Important Dates and Deadlines for Doctoral Students - 2025/2026 Academic Year

Qualifying Exam
Fall 2025	Emailed to students on October 10 Due to Department on October 24
Spring 2026	Emailed to students on – February 13 Due to Department on February 27

 

Dissertation Submission – Fall 2025	(DEFENSE DEADLINE: October 1)
Department	October 13
College	October 27
University Graduate Dean	November 10

 

Dissertation Submission – Spring 2026	(DEFENSE DEADLINE: February 16)
Department	March 9
College	March 23
University Graduate Dean	April 6

 

Dissertation Submission – Summer 2026	(DEFENSE DEADLINE: May 26)
Department	June 8
College	June 22
University Graduate Dean	July 6 (Tentative)