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Schedule of Requirements for Awarding of Degrees 2007-2008

Degree Award Dates:

Aug. 31*

NOV. 3

FEB. 9

MAY 18

APPLICATION FOR AWARD OF DEGREE FORM: This form must be turned in to the Sackler Dean's Office by these deadline dates. Late applications will result in graduating on the next Degree Award Date.

Monday
July 16

Friday
Aug. 31

Friday
Nov. 30

Friday
Feb. 15

THESIS TO COMMITTEE: It is recommended that candidates submit their thesis to their committee two weeks before the defense date on about:

Monday
July 16

Monday
Sept. 10

Monday
Dec. 10

Monday
Mar. 24

THESIS DEFENSE: It is recommended that the defense be scheduled on or before:

The Certificate of Fitness Form must be signed and returned to the Sackler Dean’s Office immediately after the defense. Allow approximately three weeks to make thesis corrections and to complete required documents.

Monday
July 30

Monday
Sept. 24

Monday
Dec. 31

Monday
Apr. 7

FINAL DOCUMENTS: The following documents must be turned in to the Sackler Dean’s Office by these deadline dates:

  • Approval of Master's Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation for Submission Form
  • Survey of Earned Doctorate (Ph.D. students only)
  • Electronic submission of thesis or dissertation

Late submission will result in graduating the next Degree Award Date.

Monday
Aug. 20

Monday
Oct. 15

Monday
Jan. 21

Monday
Apr. 28

SACKLER FACULTY AGENDA DISTRIBUTED WITH DEGREE CANDIDATES LISTED:

Tuesday
Aug. 28

Monday
Oct. 22

Monday
Jan. 29

Monday
May 5

SACKLER FACULTY MEET TO RECOMMEND DEGREES:

Tuesday
Sept. 4

Monday
Oct. 29

Monday
Feb. 4

Monday
May 12

TRUSTEES VOTE ON DEGREES:

Tuesday
Sept. 8

Saturday
Nov. 3

Saturday
Feb. 9

Saturday
May 17

*Degrees voted by the Trustee Executive Committee in September are effective August 31.