College of Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies Calendar
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- Graduate Studies Calendar (Academic Dates/Deadlines)
- GA Service Calendar (Graduate Assistants)
- Graduate Council Calendar (Graduate Faculty members)
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Student Information
- Graduate Calendar Listing
- January 20, 2026 – Classes Begin
- February 10, 2026- Last day for graduate students to file Intent to Graduate forms for Spring 2026 graduation
- March 9-14, 2026 – Spring Break – No Classes
- April 6-17, 2026 – Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2026
- April 17, 2026 – Spring 2026 thesis/dissertation deadline for College of Graduate Studies
- April 29, 2026 – Last Day of Classes
- April 30, 2026 – Study Day, No Classes/Exams/Mandatory Meetings
- May 1-7, 2026 – Final Exams as Determined by University Approved Exam Schedule
- May 9, 2026 – Spring 2026 Commencement
- May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day, University closed
- June 1, 2026 – Last day for graduate students to file Intent to Graduate forms for Summer 2026 graduation
- July 19, 2026 – Juneteenth, University closed
- July 3, 2026 – Independence Day Observed, University closed
- July 17, 2026 – Summer 2026 thesis/dissertation deadline for College of Graduate Studies
- August 8, 2026 – Summer 2026 Commencement
- August 24, 2026 – Classes begin
- September 7, 2026 – Labor Day, University closed
- September 8, 2026 – Last day for graduate students to file Intent to Graduate forms for Fall 2026 graduation
- October 10-13, 2026 – Fall break, no classes
- November 2 -13, 2026 – Spring 2027 Priority Registration
- November 17, 2026 – Fall 2026 thesis/dissertation deadline for College of Graduate Studies
- November 25, 2026 – No classes
- November 26 – 28, 2026 – Thanksgiving holiday, University Closed
- December 2, 2026 – Last day of classes
- December 3, 2026 – Study Day: No classes, exams, or mandatory meetings
- December 4 – 10, 2026 – Final exams
- December 12, 2026 – Fall 2026 Commencement
Graduate Assistant Information
- Nine Month GA Contract
- August 25, 2025 – GA Service Begins(fall semester begins)
- September 1, 2025 – Labor Day Holiday (no service)
- October 11-14, 2025 – Fall Break (no service)
- November 26-29, 2025 – Thanksgiving Holiday (no service)
- December 4, 2025 – Study Day (no service)
- December 12–January 19, 2026 – Semester Break (no service)
- January 20, 2026 – Spring Semester Begins
- March 9-14, 2026 – Spring Break (no service)
- April 30, 2026 – Study Day (no service)
- May 7, 2026 – Last Day of Service
- Twelve Month GA Contract
- August 25, 2025 – GA Service Begins(Fall semester begins)
- September 1, 2025 – Labor Day Holiday (no service)
- October 11-14, 2025 – Fall Break (no service)
- November 26-29, 2025 – Thanksgiving Holiday (no service)
- December 4, 2025 – Study Day (no service)
- December 12-January 19, 2026 – Semester Break (no service)
- January 20, 2026 – Spring Semester Begins
- March 9-14, 2026 – Spring Break (no service)
- April 30, 2026 – Study Day (no service)
- May 8-17, 2026 – Semester Break (no service)
- May 18, 2026 – Summer Semester begins
- May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day Holiday (no service)
- June 19, 2026 – Juneteenth Holiday (no service)
- July 3, 2026 – Independence Day Holiday (no service)
- August 6 Last Day of Service
Faculty Information
- Graduate Faculty Applications and Curriculum Proposals Due
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (Last meeting for catalog changes.)
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Wednesday, March 14, 2026
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Graduate Council Subcommittee Meeting Dates
- Friday, September 19, 2025 – Curriculum 10 AM; Faculty Status 1 PM
- Friday, October 17, 2025 – Curriculum 10 AM; Faculty Status 1 PM
- Friday, November 21, 2025 – Curriculum 10 AM; Faculty Status 1 PM
- Friday, January 23, 2026 – Curriculum 10 AM; Faculty Status 1 PM (Last meeting for catalog changes.)
- Friday, February 20, 2026 – Curriculum 10 AM; Faculty Status 1 PM
- Friday, March 20, 2026 – Curriculum 10 AM; Faculty Status 1 PM
- Friday, April 17, 2026 – Curriculum 10 AM; Faculty Status 1 PM
- Graduate Council Meeting Dates (1:00 PM)
- Friday, September 26, 2025
- Friday, October 24, 2025
- Friday, December 5, 2025
- Friday, January 30, 2026 (Last meeting for catalog changes.)
- Friday, February 27, 20256
- Friday, March 27, 2026
- Friday, April 24, 2026