Published: Feb. 9, 2022

Academic deadlines for doctoral and master's students are approaching on March 1. Then, take a glance at April deadlines.

Graduate students: Apply to graduate by March 1

Graduate students must apply online to graduate through Buff Portal on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded 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.

Master’s students: Submit candidacy application by March 1 (final deadline)

Master's students must submit to the Graduate School a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree if they have not already done so. Applications must be approved by the academic department before submission and should be sent to the Graduate School by the department via email.

Visit the Graduate School website for all of the academic deadlines for the spring semester for graduate students.