Important Dates and Deadlines for Doctoral Students - 2025/2026 Academic Year
| Qualifying Exam | |
| Fall 2025 | Emailed to students on October 10 Due to Department on October 24 |
| Spring 2026 | Emailed to students on – February 13 Due to Department on February 27 |
| Dissertation Submission – Fall 2025 | (DEFENSE DEADLINE: October 1) |
| Department | October 13 |
| College | October 27 |
| University Graduate Dean | November 10 |
| Dissertation Submission – Spring 2026 | (DEFENSE DEADLINE: February 16) |
| Department | March 9 |
| College | March 23 |
| University Graduate Dean | April 6 |
| Dissertation Submission – Summer 2026 | (DEFENSE DEADLINE: May 26) |
| Department | June 8 |
| College | June 22 |
| University Graduate Dean | July 6 (Tentative) |