Check out below for important academic dates and deadlines for the current and upcoming semesters.
Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines for Spring 2025
Feb 3
Submit thesis or dissertation for format review
Feb 21
Pass doctoral defense (Ph.D., D.Ed., and D.Eng. students only)
Mar 24
Pass final performance (DMA students only)
Mar 24
Pass final oral presentation (DNP, D.B.A., and Dr.P.H. students only)
Mar 31
Committee members to approve final thesis/dissertation
Future Semester Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines
The following deadlines are for theses, dissertations, DMA performances, D.Eng. praxes, and D.B.A., Dr.P.H., and DNP Final oral presentations only. Students writing master's papers should contact their graduate program for deadlines.
| Deadlines by semester | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Apply to graduate in LionPATH | June 20 | Sept. 16 |
| Submit doctoral dissertation for format review | June 13 | Oct. 1 |
| Submit master's thesis for format review | June 13 | Oct. 1 |
| Pass doctoral defense (Ph.D., D.Ed., and D.Eng. students only) | June 23 | Oct. 8 |
| Submit final thesis or dissertation and supporting materials | July 7 | Nov. 5 |
| Pass final performance (D.M.A. students only) | July 7 | Nov. 5 |
| Pass final oral presentation (DNP, D.B.A., and Dr.P.H. students only) | July 7 | Nov. 5 |
| Committee members to approve final thesis/dissertation | July 14 | Nov. 12 |
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.
