Commencement Timeline / Deadlines
MAY 2010

  

     
FILE intent to receive a May degree in Office of Admissions and Records.   February 19
Deadline to PURCHASE regalia.  

March 12

Last day to SCHEDULE your dissertation defense.

  March 22
Deadline to FILE A PETITION with academic dean to participate in commencement if NOT receiving a May degree.    March 24
Complete and return the Commencement Participation Form
regardless of your intention to participate in ceremony.
  April 1
Deadline to RENT regalia.   April 1*
Deadline for academic deans to PROVIDE a Letter of Support for Commencement Exception to the Provost.    April 1

Last day to DEFEND your dissertation.

 

April 2

Deadline for Provost to APPROVE Commencement Exceptions.   April 8

Last Day to COMPLETE all degree requirements for a May Degree.

  April 16
Last day to DEFEND for those whose Commencement Exception was  previously approved.   May 3
     
* $20 late fee after this date    
Rev'd 9/18/2009    

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