Graduation Calendars & Key Dates
Upcoming Graduation Deadlines
Tue, Feb 3
Early Spring 2026 Graduation Deadline. Students who submit all graduation requirements by the early deadline will be awarded a SP26 degree but are not required to enroll for the SP26 term.
Mon, Mar 2
Spring 2026 Application for Graduation (AFG) Deadline: Submitting the AFG in Enroll & Pay by this date will ensure your name is included in all spring 2026 graduation ceremony materials (if desired).
Fri, May 15
Final Spring 2026 Graduation Deadline. You must submit all requirements for graduation by this date to qualify for a SP26 degree.
Mon, Jun 8
Early Summer 2026 Graduation Deadline. Students who submit all graduation requirements by the early deadline will be awarded a SUM 26 degree but are not required to enroll for the SUM 26 term.
The deadlines in these calendars indicate when:
- Doctoral students must file paperwork with their school office (acceptance page, thesis & dissertation release/embargo form, and doctoral completion survey certificate), apply for graduation in Enroll & Pay, and submit the dissertation electronically. Graduates may also participate in the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
- Master's students must file paperwork with their school office (acceptance page and thesis & dissertation release/embargo form), apply for graduation in Enroll & Pay, and submit the thesis electronically.
*These deadlines apply to graduate students on the Lawrence and Edwards Campuses. Students who intend to graduate must check with their schools for additional deadlines and requirements.