Published: July 21, 2023

Mark your calendars for important summer graduation deadlines,Ìýprofessional development workshops and funding deadlines


Graduation DeadlinesÌý

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PhD students mustÌýÌýwith the single-page Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by this deadline. The dissertation must beÌýÌýfor review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. TheÌýÌý(TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete.ÌýStudents whose dissertationsÌýare received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF,Ìýmust apply to graduate at the following semester'sÌýcommencement.Ìý

August 1

PhD and DMA students must fill out theÌýÌýby this deadline.Ìý.Ìý

August 1

Master's students must complete the thesis defense or final examination by this date.ÌýNotice of the examination must be provided to the Graduate School using theÌýÌýtwo weeks before the exam.ÌýCertain units do not require an exam for non-thesis students.ÌýPlease contact your department with any questions.Ìý

August 7

Doctoral grade changes must beÌýsubmitted for incomplete courses taken during previous or current semesters.

August 8

Master's thesis plan students mustÌýÌýand the single-page Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by this deadline. The thesis must beÌýÌýfor review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. TheÌýÌý(TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete.ÌýStudents whose dissertationsÌýare received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF,Ìýmust apply to graduate at the following semester'sÌýcommencement.Ìý

August 14

Master’s grade changes must beÌýsubmitted for incomplete courses taken during previous semesters.


Professional Development

Perfectionism in Graduate SchoolÌý

ÌýAugust 2, 2023, 12 – 1 p.m.Ìý CASE E422Ìý

What is perfectionism and what contributes to it? Join Stacy Gerberich, Psy.D., Embedded Therapist for the Graduate School, to learn more about perfectionism and how it can hinder your productivity as a graduate student. Stacy will also discuss ways to change this type of thinking and improve your academic success and overall wellness. Open to all graduate students and postdocs.Ìý

Lunch will be provided to those that RSVP by July 27.Ìý

Grad+ Writing Retreat - Fall 2023Ìý

ÌýAug. 28, 29, 30, 31, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. each dayÌý CASE, E422Ìý

Whether you are having trouble making dedicated time for your writing or are already feeling motivated and ready to write, this writing retreat is for you! Join other graduate students for a writing retreat that will provide the time, community and accountability needed to help you get focused on your writing. This in-person four-day retreat will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day. We highly recommend you attend all four days of the retreat if possible. A light breakfast and coffee will be provided for those that RSVP.Ìý


Funding Deadlines

Graduate School Student Travel Grant

The Graduate School offers partial funding for CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵÌýgraduate students travelingÌýoutside the state of ColoradoÌýto present their own research or work at a conference, meeting, or similar event. The application for travel occurringÌýSeptemberÌý1 - December 31Ìýwill be open Aug. 16Ìý12:01am - Aug. 18Ìý11:59pm MST. For more information, please visit the Graduate School website.