Published: June 21, 2024

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events and professional development workshops


Summer Graduation Deadlines

July 23

Doctoral students must complete the PhD dissertation defense or final examination by this date. Notice of the examination must be provided to the Graduate School using the doctoral final examination form two weeks before the exam.

July 30 

PhD students must submit the dissertation with Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by this deadline. The dissertation must be for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single page Thesis Approval Form (TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

July 30

PhD and DMA students must fill out the by this deadline. Learn more about the survey on the .

July 30

Master's students must complete the thesis defense or final examination by this date. Notice of the examination must be provided to the Graduate School using the master's final examination form two weeks before the exam. Certain units do not require an exam for non-thesis students. Please contact your department with any questions.

Preview future summer graduation deadlines on the Graduate School website.


Funding Opportunities

  • June 30: (external)

Workshops & Events

 June 26, 12 to 1:30 p.m. CASE E351  

What is perfectionism and what contributes to it? Join Stacy Gerberich, embedded therapist for the Graduate School, to learn more about perfectionism and how it can hinder your productivity as a graduate student. Stacy will also discuss ways to change this type of thinking and improve your academic success and overall wellness. Lunch will be provided to those that RSVP by June 21.  

 July 15 to 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day ܴǴdz

This session, led by Leslie Blood, director of graduate community and professional development, won’t be discussing your mother’s imposter syndrome. This workshop will cover the difference between impostor syndrome and self-awareness, how to turn fear into growth, and teach you sustainable strategies to manage doubt in academia.  

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 July 23 to 25, 9 to 11 a.m. each day ܴǴdz 

What do you do when your best-laid plans fall apart? Far from “just get over it,” cultivating resilience is a holistic practice that can help you adapt to challenging personal and professional setbacks. Join Stacy Gerberich, embedded therapist for the Graduate School, for an interactive, three-day seminar intensive exploring what resilience is, what it isn’t, and engaging real-time practices that can help you keep moving towards your personal and professional goals.

 July 29 to 31, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day ܴǴdz 

There are many different challenges academics face during and after their graduate careers. This three-day intensive is led by Leslie Blood, director of graduate community and professional development, and will help you discover what it takes to create a sustainable academic career. Topics featured include fool-proof solutions and creative problem-solving strategies for common academic hurdles, improving your advisor/advisee relationship, personalized approaches for improved productivity, and crafting the perfect career.