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If you are planning to graduate in Summer 2021, please see below for important deadlines:
If you are planning to graduate in Summer 2021, please see below for important deadlines:
Update: The Graduate school announced that Thesis and dissertation defenses during Summer 2021 can continue remotely without prior approval. Starting on August 30, 2021, all thesis and dissertation defenses must occur fully in person unless an exemption has been granted by the Graduate School. For more information, see here: https://gradschool.umd.edu/resumption-person-thesis-and-dissertation-defenses.
STEP1: NOMINATE YOUR COMMITTEE
STEP1: NOMINATE YOUR COMMITTEE
PhD: May 27th | MS: July 6th
Deadline to submit Nomination of Thesis or Dissertation Committee Form to the Office of the Registrar.
Committee form must be submitted at least six weeks before scheduled defense.
Deadline to submit special or associate member nominations (find committee member rules here). Please consult with Bill in advance of submitting committee nomination form.
2 weeks prior to defense: email Bill the date, time, location, and abstract of the defense for posting via this format.
STEP 2: APPLY FOR GRADUATION
STEP 2: APPLY FOR GRADUATION
July 15th
Final date to apply for graduation via Testudo.
STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR WORK
STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR WORK
PhD: July 27th | MS: August 9th
Deadline for advisor to submit signed Report of Examining form to Bill.
Deadline to electronically submit dissertation/ thesis via ETD System. Note: it's recommended you defend at least 1-2 weeks in advance of the above deadline in case your committee requests revisions before you can officially upload your dissertation/thesis to the university.
Deadline to submit Electronic Publication Form to the Registrar's Office.
Deadline to submit Approved Program Form. (MS students only)
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