Master's Graduation Checklist Fall 2026
The following checklist will help to guide you through the process of completing the requirements for degree conferral. You should refer to the graduation information on the Registrar's website and maintain contact with your thesis committee and Graduate Program Director throughout the semester for information and any changes in deadlines.
Master's Graduation Checklist Fall 2026
| Deadline | Requirement | Applies To | Details | Web Links |
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| April 14- August 21, 2026 | Register for Fall 2026 | All students |
You must be registered during the semester you intend to graduate. Thesis students must register for at least 1 credit of 799. Late fees may apply if you register after the first day of classes or the last day to add. Thesis students will likely need to contact their department for a CRN for registration. |
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| April 15- September 30, 2026 | File Graduation Intent and Update Contact Information |
All students |
Submit a Graduation Intent through PatriotWeb. Verify/update your mailing address, phone number, and email address in PatriotWeb. |
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| Monday November 2, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m.) | Thesis Format Review Submission | Thesis students | Submit thesis documents for format review to University Dissertation & Thesis Services (UDTS) | Format |
| As Early as Possible | Schedule Thesis Defense | Thesis students | Select and schedule date with your committee and hold defense. | |
| Wednesday December 2, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m.) | Pass Format Review | Thesis students | UDTS has reviewed and approved your document’s formatting through the Format Review; You have successfully defended (if a Defense is a requirement for your degree/discipline); And your committee has approved your content. |
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| Friday December 4, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m.) | Submit Thesis | Thesis students | Only submit if UDTS has reviewed and approved your document’s formatting through the Format Review; You have successfully defended (if a Defense is a requirement for your degree/discipline); And your committee has approved your content. Review embargo policy. |
Submission |
| Tuesday December 8, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m.) | Resolve Incomplete Grades | All students |
Ensure all IP (In Progress) and IN (Incomplete) grades are resolved. Work with your instructor and department to resolve. |
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all required approvals are obtained by the submission deadline, and that required paperwork is included with the dissertation submission. The student is solely responsible for insuring that all necessary materials are submitted to the University Library by the submission deadline.
If you are unable to finish your degree requirements in time to graduate in fall 2026, you will need to withdraw your graduation application, register for the requisite credits and file a new intent to graduate for spring 2027.