Graduate School and University Events
All essential dates for the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School are found on their website.
All University calendars and schedules are found on the Office of the Registrar's website.
2023-2024 Doctoral Program Deadlines
The below dates are deadlines for each respective phase; however, earlier submissions are always welcome.
Qualifying Exam
Spring 2024 - April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 - By appointment only
Proposal
Spring 2024 - April 12, 2024
Summer 2024 - July 19, 2024
Pre-Defense Meeting
Spring 2024 - March 1, 2024
Summer 2024 - May 31, 2024*
*Summer 2024 graduates who would like to participate in the Spring 2024 hooding ceremony, must have a successful pre-defense meeting with their full committee by April 12, 2024.
Defense
Spring 2024 - March 22, 2024
Summer 2024 - June 21, 2024
Dissertation - Final Draft for Grad School Review
Spring 2024 - April 8, 2024
Summer 2024 - July 8, 2024
Dissertation - Completed Post-Review Edits to the Graduate School
Spring 2024- May 3, 2024
Summer 2024 - August 2, 2024