Graduate Program Deadlines

Jan. 29, 2025

Last day to:

• File a degree application online through MySam. Students anticipating graduating in May 2025 must file degree applications in the Registrar's Office by 5 p.m.
• Submit a Graduate Certificate Completion Form to The Graduate School

Mar. 6, 2025

Last day to submit draft thesis/dissertation to the Thesis/Dissertation Specialist in The Graduate School for format and style review.

Apr. 3, 2025

Last day to:

• Complete a public defense of the thesis/dissertation.
• Begin an Electronic Route Sheet 
• Request an embargo via the Embargo Request Form for electronic thesis/dissertations to The Graduate School.

Apr. 17, 2025

Last day to submit the following to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office:

• Signed report of the outcome of the thesis/dissertation defense.
• Final thesis/dissertation or abstract.
• Electronic Route Sheet.

Last day to submit defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation to The Graduate School for final draft review.

Apr. 29, 2025

Last day to:

• Complete publication of Thesis/Dissertation through Vireo (or in print for Permanent Embargo students.) 
• Submit Electronic Route Sheet to the Thesis/Dissertation Specialist in The Graduate School.

May 1, 2025

Last day to:

• Submit signed Report of Comprehensive Examination Form (or equivalent - Portfolio Results Form, Capstone Results Form, Exam Waivers, etc.) to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office.
• Submit Electronic Route Sheet to the Dean of The Graduate School.

May 8-10, 2025

Commencement, Date and Time TBD

May 12, 2025

All requirements for graduation (including grades) must be completed and processed through the Registrar's Office by 12 noon.