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.
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| November 6, 2026 | Last day to submit Form B - Preliminary Agreement to Schedule the Thesis Defense (5 days prior to defense) | |
| November 13, 2026 | Last day to defend (4 weeks prior to graduation) | |
| November 27, 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) | |
| December 12, 2026 | Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Student Dates |
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| November 27, 2026 | Last day to defend (2 weeks prior to graduation) | |
| December 7, 2026 |
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| December 11, 2026 | Last day to submit Form C - Thesis Defense & Written Thesis Report (MFA students only) | |
Date |
Activity |
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| April 9, 2027 | Last day to submit Form B - Preliminary Agreement to Schedule the Thesis Defense (5 days prior to defense) | |
| April 16, 2027 | Last day to defend (4 weeks prior to graduation) | |
| April 30, 2027 | 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) | |
| May 15, 2027 | Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Student Dates |
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| April 30, 2027 | Last day to defend (2 weeks prior to graduation) | |
| May 10, 2027 |
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| May 14, 2027 | Last day to submit Form C - Thesis Defense & Written Thesis Report (MFA students only) | |