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Thesis & Dissertation Submission Process

Details for submitting a thesis / dissertation and meeting all Grad College submission requirements

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Thesis and Dissertation Manual

Note: This guide outlines the Graduate College process. Ensure you check with your advisor for any information about departmental / programmatic requirements. Full details and policies can be found in the Academic Catalog.

Important Dates

Note: These dates are based on the academic calendar and are subject to change with calendar or policy updates.

Summer 2023 Deadlines


June 9, 2023: Review Deadline 

July 1, 2023: Application for summer graduation due through Student Center*

July 28, 2023: final day students can apply for graduation (with a late fee) all applications received after this date will be considered for a future term.

August 2, 2023: Submission due in to the Graduate College in order to be eligible for summer graduation.


* For more information about graduation or degree conferral and participation in commencement please visit the Registrar's Graduation and Commencement Page on https://registrar.uni.edu

 

NOTE: Due to Graduate College staffing, there may be a small delay from the point of submission to receiving a response. Please ensure gradcollege@uni.edu is copied on all submissions. You are responsible for continuing to check your email for further instructions after submission.

The summer deadline does not ensure faculty will be available for committee work over the summer semester. Please ensure a clear plan is in place with your committee prior to commencing thesis work over the summer. 

Fall 2023 Deadlines


November 3, 2023: Review Deadline 

November 10, 2023: Application for fall graduation due through Student Center*

December 4, 2023: Submission due in to the Graduate College in order to be eligible for fall graduation.

December 15, 2023: final day students can apply for graduation (with a late fee) all applications received after this date will be considered for a future term.


* For more information about graduation or degree conferral and participation in commencement please visit the Registrar's Graduation and Commencement Page on https://registrar.uni.edu

Spring 2024 Deadlines


March 29, 2024: Review Deadline 

April 1, 2024: Application for spring graduation due through Student Center*

April 29, 2024: Submission due in to the Graduate College in order to be eligible for spring graduation.

May 9, 2024: final day students can apply for graduation (with a late fee) all applications received after this date will be considered for a future term.


* For more information about graduation or degree conferral and participation in commencement please visit the Registrar's Graduation and Commencement Page on https://registrar.uni.edu