
    • Completed Thesis/Dissertation Defense and Manuscript Approval Form. Students should plan to defend 2 weeks prior to this deadline to allow for revisions/approvals.
    • OhioLINK upload of approved, final copy of master’s thesis/doctoral dissertation
    • Results of the capstone experience for ALL Plan II master’s degrees
      
    • Commencement

    The Graduate College reserves the right to change these dates if necessary.

    ** Other topic approval deadline may be acceptable if approved by program.