Important Doctoral Dates
Please be sure to apply for graduation online through your S.A.I.L account. Information regarding the graduation application deadlines and fees can be found online at https://www.tamucc.edu/academics/registrar/degrees-graduation/apply-for-graduation.php.
See all required forms on our Doctoral Checklist.
| Date |
Activity |
|---|---|
| Jun. 14, 2024 | Last day to submit Form E Preliminary Agreement to Schedule the Dissertation Defense (8 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Jun. 28, 2024 | Last day to defend: (6 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Jul. 12, 2024 | Last day to submit final version of dissertation to ProQuest, survey of earned doctorates (SED), dissertation fee and Form F submission: (4 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Aug. 10, 2024 | Summer 2024 Commencement Ceremony |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Dates |
|
| Jul. 12, 2024 | Last day to defend: (4 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
| Jul. 19, 2024 | Final version of project submitted to ProQuest (3 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
| Jul. 26, 2024 | Form F Submission (2 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
Please note that the listed deadlines are final.
| Date |
Activity |
|---|---|
|
Oct. 18, 2024 |
Last day to submit Form E Preliminary Agreement to Schedule the Dissertation Defense (8 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Nov. 1, 2024 | Last day to defend: (6 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Nov. 14, 2024 | Last day to submit final version of dissertation to ProQuest, survey of earned doctorates (SED), dissertation fee and Form F submission: (4 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Dec. 14, 2024 | Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Dates |
|
| Nov. 15, 2024 | Last day to defend: (4 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
| Nov. 22, 2024 | Final version of project submitted to ProQuest (3 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
| Nov. 29, 2024 | Form F Submission due (2 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
Please note that the listed deadlines are final.
| Date |
Activity |
|---|---|
| Mar. 21, 2025 | Last day to submit Form E Preliminary Agreement to Schedule the Dissertation Defense (8 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Apr. 4, 2025 | Last day to defend: (6 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Apr. 18, 2025 | Last day to submit final version of dissertation to ProQuest, survey of earned doctorates (SED), dissertation fee and Form F submission: (4 weeks prior to graduation) |
| May 17, 2025 | Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Dates |
|
| Apr. 18, 2025 | Last day to defend: (4 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
| Apr. 25, 2025 | Final version of project submitted to ProQuest (3 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
| May 2, 2025 | Form F Submission (2 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
Please note that the listed deadlines are final.
| Date |
Activity |
|---|---|
| Jun. 13, 2025 | Last day to submit Form E Preliminary Agreement to Schedule the Dissertation Defense (8 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Jun. 27, 2025 | Last day to defend: (6 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Jul. 11, 2025 | Last day to submit final version of dissertation to ProQuest, survey of earned doctorates (SED), dissertation fee and Form F submission: (4 weeks prior to graduation) |
| Aug. 9, 2025 | Summer 2025 Commencement Ceremony |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Dates |
|
| Jul. 11, 2025 | Last day to defend: (4 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
| Jul. 18, 2025 | Final version of project submitted to ProQuest (3 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
| Jul. 25, 2025 | Form F Submission (2 weeks prior to graduation-DNP students only) |
Please note that the listed deadlines are final.