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
Summer 2023 - By appointment only
Fall 2023 - November 1, 2023
Spring 2024 - April 1, 2023
Summer 2024 - By appointment only
Proposal
Summer 2023 - July 21, 2023
Fall 2023 - November 17, 2023
Spring 2024 - April 12, 2024
Summer 2024 - July 19, 2024
Pre-Defense Meeting
Fall 2023 - October 6 or 13, 2023
*Spring 2024 - March 1, 2024
*Summer 2024 - June 24, 2024
Defense
Fall 2023 - October 27, 2023
*Spring 2024 - March 22, 2024
*Summer 2024 - June 25, 2024
Dissertation - Final Draft for Grad School Review
Fall 2023 - November 13, 2023
*Spring 2024 - April 8, 2024
*Summer 2024 - July 8, 2024
Dissertation - Completed Edits to the Graduate School
Fall 2023- December 8, 2023
*Spring 2024- May 3, 2024
*Summer 2024 - August 6, 2024
*Estimated Dates