December 2024 Graduate School Bulletin
Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events and professional development workshops.
Graduation Deadlines
Dec. 2
Grade changes for doctoral students must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous or current semesters.
Dec. 3
Master's thesis plan students must submit the thesis and Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by this deadline. The thesis must be for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single page Thesis Approval Form (TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.
Dec. 9
Grade changes for master’s students must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous semesters.
December 13
Deadline for fall doctoral graduates to in Buff Portal.
Preview future fall graduation deadlines on the . Please note, these do not apply to Coursera students.
Funding Opportunities
- Due Nov. 22: (external)
- Due Nov. 30: (external)
- Due Dec. 1: (external)
- Due Dec. 2: CBIS Small Graduate Grant
- Due Dec. 3: (external)
- Due Dec. 5: (external)
- Due Dec. 6: (external)
- Due Dec. 9: Figueroa Family Fellowship
- Due Dec. 9: (external)
- Due Dec. 12: (external)
- Due Dec. 15: Graduate School Student Travel Grant
- Due Dec. 15: (external)
- Due Dec. 15: (external)
- Due Dec. 27: (external)
- Due Dec. 31: (external)
- Due Jan. 15: (to apply, contact patricia.stanfield@colorado.edu and Amy.Hoak@Colorado.EDU) - Ìý
Workshops & Events
ÌýÌýNov. 20, 3 – 4:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýTeams
Learn more about the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad fellowship at this question-and-answer session. Join via the link or by calling into the meeting at 202-991-0393 and dialing the meeting ID 583 531 729#.
ÌýÌýDec. 4, 2:30 – 4 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUniversity Memorial Center (UMC), Aspen Rooms
The Graduate Peer Mentoring Program is hosting a festive cookie decorating event for mentor/mentee matches. We will provide two cookies per person to decorate with colorful frosting and sprinkles. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be provided for you to enjoy while you decorate your cookies together!Ìý
This event is open to all current participants in the Graduate Peer Mentoring Program.Ìý
ÌýÌýDec. 9, 5 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýFiske Planetarium
The hour-long program is intended to offer a brief respite before finals and as we transition toward winter and a needed break. Past participants have valued the reflective space, beautiful images, and opportunity to relax under the stars.Ìý
This event is cost-free and open to students, staff and faculty. Be sure to arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed; there is no late admittance. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis starting at 4:30 p.m.
ÌýÌýDec. 11, 12 – 1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýUniversity Memorial Center (UMC), 245
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new experience—building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations. This workshop will provide a chance for you to learn more about volunteering and how to gain skills and experience that will help you qualify for Peace Corps service. There will be time to ask questions too!