July 2026

Wednesday

Deadline for doctoral students to submit application, signed by advisor and department, to the Office of Graduate Education for fall term non-resident status.

Friday

Last day to submit advanced degree thesis title for September degrees. $85 late fee after this date.

August 2026

Friday

Thesis due for all September degree candidates.

Sunday

First-year student orientation begins.

September 2026

Wednesday

Central graduate student orientation activities.

Thursday

Central graduate student orientation activities.

Tuesday

Central graduate student orientation activities.

November 2026

Sunday

Deadline for doctoral students to submit application, signed by advisor and department, to the Office of Graduate Education for spring term non-resident status ($50 late fee after this date). Not needed if spring term approved with fall term application.

December 2026

Friday

Last day to submit advanced degree thesis title for February degree. $85 late fee after this date.

January 2027

Friday

Thesis due for February doctoral degrees.

Friday

Thesis due for February degrees other than doctoral.

April 2027

Friday

Last day to submit advanced degree thesis title for May degree. $85 late fee after this date.

Thursday

Campus Preview Weekend begins.

Sunday

Campus Preview Weekend ends.

Friday

Thesis due for May doctoral degrees.

May 2027

Friday

Thesis due for June degrees other than doctoral.