Feb. 13: (August 2009 graduates) last day to submit approved Candidacy forms to Graduate Admissions & Program Evaluation (GAPE.)

Feb. 15: (May 2009 graduates) Deadline to file or reactivate application for graduation at GAPE.

Mar. 3: Sign up deadline for Spring 2009 MFA Exam.

Mar. 21-31: Campus closed for Spring Break and Cesar Chavez Day (March 31)

Mar. 28: (December 2009 graduates) last day to submit approved Candidacy forms to GAPE.

Apr. 1: TA and GA applications for Fall 2009 due to Graduate Coordinator.

Apr. 1: Deadline for thesis proposals to be submitted to the graduate committee (for Fall 2008 299 units).

Apr. 3: MFA comprehensive exam distributed (9:00 AM).

Apr. 6: Deadline for May graduates to submit approved theses to Graduate Studies

Apr. 6: MFA comprehensive exam due (5:00 PM).

Apr. 14: GRE Subject Test in English offered.

Apr. 15: Lurie Chair, poet, and critic, Sandra Gilbert will be speaking at two CLA events. On-stage conversation, 1:30 p.m.; reading 7:30 p.m.

May 16: MFA Graduation Reading and Celebration (Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 Grads).

Jun. 5: Last day for May 2009 graduates to submit MA and MFA thesis copies for binding.

Jun. 8: Deadline for August 2009 graduates to reactivate or file application for graduation with GAPE.

Jul. 3: Deadline for August graduates to submit approved theses to Graduate Studies.