2019-18 Deadlines for Academic Progress
Below are the 201-19 deadlines for completing degree requirements.
Master’s and EdS Students
2018-19 Deadlines
Term |
Apply for Degree in HokieSPA |
Final Exam |
Submit ETD |
Degree Awarded |
Fall |
Oct. 1 |
Dec. 13 |
Jan. 4 |
Feb. 8 |
Spring |
Mar. 1 |
May 15 |
May 30 |
July 3 |
Summer I |
Jun. 1 |
July 8 |
July 22 |
Aug. 18 |
Summer II |
Aug. 1 |
Aug. 16 |
Aug. 30 |
Sept. 27 |
Ph.D. and Ed.D Students
Doctoral students receive diplomas during commencement; therefore, you must meet all requirements and have your degree officially awarded prior to the ceremony to participate.
2018-19 Deadlines for Participating in Commencement
Term |
Apply for Degree in HokieSPA |
Final Exam |
Submit ETD |
Degree Awarded |
Fall |
Oct. 1 |
Oct. 26 |
Nov. 9 |
Dec. 7 |
Spring |
Mar. 1 |
Mar. 28 |
Apr. 11 |
May 9 |
Summer I |
Jun. 1 |
July 8 |
July 22 |
Aug. 18 |
Summer II |
Aug. 1 |
Aug. 16 |
Aug. 30 |
Sept. 27 |
2018-19 Deadlines If You Choose Not to Participate in Commencement
Term |
Apply for Degree in HokieSPA |
Final Exam |
Submit ETD |
Degree Awarded |
Fall |
Oct. 1 |
Dec. 13 |
Jan. 3 |
Feb. 8 |
Spring |
Mar. 1 |
May 15 |
May 30 |
July 5 |
Summer I |
Jun. 1 |
July 8 |
July 22 |
Aug. 18 |
Summer II |
Aug. 1 |
Aug. 16 |
Aug. 30 |
Sep. 27 |
Graduate Certificate Students Not Earning a Degree
All certificate students are invited to participate in commencement.
2018-19 Deadlines
Term |
Apply for Certificate Conferral |
Certificate Awarded |
Fall |
Oct. 1 |
Feb. 8 |
Spring |
Mar. 1 |
July 5 |
Summer I |
Jun. 1 |
Aug. 18 |
Summer II |
Aug. 1 |
Sep. 27 |