Dissertation Defense Scheduling Timelines

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April 15, 2025

Last possible day to defend dissertation for May 2025 graduation

July 18, 2025

Last possible day to defend dissertation for August 2025 graduation

November 18, 2025

Last possible day to defend dissertation for December 2025 graduation

April 14, 2026

Last possible day to defend dissertation for May 2026 graduation

The defensible dissertation manuscript, a signed Form 3 and completed Form 4 must be submitted to the Graduate School at least three weeks before the desired defense date.

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