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Format Check Deadline for Theses & Dissertations

If you are graduating in Summer 2026, then you must submit your thesis or dissertation for the first time no later than this date to be eligible for graduation.  To meet this deadline, you only have to submit your document for the first time. You do NOT need to pass the format check by this date. Please review the Preliminary Format Check Sample to see what is acceptable to submit by this date. Visit our Thesis and Dissertation page to learn more. Admission Cost: Free. Friday, July 3, 2026, 11:30 PM – 11:59 PM. See event description for more details.

Defense Deadline for Theses and Dissertations

If you are graduating in Summer 2026, then you must defend your thesis or dissertation no later than this deadline. Please visit our Thesis and Dissertation page to access resources and learn more. Admission Cost: Free. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:00 PM – 11:59 PM. See event description for more details.

Final Submission Deadline for Theses and Dissertations

If you are graduating in Summer 2026, then you must submit your final, committee-approved, correctly formatted document by this date. You cannot make changes to the content after this deadline.  Please visit our Thesis and Dissertation page to access resources and learn more. Admission Cost: Free. Friday, July 24, 2026, 11:00 PM – 11:59 PM. See event description for more details.

Fall Fellowships Fair

Come one, come all to the Fall Fellowships Fair, hosted by the USC National Fellowships team! Students of all years and majors are welcome. Step right up and meet USC students who have applied for and won national fellowships to make a difference in their communities, protect the environment, fund graduate studies and build global connections. In addition to enjoying food, games and music, students will learn more about how they can get money to do cool things, like study abroad, research and language learning. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Davis Field I - RHUU Side.