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If you are planning to graduate this fall, note the due dates and activities (these dates are firm):
Aug. 1, 2021: Applications to graduate (on LORIS) due without late fee.
Sept. 1, 2021: Last day to submit an application to graduate (on LORIS); late fee applies (no exceptions).
Aug. 10, 2021: Last day of classes for 13-week spring term (make-up classes for Civic Holiday (Aug. 2); see Graduate Academic Calendar for Completion of Coursework.
Aug. 16, 2021: Last day of classes for second six-week winter term; make-up classes for Civic Holiday (Aug. 2); see Graduate Academic Calendar for Completion of Coursework.
Aug. 23-31: Credit (CR) grade option open.
Sept. 8, 2021: Final deadline (no exceptions) for students who have applied to graduate to be eligible for the gold medal competition and
Sept. 30, 2021: Last day to submit MRP/thesis/dissertation for full refund; will be eligible to graduate in fall 2021 (no exceptions).
Oct./Nov. 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 Aug. 1 to avoid the late application fee; late application fee applies to all applications submitted between Aug. 2 and Sept. 1, 2021.
See academic dates in the graduate calendar. Your graduation application will be postponed until the next convocation cycle (spring 2022). 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 Sept. 30, 2021. If you complete your degree requirements after Sept. 30, 2021, you will be ineligible to graduate in fall 2021.
You apply to graduate on LORIS.
Complete a Request for an Extension to Complete Coursework.
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 September 8, 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, these dates apply to all graduate students who are expecting to graduate this spring.