Graduation Steps
Graduation Steps
Graduation Steps
Apply to Graduate
Apply to graduate no later than the first day of the anticipated month of graduation.
Application instructions are available here.
Review the date ranges and deadlines for monthly graduation here.
Submit Final Exam Forms
Committee chair must submit the completed form no later than the last business day of the anticipated month of graduation.
Ensure all coursework is completed
All grades and degree plan requirements must be completed by the last business day of the intended month of graduation.
Initiate Thesis/Dissertation approval and deposit agreement
Prior to the last business day of the month, initiate your Thesis/Dissertation Approval and Deposit Agreement
Advisors must submit their approval no later than the last business day of the anticipated month of graduation, so plan accordingly.
Submit your Dissertation
Submit your dissertation to ProQuest no later than the last business day of the anticipated month of graduation.
Ensure your dissertation meets University formatting guidelines and is free of errors prior to submission. Details about dissertation formatting requirements are available here.
You will receive an email within 5 business days either confirming approval or requesting revisions.
Any revision must be completed your dissertation approved by the last business day of the anticipated month of graduation, so please plan accordingly.