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M.F.A. Deadlines

 

Important Dates for MFA's: Fall 2009

Aug. 28:or August 2009 graduates to submit MA and MFA thesis copies for binding.

Sept. 3:Last day to drop Fall 2009 courses.

Sept. 11:Deadline for December 2009 graduates to submit MFAor MA thesis to thesis director. Last day to register for a drop classes without penalty.

Sept. 22:Deadline for December 2008 graduates to file or reactivate application for graduation at the Graduate Studies Office.

Sept. 29: Deadline for December graduates to submit MFA and MA theses to second and third readers.

Oct. 1:Deadline for May 2010 graduates to file Departmental Request for Candidacy form.

Oct. 2: Deadline to sign up to take the Fall 2009 MFA & MA Exams. (Recommended that May 2010 MFA graduates take the Fall MFA exam).

Oct. 30:Deadline to submit thesis proposals for Spring 2010 299 credits to Department Graduate Committee.

Nov. 6:MFA Comprehensive Exam distributed (9 AM ).

Nov. 7: MA Comprehensive Exam, Part 1, 9-12:30 AM , FO 104.

Nov. 9: MFA Comprehensive Exam due (5 PM ).Nov. 13:Last day for December 2009 graduates to submit signed MA and MFA thesis to Graduate Studies Office.

Nov. 14:MA Comprehensive Exam, Part 2, 9-12:30 AM , FO 104.

Jan. 15:Last day for December 2009 graduates to submit MA and MFA thesis copies for binding.

Feb. 1: The closing date (for postmarks) for MFA applications. Please see the Admissions page and Admissions Requirements page for further intructions.