Announcing Degree Candidacy

The Application for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree form must be completed with all necessary signatures obtained and submitted to the Division of Graduate Studies. 

The deadlines for submission of the Application for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree for academic year 2024-25 are:

Fall Quarter: October 3

Winter Quarter: January 16

Spring Quarter: April 10

Summer: July 7

Deadline for Completion of Degree Requirements Academic Year 2024-25:

Fall Quarter: December 13

Winter Quarter: March 21

Spring Quarter: May 31*

Summer: August 30

*Students not participating in June commencement have until June 12 to complete the requirements for the degree. If needed, students may request an extension until June 30 with approval of their advisor. To request this extension, the advisor writes to Veronica Larkin (vlarkin@ucsc.edu) in Graduate Division, vouching that the student is poised to complete by June 30.

If the student does not complete all the requirements for the degree, including submission of the dissertation by the deadline date, a new application form must be filed for the quarter in which the student will complete the requirements.