Academic Calendar: PhD Program

Students and faculty are responsible for checking the Graduate School calendar for key dates and deadlines that may not be included on the calendar below.

The Graduate School online calendar is updated throughout the year.

Note: PhD class schedules are not included on this calendar.

2023-2024

Fall Semester 2023 (This schedule is subject to change)

DateEvent
August 21First day of Fall classes
August 21-25Fall PhD Block Week
September 5Fall 2022 open enrollment period ends
September 18Graduation Intent for Fall graduation opens in YES
September 18Graduation Confirmation Form (Commencement) for Fall graduates opens in YES
October 19Fall Break, Oct. 19-20
November 1Spring 2024 Registration opens in YES
November 5Graduation Confirmation Form (Commencement) for Fall graduates closes in YES
November 5Last day to submit Intent to Graduate for Fall
November 17Deadline to submit dissertations for Fall graduation
November 17Deadline to submit Spring Enrollment Paperwork to Program Manager
November 18Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 18-26
December 7Last day of classes
December 9Online grading opens for Fall semester
December 16Graduation date for Fall graduates