Important Dates
Graduate Studies
Fall 2026
August 24
1st class day
August 27
4th class day/tuition deadline
September 9
12th class day/final tuition deadline
October 7
DMA Course Outline submission deadline - required to submit comps this semester
October 21
DMA Common Comp submission deadline
October 19-30
Spring 27 advising period
November 2-13
Spring 27 registration for continuing students
November 13
graduation application deadline, dissertation course swap deadline
November 16
travel award/PDA application submission deadline
November 20
last day to hold doctoral defense
November 23-28
Fall Break
November 23
grade status change deadline
December 4
OGPS paperwork deadline
December 7
last class day/course drop deadline
December 19
official graduation date for Fall 26 - graduates will walk in Spring 27 ceremony