Master's Graduation Information
Review the list of essential deadlines for master's candidates, and view the academic forms and thesis and non-thesis links for additional resources to guide you in the completion of your degree. If at any time you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Graduate School at gradinfo@colorado.edu.
Thesis Plan Students (Plan I)
Thesis plan students will complete a formal written thesis for submission to the Graduate School. A thesis plan curriculum will include 4 to 6 master's thesis hours, a thesis defense with committee, and submission of a formal thesis.
Non-Thesis Plan Students (Plan II)
Non-thesis plan students will not complete a formal written thesis for submission to the Graduate School. A non-thesis plan curriculum may include coursework only, a creative art or music thesis, a capstone, a project or a plan with a final examination with committee.