Graduation Calendars & Key Dates
Upcoming Graduation Deadlines
Fri, Jul 24
Final Summer 2026 Graduation Deadline. You must submit all requirements for graduation by this date to qualify for a SUM26 degree.
Tues, Sept 8
Early Fall 2026 Graduation Deadline. Students who were enrolled in Spring OR Summer 26 and submit all graduation requirements by the early deadline will be awarded a FA 26 degree but are not required to enroll for the FA 26 term.
Fri, Dec 18
Final Fall 2026 Graduation Deadline. You must submit all requirements for graduation by this date to qualify for a FA26 degree.
Tues, Feb 2
Early Spring 2027 Graduation Deadline. Students who were enrolled in FA26 and submit all graduation requirements by the early deadline will be awarded a SP27 degree but are not required to enroll for the SP27 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.