Four steps are required at least two weeks before you defend. July 10 is the last day by which you may meet this requirement if you intend to graduate in August 2020.

Thesis/Dissertation Defense Completion Deadline for August 2020 Graduation

Friday, July 24

All day

Stetson House, Room 201

Your defense must be scheduled and completed by this deadline.

Final Thesis or Dissertation Submission Deadline for graduation in August 2020

Friday, July 31

All day

Stetson House, Room 201

Final submission deadline for A&S graduate students to satisfy degree requirements for graduation in August 2020

Fall 2020 Graduate A&S Registration for New Students

Monday, August 3 - Friday, September 4

Stetson House

Students must meet with their advisor or graduate director before registering.

Mandatory A&S New Graduate Student Orientation

Monday, August 24

9am - 2pm

Sadler Center, Chesapeake ABC

ALL new/incoming Arts & Sciences graduate students are required to attend the New Student Orientation.

First day of classes

Wednesday, August 26

All day

Location not specified

First day of classes

NDS registration begins

Fall Break

Saturday, October 10 - Tuesday, October 13

Location not specified

Pre-Defense Deadline for Students Submitting a Thesis or Dissertation for January 2021 graduation

Friday, October 30

All day

Stetson House

Four steps are required at least two weeks before you defend. October 30 is the last day by which you may meet this requirement if you intend to graduate in January 2021.

Thesis/Dissertation Defense Completion Deadline for January 2021 Graduation

Friday, November 13

All day

Stetson House, Room 201

Your defense must be scheduled and completed by this deadline.

Final Thesis or Dissertation Submission Deadline for graduation in January 2021

Friday, November 20

All day

Stetson House, Room 201

Final submission deadline for A&S graduate students to satisfy degree requirements for graduation in January 2021.

Pre-Defense Deadline for Students Submitting a Thesis or Dissertation for May 2021 graduation

Friday, April 9

All day

Stetson House

Four steps are required at least two weeks before you defend. April 9 is the last day by which you may meet this requirement if you intend to graduate in May 2021.

Thesis/Dissertation Defense Completion Deadline for May 2021 Graduation

Friday, April 23

All day

Stetson House

Your defense must be scheduled and completed by this deadline.

Final Thesis or Dissertation Submission Deadline for May 2021 graduation

Friday, April 30

All day

Stetson House, Room 201

Final submission deadline for A&S graduate students to satisfy degree requirements for graduation in May 2021

Pre-Defense Deadline for Students Submitting a Thesis or Dissertation for August 2021 graduation

Friday, July 9

All day

Stetson House

Four steps are required at least two weeks before you defend. July 9 is the last day by which you may meet this requirement if you intend to graduate in August 2021.

Ongoing Events

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Fall Registration for Continuing Graduate Students

Saturday, March 21 - Wednesday, July 1

Stetson House

The Office of Graduate Studies and Research REQUIRES all returning A&S graduate students to register by July 1.

Fall Registration for Continuing Graduate Students March 21 - July 1

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