Applying for Graduation
It is recommended that applications for graduation be submitted to the Enrollment Services Office within the first two weeks of the planned completion term.
| Term |
Priority Deadline for Graduate Students |
| Spring 2018 | February 9, 2018 |
| Fall 2018 | September 7, 2018 |
Dissertations/Thesis/Project Deadlines
Spring 2018: May 16th - Final date to submit bindery-ready copies to the Library.
Summer 2018: August 10th - Final date to submit bindery-ready copies to the Library.
Fall 2018: December 11th - Final date to submit bindery-ready copies to the Library. * Note: EMBA students have between Oct. 28 - Nov. 4 to submit.
In order to clear for graduation in a given term, students must adhere to these deadlines.
Graduate Level Forms
- Application for GraduationSubmit an application for graduation to the Enrollment Services Office within the first two weeks of the planned completion term.
- Validation of Outdated CourseworkAll program coursework must be completed within seven consecutive years. Coursework taken more than seven years ago (but less than 10 years ago) at the time of graduation will require a Validation of Outdated Coursework form. Courses taken 10 years prior to time of graduation will be considered expired and cannot be counted toward program completion.
- Course 7005 Special Registration Registration in 7005 is required for master's-level students who have completed all program coursework, but still need to complete a thesis or project. A 7005 special registration form should be submitted each semester to the Enrollment Services office until the time of graduation in order to ensure continuous enrollment.
- 7005 Continuous Enrollment Waiver If a student has experienced extenuating circumstances that have prevented his/her ability to enroll in 7005 for a particular semester, the student's situation can be reviewed by the program coordinator to have the 7005 requirement waived for a limited time.
- Course 7006 Special Registration Registration in 7006 is required for students who are taking comprehensive exams, but are not taking other coursework at the time of graduation.
- Course Substitution for Graduate Degree Program Requirements At the discretion of the program coordinator, a course not included in the program may be substituted for a course requirement.
- Course 7007 Special Registration Registration in 7007 is required for doctoral students who have completed all program coursework, but still need to complete his/her dissertation. A 7007 special registration form should be submitted each semester to the Enrollment Services office until the time of graduation in order to ensure continuous enrollment.