Degree Completion Timelines

The links below show a detailed timeline of items graduate students need to complete beginning with preparations for arrival on campus through to the completion of their degree.

Students should look to their Degree Progress Checklist[checklist guide] and Academic Audit [audit guide] for a personalized list of all tasks they will need to complete prior to being awarded their degree. Our Forms and Deadlines page has deadlines for items, and our Graduate School calendars are also a resource for important dates.

Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science, Master of Forestry, Master of Geographic Information Science
Master of Business Administration
Master of Engineering
Graduate Certificates

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