The deadlines provided here are University deadlines and must be met in order for you to graduate on time. You should contact your Graduate Advisor for departmental deadlines covering thesis, project, and/or comprehensive examinations.
Document | When to submit | December 2011 Graduation | May 2012 Graduation | August 2012 Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Departmental Request for Candidacy Form
| After completion of 9 units and completion of Written Competency | Apr. 1, 2011 | Oct. 1, 2011 | Feb. 12, 2012 |
Application for Award of Master's Degree
| After candidacy has been approved by Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations | Sept. 14, 2011 | Feb. 16, 2012 | June 7, 2012 |
Thesis for review to Graduate Studies and Research
| After your thesis committee has approved your thesis | Oct. 31, 2011 | Apr. 5, 2012 | July 1, 2012 |
Thesis for publication to Graduate Studies and Research
| After Graduate Studies & Research has approved your thesis | Jan. 13, 2012 | June 15, 2012 | Sept. 15, 2012 |
Apart from the Plan A Thesis, all other documents listed above should be submitted to Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations in the Student Services Center by the posted deadline.
For a copy of the current University Thesis Guidelines, detailed instructions on how and where to submit the thesis, as well as general contact information regarding thesis related questions, please visit the Office of Graduate Studies and Research website.