June 2026 Graduate School Bulletin
Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, and professional development workshops
Graduation Deadlines
June 15
Graduate students who have not already done so must apply online to graduate through the buff portal on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in August. This is required whether or not you attended the university-wide ceremony in May. PhD students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application; you may update the title through the portal until this date. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded.
June 15 (final deadline)
Master's students who have not already done so must submit to the Graduate School a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree. Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate School.
Preview future graduation deadlines on the Graduate School website. Please note, these do not apply to Coursera students.
Funding Opportunities
- May 31: UCAR Next Generation Fellowship
- May 31: The American Indian College Fund Scholarships for Non-Tribal College Students
- June 28: Just Tech Fellowship
Workshops & Events
Grad+ Weekly Write-In – Summer 2026
Tuesdays, May 12 – Aug. 11, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Main and East Campuses
Struggling to find consistent, focused writing time? Join our weekly write-ins and make steady progress on your thesis, dissertation or other academic projects, alongside a community of fellow graduate students. These sessions offer a distraction-free environment to help you build momentum, stay accountable, and actually get words on the page. Whether you’re drafting, revising or outlining, this is your time to show up and move your work forward.
Navigating Perfectionism in Graduate School
June 9, 12–1:30 p.m. CASE, Room E422
What is perfectionism and what contributes to it?
Join Stacy Gerberich, the Graduate School’s embedded therapist, to learn more about perfectionism and how it can hinder your productivity as a graduate student. This workshop will also discuss ways to change this type of thinking and improve your academic success and overall wellness.
Grad+ Summer Intensive: Discover Your Purpose, Conquer Procrastination and Master Prioritization
June 22–24, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Zoom
What if the real secret to success is your ability to answer one question: “Why?" In theory, it shouldn't be that hard, but in practice many of us can't articulate why we do what we do, think what we think, or want what we want. Yet we expect to be motivated and take action and then feel frustrated when we fall short. This summer you have the unique opportunity to define your purpose, master your schedule and relieve procrastination anxiety.