Graduate Studies

Graduate Application Process - When to Apply

Master's degree candidates should file for graduation in accordance with the following schedule:

Master's Degree Graduation Filing Deadlines
File By Graduation
May 15 For graduation at the end of the Fall Semester
November 15 For graduation at the end of the Spring Semester
March 15 For graduation at the end of the Summer Session

Please note that if the above dates should fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be at the close of business on the previous working day.

Students applying for graduation must also submit a Graduation Advisement Form (same as Advancement for Candidacy form) in accordance with the following schedule:

Graduation Advisement Form Filing Deadlines
File By Graduation
June 1 For graduation at the end of the Fall Semester
December 1 For graduation at the end of the Spring Semester
April 1 For graduation at the end of the Summer Session