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Academic Dates and Deadlines

General Academic Dates

OUR Quarter Dates & Deadlines

Fees and Billing Calendar

First Day of Instruction

10th Day of Instruction

12th Day of Instruction

  • Last day to add courses without a PTA
  • Last day for non-registered students to enroll on their own

25th Day of Instruction

Last Day of Instruction (by 12:00pm)

Thesis/Dissertation/Final Reports Graduation Filing Deadlines 

Use the table below to help you decide when to submit your thesis/dissertation/ masters report for graduation.  Review the Filing Your Thesis or Dissertation webpage for information about the filing process, formatting, and paperwork. 

Master Report forms, dissertation, required filing paperwork, and signed title page must be submitted to Graduate Studies by 11:59 PM on the deadline.

Submission Deadline
Degree Awarded Date
Last Qtr in a Student Status (Enrolled or on Filing Fee):
December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 (Fall)Enrolled or on Filing Fee in Fall 2024
March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 (Winter)Enrolled in or on Filing Fee Winter 2025
June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 (Spring)Enrolled or on Filing Fee in Spring 2025
September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 (Summer)Enrolled in Spring 2025