Important Dates for M.A. Students

2022-2023

October 1

Deadline for May 2023 Graduates to submit thier "Departmental Request for Candidacy" form to GAPE. Requires the MA or MFA advisor's signature.
November 1

Deadline to submit thesis or project proposals (for Spring 2023 ENGL 299 units) to the English Department Graduate Committee.
November 14 Deadline for December 2022 graduates to submit signed theses to the Graduate Studies Office.
December 17 Deadline for signing up to take the Spring 2023 MFA Comprehensive Exams.
January 10 Deadline for December 2023 graduates to submit thesis for publication (or embargo).
January 23 Deadline for signing up for the Spring MFA Exam.
February 1

Deadline for May 2023 graduates to submit graduate application to Graduate Studies Office.
February 24 MA Part 1 Exam 10-12 pm online via Canvas.
February 28 Deadline for applications for 2023-2024 TAships.
March 3 MA (Part 2) and MFA Comprehensive Exam given (9:00 am).
March 6 MA (Part 2) and MFA Comprehensive Exam due (5:00 pm).
April 2

Deadline for December 2023 graduates to file their "Request for Candidacy" forms (requires MA or MFA advisor's signature).

Deadline for applications for 2023-2024 TA and GA due to the Graduate Coordinator.
April 3 Deadline for submitting MFA Thesis Proposals to the Department Graduate Committee.
April 17 Deadline for May 2023 graduates to submit signed theses to the Graduate Studies Office or to the English Department for Departmental Thesis (298D).
May 15 Last day to sign up for the Fall 2023 MA Part 2 and MFA Exams.
June 30

Last day to submit your thesis or dissertation to ProQuest for publication.

Visit the Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations website for a list of Thesis and Dissertation deadlines.