Graduation Deadlines

Graduation Date:	Dec 2012	May 2013	Aug 2013
Last day for filing an Application for Candidacy File ACG form at the Office of Research & Graduate Studies, Perkins Administration Bldg., Suite 101. Thesis/Dissertation Guidelines handbook.	Aug 24	Jan 24	Jun 6
Initial Thesis/Dissertation Check (Optional) On or before this date, bring sample materials from theses or dissertations which include half page, title page, table of contents, one chapter, and a sample of figures, tables, references/bibliography. It is hoped this new step will avoid major problems or extensive corrections later. Print copies on regular paper until final copies are approved.	Oct 15	Mar 18
First Thesis/Dissertation Check Bring the following items to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies no later than 5:00 PM: A copy of your thesis or dissertation A Thesis Release Form, signed by your advisor (and School Examiner, if in Engineering or Meadows) A list of your committee members on the appropriate form (Dedman students only)	Nov 19	Apr 15	Jul 8
Last Day for Oral/Written Comprehensive Exams	Nov 29	May 2	Aug 6
Second Thesis/Dissertation Check Bring correction list from the first check and the first copy of the thesis to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies by 5:00 PM.	Dec 3	Apr 29	Jul 22
Final Thesis/Dissertation Submission Electronic Submission »	Dec 13	May 15	Aug 6
Degrees Conferred Use this date on your title and abstract.	Dec 15	May 18	Aug 6

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