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If you are planning to graduate in Summer 2022, please see below for important deadlines:
If you are planning to graduate in Summer 2022, please see below for important deadlines:
Update: 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. Please speak to the BIOE Graduate Studies Office no later than 2 weeks before a defense if a request for an in-person exemption needs to be considered.
STEP 1: NOMINATE YOUR COMMITTEE
STEP 1: NOMINATE YOUR COMMITTEE
PhD: MAY 12 | MS: JULY 5
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 bioe-grad@umd.edu in advance of submitting committee nomination form.
2 weeks prior to defense: email bioe-grad@umd.edu 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 18
Final date to apply for graduation via Testudo.
STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR WORK
STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR WORK
PhD: JULY 26 | MS: AUGUST 9
Deadline for advisor to submit signed Report of Examining form to bioe-grad@umd.edu.
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.
Electronic Publication Form is no longer required for graduation. Note: Publication requirement will be met when document is submitted to ProQuest and publication option is selected. Students may place an embargo of up to two years on electronic access to their document through ProQuest's Digital Dissertations and DRUM without approval from the Graduate School. Approval from The Graduate School is required to place an embargo for a maximum of six years or indefinitely.
Deadline to submit Approved Program Form. (MS students only)
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