Date and Deadline Categories
General Academic Dates
| 2022 - 2023 Academic Dates | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 |
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Registration Available
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May 9 (Continuing) or July 11 (New) Sept. 15-20 @6am |
Oct. 31 Dec. 15-20 @6am |
Feb. 6 Mar. 15-18 @10am |
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Quarter Begins
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Sept. 19 |
Jan. 6
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Mar. 30 |
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First Day of Quarter Instruction
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Sept. 21 |
Jan. 9
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Apr. 3 |
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10th day of instruction
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Oct. 4 Deadline to apply for Fall 2022 In Absentia extended to Oct. 25 |
Jan. 23
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Apr. 14 |
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12th day of instruction
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Oct. 6 | Jan. 25 | Apr. 18 |
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25th day of instruction
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Oct. 25 | Feb. 13 | May 5 |
| Graduate Fee Payment Deadline | Nov. 10 | Mar. 2 | May 25 |
| Graduate Studies Travel Award Applications Due to Graduate Program | Oct. 17 | Mar. 15 | |
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Last Day of Instruction
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Dec. 2 | Mar. 17 | Jun. 8 |
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Quarter Ends |
Dec. 9 | Mar. 24 | Jun. 15 |
| Graduate Commencement | Jun. 15 |
Thesis/Dissertation Filing Deadlines for students not on Filing Fee status
Students completing a thesis or dissertation have two filing deadline options each quarter. Students who file by the 7th week of the quarter are included on the current quarter degree list. Students who file after the 7th week deadline but by the last day of the quarter are included on the following quarter degree list but do not need a student status in the following quarter.
- Students who plan to file during Fall, Winter, or Spring quarter must be enrolled or approved for Filing Fee in that term.
- Starting Winter 2023, students on Filing Fee must file by the 7th week of the quarter deadline or be automatically enrolled in the term.
- Students enrolled in Spring quarter are eligible to file by the Spring or Summer quarter deadlines (Summer enrollment is not required).
Use the table below to help you decide when to file your thesis or dissertation. Review the Filing Your Thesis or Dissertation webpage for information about the filing process, formatting, and paperwork.
The dissertation, required filing paperwork, and signed title page must be submitted to Graduate Studies by 11:59 PM on the deadline.
Filing Deadline |
Degree Awarded Date |
Last Qtr in a Student Status (Enrolled or on Filing Fee): |
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| November 18, 2022 | Dec. 9, 2022 (Fall) | Enrolled or on Filing Fee in Fall 2022 |
| December 9, 2022 | March 24, 2023 (Winter) | Enrolled or on Filing Fee in Fall 2022 |
| February 24, 2023 | March 24, 2023 (Winter) | Enrolled or on Filing Fee in Winter 2023 |
| March 24, 2023 | June 15, 2023 (Spring) | Enrolled in Winter 2023 |
| May 19, 2023 | June 15, 2023 (Spring) | Enrolled or on Filing Fee in Spring 2023 |
| August 19, 2023 | September 8, 2023 (Summer) | Enrolled in Spring 2023 |
| September 8, 2023 | Dec. 15, 2023 (Fall) | Enrolled in Spring 2023 |
Master's Plan II & MFA Report Deadlines for students not on Filing Fee status
To be included on the current quarter degree list, Master's Plan II or MFA students must complete their final requirement(s) by the last day of the quarter. Graduate programs must submit signed Master's Plan II Reports or MFA Reports within five business days of the end of the quarter. Students who would like to receive a Graduate Studies degree conferral letter verifying completion, must also submit the Exit Information Form to their Graduate Coordinator for signature and forwarding to Graduate Studies SAA's.
Filing Deadlines for students on Filing Fee status
Students on Filing Fee are expected to be very close to finishing at the beginning of the Filing Fee quarter. Students who file by the 7th week of the quarter are included on the current quarter degree list. Students who file after the 7th week deadline have until the last day of instruction to file their thesis, dissertation, or project report. Students completing a Master's Plan II by exam have until the last day of the quarter to file their Final Report.
Use the table below to help you decide when to file your thesis or dissertation. Review the Filing Your Thesis or Dissertation webpage for information about the filing process, formatting, and paperwork.
The dissertation, required filing paperwork, and signed title page must be submitted to Graduate Studies by 11:59 PM on the deadline.
Filing Fee Quarter |
Filing Deadline |
Degree Awarded Date |
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| Fall 2022 | November 18, 2022 | December 9, 2022 (Fall degree list) |
| December 2, 2022 (Plan II exam report deadline: December 9) | March 24, 2023 (Winter degree list) | |
| Winter 2023 | February 24, 2023 | March 24, 2023 (Winter) |
| March 17, 2023 (Plan II exam report deadline: March 24, 2023)) | June 8, 2023 (Spring degree list) | |
| Spring 2023 | May 19, 2023 | June 8, 2023 (Spring degree list) |
| June 8, 2023 | September 8, 2023 (Summer degree list) |
University Holidays & Academic Breaks
| 2022-23 | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 |
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| Veterans Day | Nov. 11 | ||
| Thanksgiving Holiday |
Nov. 24-25 |
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| Winter Holiday |
Dec. 23, 26, 30, Jan. 2 |
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| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Jan. 16 | ||
| Presidents' Day | Feb. 20 | ||
| Spring Break | Mar. 27-31 | ||
| Cesar Chavez Day | Mar. 31 | ||
| Memorial Day | May 29 |