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Thesis and 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.
To view more workshop options, visit our Thesis and Dissertation Calendar.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Close-Hipp 464.
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.
Thesis and 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.
To view more workshop options, visit our Thesis and Dissertation Calendar.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Close-Hipp 464.
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.
Independence Day Holiday (no classes)
Access the Full Academic Calendar to find information including holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
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.
Summer Graduation (there is no summer commencement exercise)
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Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Faculty Reporting Date
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Monday, August 17, 2026.
Classes Begin
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
First Day Photos
Come celebrate the start of the semester by taking your official first day photo on August 18th in front of the Thomas Cooper Library fountain! Whether it's your first #FDOC or your last, we would love to capture the moment for you. We will be there 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hosted by the Office of New Student Orientation.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Davis Field II - Thomas Cooper Library Side.
Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of 'W' being recorded (part of term 30)
Access the Full Academic Calendar to find information including holidays, registration dates, payment deadlines, drop or add dates, exams and commencement for each term.
Monday, August 24, 2026.