Graduate Calendar 2023-2024
Please check with the Graduate Division of your professional school or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for the last date to schedule a master’s final exam, a doctoral oral comprehensive exam, or a final doctoral oral exam for each semester or term.
The deadlines below represent the final university deadlines and are subject to change. Professional schools or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences may set earlier deadlines. Students are advised to consult with the appropriate school or College to confirm all deadlines. Academic calendar dates may be viewed at the KU Registrar Calendar link below.
| FALL 2023 | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | August 21 |
| Labor Day | September 4 |
| Early Graduation Deadline (1) | September 5 |
| Fall Break | October 14-17 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 22-26 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 7 |
| Final Examinations | December 11-15 |
| Degree Requirements Deadline (2) | December 15 |
| Degrees Awarded | December 31 |
| SPRING 2024 | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | January 16 |
| Early Graduation Deadline (1) | January 30 |
| Application for Graduation Deadline (3) | March 1 |
| Spring Break | March 11-17 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 2 |
| Final Examinations | May 6-10 |
| Degree Requirements Deadline (2) | May 10 |
| Degrees Awarded | May 12 |
| SUMMER 2024 | Date |
|---|---|
| Application for Graduation Deadline (3) | March 1 |
| Classes Begin | June 4 |
| Early Graduation Deadline (1) | June 11 |
| Last Day of Classes | July 26 |
| Degree Requirements Deadline (2) | July 26 |
| Degrees Awarded | August 1 |
Additional Information
A student who was enrolled the previous semester and submits all degree requirements by this date will have the degree conferred for this semester but is not required to enroll for this semester.
- This is the last day to submit ALL requirements for a degree to be conferred that semester. University degree requirements include:
- Electronic filing of thesis or dissertation (if applicable)
- Submission of paperwork to the Graduate Division of the appropriate professional school or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Submission of the Application for Graduation (AFG) in Enroll & Pay.
- Candidates for Spring and Summer degrees only: Meeting this deadline will ensure the candidate is included on the mailing list for information about the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony and will ensure the student’s name is included in the event program for the Ceremony.
- Students should consult with their professional school or the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for additional degree requirements.
2024 Commencement: May 12
Information about KU commencement ceremonies is available at https://commencement.ku.edu/
2024 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony: TBD
Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 graduates are eligible to participate. The most up-to-date information, including all dates and deadlines, can be found at https://doctoral-hooding.ku.edu/. Questions should be directed to doctoral-hooding@ku.edu.