Below are the 2017-18 deadlines for completing degree requirements.
Master’s and EdS Students
2017-18 Deadlines
Term |
Apply for Degree in HokieSPA |
Final Exam |
Submit ETD |
Degree Awarded |
Fall |
Oct. 1 |
Dec. 20 |
Jan. 2 |
Feb. 2 |
Spring |
Mar. 1 |
May 9 |
May 23 |
Jun. 29 |
Summer I |
Jun. 1 |
Jun. 29 |
Jul. 13 |
Aug. 10 |
Summer II |
Aug. 1 |
Aug. 10 |
Aug. 24 |
Sept. 21 |
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.
2017-18 Deadlines for Participating in Commencement
Term |
Apply for Degree in HokieSPA |
Final Exam |
Submit ETD |
Degree Awarded |
Fall |
Oct. 1 |
Nov. 2 |
Nov. 16 |
Dec. 14 |
Spring |
Mar. 1 |
Mar. 22 |
Apr. 6 |
May 2 |
Summer I |
Jun. 1 |
Jun. 29 |
Jul. 13 |
Aug. 10 |
Summer II |
Aug. 1 |
Aug. 11 |
Aug. 24 |
Sept. 21 |
2017-18 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. 20 |
Jan. 2 |
Feb. 2 |
Spring |
Mar. 1 |
May 9 |
May 23 |
Jun. 29 |
Summer I |
Jun. 1 |
Jul 1 |
Jul. 13 |
Aug. 10 |
Summer II |
Aug. 1 |
Aug. 10 |
Aug. 24 |
Sep. 21 |
Graduate Certificate Students Not Earning a Degree
All certificate students are invited to participate in commencement.
2017-18 Deadlines
Term |
Apply for Certificate Conferral |
Certificate Awarded |
Fall |
Oct. 1 |
Feb. 3 |
Spring |
Mar. 1 |
Jun. 30 |
Summer I |
Jun. 1 |
Aug. 4 |
Summer II |
Aug. 1 |
Sep. 15 |
