Graduation Dates and Deadlines

December 2025 Graduation

May 2026 Graduation

  • Graduation Applications Open: September 1, 2025
  • Deadline to submit graduation application: November 1, 2025
  • Scholarly Documents and Comprehensive Assessments due: April 15, 2026
  • Coursework must be completed by: May 13, 2026
  • May 2026 Commencement: Doctoral, graduate, and educational specialist candidates will participate with their respective colleges as there will be no Graduate School ceremony. Please see the full schedule here.

August 2026 Graduation

  • Graduation Applications Open: September 1, 2025
  • Deadline to submit graduation application: November 1, 2025
  • Scholarly Documents and Comprehensive Assessments due: July 15, 2026
  • Coursework must be completed by: August 14, 2026
  • August graduates may participate in May 2026 or December 2026 Commencement. Check with your graduate program to see if there is a preference in which ceremony you participate.

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