Deadlines

The Office of Student Research, in conjunction with the Dean’s Office, has established the following deadlines for theses submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation in May 2023. The deadlines ensure that

1. students have sufficient time to complete their theses
2. that there is sufficient time for rigorous departmental review and subsequent revision by students before final approval.

These deadlines are strictly followed. Students are strongly encouraged to submit their theses well before the Class of 2023 Thesis Deadlines below since this provides both students and the sponsoring departments more time for useful review and revision.

Class of 2023 Thesis Deadlines

Rolling deadline between December 16, 2022 – January 2, 2023 (December 16 is recommended)
First draft presented to thesis advisor

January 20, 2023
Final draft submitted to Departmental Thesis Chair for review and approval (with approval letter from faculty advisor)

February 24, 2023
Department Thesis Chair Approvals and Honors nominations due to Office of Student Research

March 3, 2023
Final Thesis (Honors Nominees Only) PDF to Student Research

March 10, 2023, or within two weeks of receiving Department Thesis Chair Approval. No later than April 21, 2023
Submission of approved, final version of thesis to the library via Proquest (all students meeting the above deadlines)

Students missing the January 20th deadline will be ineligible for honors, prizes, or Cum Laude at graduation. Details on the honors process are available on page 26 of the “Guide for Students and Faculty Sponsors”.

Extensions beyond the above thesis deadlines will be made only for special circumstances and must have the approval of the student’s thesis advisor, academic advisor, and the Departmental Thesis Chairperson. Such extensions, if granted, will carry the following ABSOLUTE Class of 2023 Thesis Extension Deadlines:

Class of 2023 Thesis Extension Deadlines

March 24, 2023*
Submission of final draft to Departmental Thesis Chair for review and approval (with approval letter from faculty advisor)

April 21, 2023**
Submission of approved, final version of thesis to the library via Proquest

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY *
Any student whose thesis is received after the above Class of 2023 Thesis Extension Deadlines is at risk of not graduating and/or not starting residency on time.

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