Graduate Program Deadlines

FALL 2024
Certificate/Master's/Doctoral Degree Candidates

 

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Sept. 11, 2024

Last day to:

  • File a degree application online through MySam. Students anticipating graduating in December 2024 must file degree applications in the Registrar's Office by 5 p.m.
  • Submit a Graduate Certificate Completion Form to The Graduate School

Oct. 10, 2024

Last day to submit draft thesis/dissertation to the Thesis/Dissertation Specialist in The Graduate School for format and style review.

Nov. 7, 2024

Last day to:

Nov. 21, 2024

Last day to submit the following to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office:

  • Signed report of the outcome of the thesis/dissertation defense.
  • Final thesis/dissertation or abstract.
  • Electronic Route Sheet.

Last day to submit defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation to The Graduate School for final draft review.

Dec. 3, 2024

Last day to:

  • Complete publication of Thesis/Dissertation through Vireo (or in print for Permanent Embargo students.) 
  • Submit Electronic Route Sheet to the Thesis/Dissertation Specialist in The Graduate School.

Dec. 5, 2024

Last day to:

  • Submit signed Report of Comprehensive Examination Form (or equivalent - Portfolio Results Form, Capstone Results Form, Exam Waivers, etc.) to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office.
  • Submit Electronic Route Sheet to the Dean of The Graduate School.

Dec. 12-14, 2024

Commencement, Date and Time TBD

Dec. 16, 2024

All requirements for graduation (including grades) must be completed and processed through the Registrar's Office by 12 noon.