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Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)

Graduate Studies

Graduation Deadlines

Graduation Date: Dec 2009 May 2010 Aug 2009
Last day for filing an Application for Candidacy
File ACG form at the Office of Research & Graduate Studies, 336 Dallas Hall.
Pick up Thesis/Dissertation Guidelines handbook. 		Sept 1 Jan 25 Jun 8
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 16 Mar 12  
First Thesis/Dissertation Check
Bring the following items to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies
no later than 5:00 PM:
  1. A copy of your thesis or dissertation
  2. A Thesis Release Form, signed by your advisor
    (and School Examiner, if in Engineering or Meadows)
  3. A list of your committee members on the appropriate form
    (Dedman students only)
 Nov 20 Apr 9 Jul 6
Last Day for Oral/Written Comprehensive Exams Dec 7 Apr 30 Aug 4
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 4 Apr 23 Jul 20
Final Thesis/Dissertation Submission
Electronic Submission »		 Dec 17 May 12 Aug 4
Degrees Conferred
Use this date on your title and abstract.		 Dec 19 May 15 Aug 4