ALL new/incoming Arts & Sciences graduate students are required to attend both the New Student Orientation (10am-noon) and the afternoon training from noon-1:35 pm (up to the start of the breakout sessions specific to Teaching Assts./Fellows).

Deadline: A&S Graduate Student Research Grant Application

Friday, September 6

All day

Stetson House

Deadline for A&S graduate students to apply for research grants (maximum of $350) from the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR) for research conducted between September 1 through December 31, 2019.

More information and application form.

Deadline: OGSR/GSA Supplemental Conference Travel Funding Application

Friday, September 6

All day

Stetson House

This is the deadline to apply for one of a limited number of Conference Travel Grants available to assist Arts & Sciences graduate students who are presenting at or attending a research conference between September 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019.

Deadline to apply for May/August 2020 Graduation using the paper application form

Friday, December 6

All day

Stetson House

Notice of Candidacy Form

Deadline: A&S Graduate Student Research Grant Application

Friday, December 6

All day

Stetson House

This is the deadline for A&S graduate students to apply for research grants (maximum of $350) from the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR) for research conducted between January 1 through April 15, 2020.

More information and application form.

Deadline: OGSR/GSA Supplemental Conference Travel Funding Application

Friday, December 6

All day

Stetson House

December 6, 2019 at 4 p.m. is the deadline to apply for one of a limited number of Conference Travel Grants available to assist Arts & Sciences graduate students presenting at or attending a research conference between January 1 and April 15, 2020.

Raft Debate - A W&M Tradition

Thursday, March 19

6:30pm - 8pm

Sadler Center, Chesapeake ABC

The Annual Raft Debate will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sadler Center's Chesapeake ABC. The event is free and open to the public. The 2020 participants will be announced in the Fall. Mark your calendars now!

19th Annual Graduate Research Symposium

Friday, March 20 - Saturday, March 21

8:30am - 1:30pm

Sadler Center

The annual Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) is a unique educational and networking event, encouraging exchange between disciplines and bringing together students from William & Mary and regional universities.

Deadline: A&S Graduate Student Research Grant Application

Friday, March 27

All day

Stetson House

This is the deadline for A&S graduate students to apply for OGSR Graduate Student Research Grants for research to be conducted between April 16 and August 31, 2020.

More information and application form.

Deadline: OGSR/GSA Supplemental Conference Travel Funding Application

Friday, March 27

All day

Stetson House

March 27, 2020 at 4 p.m. is the deadline to apply for one of a limited number of Conference Travel Grants available to assist Arts & Sciences graduate students presenting at or attending a research conference between April 16 and August 31, 2020.

Pre-Defense Deadline for Students Submitting a Thesis or Dissertation for May 2020

Friday, April 3

All day

Stetson House

Four steps are required at least two weeks before you defend. April 3 is the last day by which you may meet this requirement if you intend to graduate in May 2020.

Thesis/Dissertation Defense Completion Deadline for May 2020 Graduation

Friday, April 17

All day

Stetson House, Room 201

Your defense must be scheduled and completed by this deadline.

Final Thesis or Dissertation Submission Deadline

Friday, April 24

All day

Stetson House, Room 201

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

Thesis/Dissertation Defense Completion Deadline for August 2020 Graduation

Friday, July 24