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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