This page contains a listing of important forms and degree completion deadlines for graduate students, faculty, and staff. Completion of required forms and milestones is necessary for a current graduate student’s progress. Failure to meet submission deadlines could result in delayed completion of a student’s graduate degree. Current students should look to the student checklist in the Current Students area of MyMichiganTech for a time sensitive list of items they need to complete, and their personalized Degree Completion Timeline for a list of all items needed to complete their degree.
Also included on this page are forms for prospective students and graduate programs. For more information or for assistance in submitting a particular form, please contact the Graduate School.
Forms
Academic Year 2020-21 Graduate School Deadlines
All deadlines are at 4pm on the day indicated in the table below. Refer to the Defenses, Theses and Dissertations FAQ to find answers to commonly asked questions regarding important degree milestones.
Fall 2020
Item
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Deadline
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Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School to the Graduate School to qualify for grace period submission
for degree completion in fall.
|
Wednesday before classes start
August 26, 2020
|
Apply to walk in Fall commencement ceremony (required if you wish to participate)
|
Friday, Week 5
October 2, 2020
|
Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School for fall completion of degree
|
Monday, Week 14
December 7, 2020
|
Submit all other degree completion paperwork (including applicable
certificate degree schedules) to Graduate School—check MyMichiganTech for items needed |
Friday, Finals Week
December 18, 2020
|
Spring 2021
Item
|
Deadline
|
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Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School to the Graduate School to qualify for enrollment in UN5951
and degree completion in spring.
|
Wednesday before classes start
January 6, 2021
|
Apply to walk in Spring commencement ceremony (required if you wish to participate) |
Friday, Week 5 February 12, 2021 |
Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School for spring completion of degree
|
Monday, Week 14 April 19, 2021
|
Submit all other degree completion paperwork (including applicable certificate degree schedules) to Graduate School—check MyMichiganTech for items needed |
Friday, Finals Week April 30, 2021 |
Summer 2021
Item |
Deadline |
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Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School to the Graduate School to qualify for enrollment in UN5951
and degree completion in summer.
|
Wednesday before classes start May 5, 2021 |
Last day to submit committee approved post-defense dissertation, thesis, or report to the Graduate School for summer completion of degree
|
Monday, Week 14 August 9, 2021 |
Submit all other degree completion paperwork (including applicable certificate degree schedules) to Graduate School—check MyMichiganTech for items needed |
Friday, Week 14 August 13, 2021 |
Questions about Deadlines?
Check out:
- Degree Completion Timeline for a detailed list of steps to complete your degree
- MyMichiganTech to find a personalized checklist of items needed for your degree
- Defenses, Theses and Dissertations FAQ to find answers to commonly asked questions regarding important degree milestones
- Resources For Current Students to find more information and a listing of staff who can assist you