Check out below for important academic dates and deadlines for the current and upcoming semesters.
Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines for Summer 2025
Jun 23
Pass doctoral defense (Ph.D., D.Ed., and D.Eng. students only)
Jul 7
Pass final performance (D.M.A. students only)
Jul 7
Pass final oral presentation (DNP, D.B.A., and Dr.P.H. students only)
Jul 14
Committee members to approve final thesis/dissertation
Future Semester Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines
The following deadlines are for theses, dissertations, D.M.A. performances, D.Eng. praxes, and D.B.A., Dr.P.H., and D.N.P. Final oral presentations only. Students writing master's papers should contact their graduate program for deadlines.
| Deadlines by semester | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Apply to graduate in LionPATH | September 16 | January 26 |
| Submit doctoral dissertation for format review | October 1 | February 2 |
| Submit master's thesis for format review | October 1 | February 2 |
| Pass doctoral defense (Ph.D., D.Ed., and D.Eng. students only) | October 8 | February 23 |
| Submit final thesis or dissertation and supporting materials | November 5 | March 23 |
| Pass final performance (D.M.A. students only) | November 5 | March 23 |
| Pass final oral presentation (D.N.P., D.B.A., and Dr.P.H. students only) | November 5 | March 23 |
| Committee members to approve final thesis/dissertation | November 12 | March 30 |
Questions?
Questions about the doctoral dissertation defense should be directed to Graduate Enrollment Services. Students with questions regarding the master's thesis defense should contact their graduate program.
