Important Master's Dates

Please be sure to apply for graduation online through your SAIL account. Information regarding the graduation application deadlines and fees can be found here.

See all required forms on our Master's Checklist

Please note that the listed deadlines are final.  

Summer 2026 Dates


Date

Activity
July 3, 2026             Last day to submit Form B - Preliminary Agreement to Schedule the Thesis Defense (5 days prior to defense)
July 10, 2026 Last day to defend (4 weeks prior to graduation)
July 24, 2026 Last day to submit Form C – Thesis Defense & Written Thesis Report  and last day to upload final version of Thesis to ProQuest (2 weeks prior to graduation)
August 8, 2026 Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Student Dates
July 24, 2026 Last day to defend (2 weeks prior to graduation)
August 3, 2026
 
Last day to upload final version of Thesis to ProQuest (MFA students only)
August 7, 2026 Last day to submit Form C - Thesis Defense & Written Thesis Report (MFA students only)