Commencement Timeline / Deadlines
MAY 2008


FILE intent to receive a May degree in Office of Admissions and Records.		February 22
Deadline to PURCHASE regalia.		March 14
Deadline to FILE A PETITION with academic dean to participate in commencement if NOT receiving a May degree.		March 21
Last day to SCHEDULE your dissertation defense.		March 27
Last day to DEFEND your dissertation.		April 4
Complete and return the Commencement Participation Form regardless of your intention to participate in ceremony.		April 4
Deadline to RENT regalia.		April 4*
Deadline for academic deans to PROVIDE a Letter of Support for Commencement Exception to the Provost.		April 4
Deadline for Provost to APPROVE Commencement Exceptions.		April 9
Last Day to COMPLETE all degree requirements for a May Degree.		April 18
Last day to DEFEND for those whose Commencement Exception was previously approved.		May 2

* $20 late fee after this date
Rev'd 2/25/2008

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