2009 Graduation Calendar (Download printer-friendly version)

A candidate must be registered for the semester or summer term in which degree requirements are completed and during the preceding semester.

Ph. D. Candidates

	January 25, 2009 Award	May 17, 2009 Award
Dissertation Prospectus due in the Graduate School Office (GRS) Download Form and Instructions	April 4, 2008	October 3, 2008
Diploma Application due in GRS*	November 1, 2008	February 1, 2009
First draft of dissertation (submitted to readers)	October 3, 2008	February 1, 2009
Dissertation abstract (max. 350 words) approved by department – due in GRS Office for review and approval by the Dean Download Form and Instructions	At least three weeks prior to Final Oral Exam	At least three weeks prior to Final Oral Exam
Schedule of Final Oral Examination (to be arranged by department) due in GRS with fourteen copies of approved abstract Download Form and Instructions	Two weeks prior to Final Oral Exam	Two weeks prior to Final Oral Exam
Last date to hold Final Oral Exam N.B. The deadline for submission of the dissertation is the same date. (See item below.)	December 19, 2008	April 17, 2009
Approved and signed dissertation (2 copies due in GRS on or before this date)**	December 19, 2008	April 17, 2009

** Prior to the dissertation defense, the candidate must schedule an appointment with the Records Officer for review of the dissertation format. All PhD degree requirements are complete only when both copies of the dissertation have been certified as meeting the standards of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and of the Mugar Memorial Library.

M. A. Candidates

	Jan. 25, 2009 Award	May 18, 2009 Award	Sept. 25, 2009 Award
Thesis Title Approval Card due in Graduate School Office Download	May 2, 2008	November 7, 2008	April 3, 2009
Diploma Application due in GRS*	November 1, 2008	February 1, 2009	July 1, 2009
First draft of thesis (submitted to readers)	October 3, 2008	March 6, 2009	July 3, 2009
Approved and signed thesis (2 copies due in GRS on or before this date)***	December 19, 2008	April 17, 2009	August 21, 2009

* The diploma application is valid only for the graduation date specified; a new application must be filed if the student does not graduate as planned.

*** Prior to the signing of the thesis, the candidate must schedule an appointment with the Records Officer for review of the thesis format. All MA degree requirements are complete only when both copies of the thesis have been certified as meeting the standards of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and of the Mugar Memorial Library.

2008 Graduation Calendar (Download printer-friendly version)

A candidate must be registered for the semester or summer term in which degree requirements are completed and during the preceding semester.

Ph. D. Candidates

	January 25, 2008 Award	May 18, 2008 Award
Dissertation Prospectus due in the Graduate School Office (GRS) Download Form and Instructions	April 6, 2007	October 5, 2007
Diploma Application due in GRS*	November 1, 2007	February 1, 2008
First draft of dissertation (submitted to readers)	October 5, 2007	February 1, 2008
Dissertation abstract (max. 350 words) approved by department – due in GRS Office for review and approval by the Dean Download Form and Instructions	At least three weeks prior to Final Oral Exam	At least three weeks prior to Final Oral Exam
Schedule of Final Oral Examination (to be arranged by department) due in GRS with fourteen copies of approved abstract Download Form and Instructions	Two weeks prior to Final Oral Exam	Two weeks prior to Final Oral Exam
Last date to hold Final Oral Exam N.B. The deadline for submission of the dissertation is the same date. (See item below.)	December 14, 2007	April 18, 2008
Approved and signed dissertation (2 copies due in GRS on or before this date)**	December 14, 2007	April 18, 2008

** Prior to the dissertation defense, the candidate must schedule an appointment with the Records Officer for review of the dissertation format. All PhD degree requirements are complete only when both copies of the dissertation have been certified as meeting the standards of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and of the Mugar Memorial Library.

M. A. Candidates

	Jan. 25, 2008 Award	May 20, 2008 Award	Sept. 25, 2008 Award
Thesis Title Approval Card due in Graduate School Office Download	May 4, 2007	November 2, 2007	April 4, 2008
Diploma Application due in GRS*	November 1, 2007	February 1, 2008	July 1, 2008
First draft of thesis (submitted to readers)	October 5, 2007	March 7, 2008	July 1, 2008
Approved and signed thesis (2 copies due in GRS on or before this date)***	December 14, 2007	April 18, 2008	August 15, 2008

* The diploma application is valid only for the graduation date specified; a new application must be filed if the student does not graduate as planned.

*** Prior to the signing of the thesis, the candidate must schedule an appointment with the Records Officer for review of the thesis format. All MA degree requirements are complete only when both copies of the thesis have been certified as meeting the standards of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and of the Mugar Memorial Library.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For May graduates only, diplomas will be available at the commencement ceremonies. Otherwise, approximately one month following the date of graduation, and depending on a student’s preference, the diploma is either available for pick-up from the Diploma Office at the Office of the University Registrar, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, or it will be mailed to the address specified on the Diploma Dispersal form that is submitted with the Diploma Application.

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