Master's Degree Requirements and Deadlines
Semester of GradutionSummer 2008 | Fall 2008 | Spring 2008
Fall 2008 Graduation Requirements for Master's Degree Students
If you intend to complete your degree requirements during the Fall 2008 semester, please take the following steps. (For copies of forms, please click here.)
| Degree Requirements for Master's Candidates | Deadline Dates |
|---|---|
| For all Master's Candidates: Before the close of general registration, register for at least one credit during the semester that you intend to graduate. |
August 27 |
| Within the first ten days of the semester: Bring the following items to Linda Thomas in the Graduate School. | September 11 |
| Pay the cashier all outstanding university debts. | One month before the graduation date: November 17 |
| Bring the completed Certification of Completion of Master's Degree Requirements to the Graduate School. | December 2 |
| For thesis-option candidates: Check with your Graduate Program Director and the Graduate School Catalog for related information regarding: preparation of your thesis, examination committee, final examinations, and other requirements for the master's degree. Bring to the Graduate School the completed Nomination of Members for the Final Master's Examination Committee form. The Graduate School will notify the Chairman of the Committee and the Dean's selected representative of the approved/appointed committee by returning the above form showing Graduate School approval and appointment of the Dean's representative. |
Two months prior to the final exam |
| After all committee members have read the thesis, the Chairperson and the Graduate Program Director sign the Certification of Completion of Master's Thesis form. Bring the completed form to the Graduate School. (The Graduate School will then send the Procedures for Examination of the Master's Thesis and the Report of the Examining Committee form to the Dean's representative of your committee.) | Two weeks before the thesis defense. |
| The Representative for the Dean returns the completed Report of the Examining Committee form to the Graduate School. | Within two working days after the oral defense |
| Last day to submit the signed approval sheet to the Graduate School and electronic thesis to UMI | December 2 |
| Last day to submit the Certification of Completion of Master's Degree Requirements form for non-thesis option Candidates | December 2 |
| If you plan to participate in the graduation ceremonies: Order academic regalia from the Bookstore by the deadline date. Inform Linda Thomas that you plan to attend commencement. |
October 1 – 3 |
| $20 late fee assessment for academic regalia orders will apply. | October 15 |
| Pick up academic regalia from the Bookstore. | December 6 – 8 |
| Graduate School Commencement ceremony | December 18 |
| Diplomas are available | January 20 |
N/A = Not Appropriate
TBA = To Be Announced
Please note that if the deadline dates are not met, you will have to reapply during the semester in which you plan to graduate. (There is a renewal fee of $5.00 if you wish to renew your application for a diploma.) Please be sure to verify all deadline dates with either the program office or Graduate School. For more information about requirements for graduation, please consult your program and the Graduate School Catalog.