Graduate Calendar



Deadlines/Events Fall
2008		 Spring
2009		 Summer 2008*
New Graduate Student Orientation 20 Aug n/a n/a
GA/TA Workshop 21 Aug n/a n/a
First day of classes 25 Aug 12 Jan 18 May
Thesis/Dissertation Committee Approval form due to TGS 12 Sept 30 Jan 5 June
Last day to withdraw from the university with cancellation of tuition charges and refund * * 12 Sept 30 Jan *
Application For A Graduate Degree form due in TGS 3 Oct 23 Jan 5 June
James Madison Day -- 18 Mar --
Comprehensive examination results due to TGS 21 Nov 22 April 10 July
Incomplete work ("I") grade due to instructor for course work taken previous term(s) 1 Dec 17 April TBA Nov
Thesis/Dissertation due to TGS 21 Nov 22 April 10 July
Incomplete work ("I") grade change due to Office of the Registrar 5 Dec 1 May TBA
Last day of semester classes 5 Dec 1 May --
Final Examinations 8-12 Dec 4-8 May *
Commencement 13 Dec 9 May --
Holidays (classes do not meet) 24-28 Nov 19 Jan
9-13 March		 25 May
3 July

As departmental and school deadlines vary for both application review and other materials, please refer to the relevant section of the catalog or contact the department or school.

* Please refer to the 2007 Summer Schedule of Classes for registration, fee payment, final examination schedules and withdrawal information for the individual summer sessions.

** Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for registration, fee payment and information which allows for change in class load, but not withdrawal from the university.

Important Dates

Fall  2008  

October 3 - Application for a Graduate Degree due to TGS

November 21 - Thesis or Disseration due to TGS for summer graduation

December 12 - All coursework must be completed for summer graduation

December 13 - Fall Commencement ceremonies


(Are you on the list of students who have applied to graduate? Link here to find out!)

Spring 2009  

January 23 - Application for a Graduate Degree due to TGS

April 22 - Thesis or Disseration due to TGS for summer graduation

May 8 - All coursework must be completed for summer graduation

May 9 - Commencement ceremonies