#  2025-26 Degree Timelines 

 



**NOTE**: The GSAS deadlines are firm, and no extensions are possible. The deadline for submission of the final draft to the committee and the defense date can be catered to the needs and preferences of the committee and the degree candidate.

 

 





###    November 2025 Degree  expand\_more  

 

SortDateActionMonday, July 28, 2025

Final draft of dissertation is due to the committee

Friday August 1, 2025

Degree applications and Secondary Field applications due to the Registrar’s Office

Friday, August 8, 2025

Suggested latest date for defense *(Students defending after this date may be required to obtain theircommittee’s formal approval of their dissertations prior to the defense.)*

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 

Dissertation deadline for students who do not wish to retain health insurance coverage for the duration of the fall term.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 

\*Dissertation deadline for students who wish to retain health insurance coverage for the duration of the fall term. Registration is required. \*

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 

Degree conferral date







 

 

 



###    February 2026 Degree  expand\_more  

 

SortDateActionMonday, December 1, 2025

Degree applications and Secondary Field applications due to the Registrar’s Office.

Monday, December 1, 2025

Final draft of dissertation is due to the committee

Monday, January 5, 2026

Suggested latest date for defense *(Students defending after this date may be required to obtain their committee’s formalapproval of their dissertations prior to the defense.)*

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 

Approved dissertations due to the Registrar’s Office.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 

Degree conferral date







 

 

 



###    May 2026 Degree  expand\_more  

 

SortDateActionWednesday, March 18, 2026

Degree applications and Secondary Field applications due to the Registrar’s Office.

Friday, March 27, 2026

Final draft of dissertation is due to the committee

Friday, May 1, 2026

Suggested latest date for defense *(Students defending after this date may be required to obtain their committee’s formalapproval of their dissertations prior to the defense.)*

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 

Approved dissertations due to the Registrar’s Office.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Commencement Day; Degree conferral date