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ONLINE Thesis & Dissertation Workshop

Attend one of our thesis and dissertation workshops to learn everything about the format check process. You will also learn how to ensure your document meets requirements for digital accessibility. Sign up today by visiting our registration page.  This event will take place on Zoom, and you will receive the Zoom link in an email after registering. Please visit the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Calendar to view other workshops. Admission Cost: Free. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. See event description for more details.

ONLINE Thesis & Dissertation Workshop

Attend one of our thesis and dissertation workshops to learn everything about the format check process. You will also learn how to ensure your document meets requirements for digital accessibility. Sign up today by visiting our registration page.  This event will take place on Zoom, and you will receive the Zoom link in an email after registering. Please visit the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Calendar to view other workshops. Admission Cost: Free. Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. See event description for more details.

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.