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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Activity |
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| April 10, 2026 | Last day to submit Form B - Preliminary Agreement to Schedule the Thesis Defense (5 days prior to defense) | |
| April 17, 2026 | Last day to defend (4 weeks prior to graduation) | |
| May 1, 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) | |
| May 16, 2026 | Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony | |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Student Dates |
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| May 1, 2026 | Last day to defend (2 weeks prior to graduation) | |
| May 11, 2026 |
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| May 15, 2026 | Last day to submit Form C - Thesis Defense & Written Thesis Report (MFA students only) | |