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Spring 2021 Convocation
The extension of the holidays between fall and winter semester results in some changes in deadlines related to clearing students who are eligible to graduate in the spring, 2021. The following deadlines apply.
If you expect to be eligible to graduate this spring, note the due dates and activities (these dates are firm):
January 15, 2021: applications to graduate (on LORIS) due without late fee
April 1, 2021: last day to submit an application to graduate (on LORIS); late fee applies (no exceptions)
April 12, 2021: last day of classes for second 6-week winter term; make-up classes for Good Friday (April 2); see Graduate Academic Calendar for Completion of Coursework
April 19, 2021: last day of classes for 13-week spring term (make-up classes for Good Friday (April 2); see Graduate Academic Calendar for Completion of Coursework
May 14, 2021: final deadline (no exceptions) for students who have applied to graduate to be eligible for the gold medal competition and
May 31, 2021: last day to submit MRP/thesis/dissertation for full refund; will be eligible to graduate (and eligible for medal competition) in fall 2021 (no exceptions)
June 2021: celebrate your success! This information has been communicated to all program coordinators, instructors, supervisors, and support staff.
Yes; if you are nearing the end of your degree requirements, you should apply to graduate (through LORIS) before January 15 to avoid the late application fee; late application fee applies to all applications submitted between January 16 and April 1, 2021.
Your application will be postponed until the next convocation cycle (Fall 2021). You do not need to re-apply to graduate in the next cycle.
All degree requirements must be completed (including receipt in the FGPS of final grades, and post-defense paperwork) by May 14, 2021. If you complete your degree requirements after May 14, 2021, you will be ineligible to graduate in spring 2021.
You apply to graduate on LORIS. You can find more information here.
The Request for an Extension to Complete Coursework located here.
We are not able to guarantee receipt of grades expected from other institutions. You are encouraged to connect with your instructor(s) at your host institution to advise them that you are expecting to graduate, pending successful completion of the course(s). You may also need to arrange for the submission to the FGPS of an official transcript (joint program students exempted).
Only students who have met all the degree requirements by April 30, 2021 are eligible for consideration. It is the responsibility of your graduate program coordinator or your advisor to nominate you, and to complete the nomination package. They may ask for a copy of a current CV. If nominated, you will be notified of the decision of the selection committee in advance of convocation.
Yes, they apply to all graduate students who are expecting to graduate this spring.