Graduation and Commencement Checklists

As you work toward your target graduation date, the checklists below will help you fulfill all requirements by their respective deadlines. You must fulfill certain requirements to graduate (earn your degree), and there are additional actions to complete if you wish to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Fall 2024

Masters and doctoral students

NOVEMBER 8 - deadline to complete all requirements to graduate in the fall

Use a checklist!
You may find it helpful to use a printable checklist (pdf) to keep track of your progress, but it is recommended that you also refer to the web-based checklists below to access additional instructions, forms, and surveys.


Certificate students

 

Spring 2025

Masters and doctoral students

APRIL 11 - deadline to complete all requirements to graduate in the spring

Use a checklist!
You may find it helpful to use a printable checklist (pdf) to keep track of your progress, but it is recommended that you also refer to the web-based checklists below to access additional instructions, forms, and surveys.


Certificate students

 

Summer 2024

Masters and doctoral students

AUGUST 9 - deadline to complete all requirements to graduate in the summer

Use a checklist!
You may find it helpful to use a printable checklist (pdf) to keep track of your progress, but it is recommended that you also refer to the web-based checklists below to access additional instructions, forms, and surveys.


Certificate students