| Event | General Deadlines | Spring 2026 Deadlines | Summer 2026 Deadlines | Fall 2026 Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISSERTATION TO THE COMMITTEE | Spring - the Monday 8 weeks prior to commencement. (3 weeks prior to defense) Fall/Summer - the Monday 4 weeks prior to the last week of classes. | Monday, March 9 | Monday, June 22 | Monday, November 2 |
| REQUEST FOR DEFENSE Requires approval of all the committee A copy of the complete dissertation must be in the DPA office at this time | Spring - the Monday 7 weeks prior to commencement. (2 weeks prior to defense) Fall/Summer - the Monday 3 weeks prior to the last week of classes. | Monday, March 16 | Monday, June 29 | Tuesday, November 9 |
| DEFENSE COMPLETED | Spring - the Monday 5 weeks prior to commencement. Fall/Summer - the Monday 2 weeks prior to the last week of classes. | Monday, March 30 | Monday, July 6 | Monday, November 16 |
| FORMAT DEPOSIT TO GRADUATE OFFICE | Spring - the Monday 4 weeks prior to commencement. Fall/Summer - the Monday of the last week of classes. | Monday, April 6 | Monday, July 20 | Monday, November 30 |