Aug 17

First day of fall term

Aug 19

Orientation for new graduate students and graduate assistants

Aug 25

Fall classes begin

Sept 1

Labor Day holiday

Sept 12

Applications for doctoral candidacy due for December graduation
Applications for December graduation due

Nov 11

Veteran's Day holiday

Nov 12

Last day to submit doctoral dissertation defense scheduling form for December graduation

Nov 26

Last date to hold doctoral dissertation defense for fall semester

Nov 27-28

Thanksgiving holiday

Dec 12

Commencement
Final approved copies of theses and dissertations due