Below is information regarding graduation deadlines. For more in depth information regarding this process please view the current student resources page here.

Recommended Deadlines (Optional)

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee chair

June 27th, 2025

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee members

July 3rd, 2025

Final thesis/paper/product due to committee members

July 11th, 2025

Draft thesis/paper/product submitted to the Graduate School for preliminary format review

July 11th, 2025


Final Graduation Deadlines (Required - missing items may postpone degree conferral)

Announce & publicize defense via Grad School Canvas Course  (at least 2 weeks prior to defense)

July 11th, 2025

Last day to defend Graduate thesis/paper/product

July 25th, 2025

Final thesis/paper/product & all required paperwork submitted (expect a response detailing required edits within a business day)

August 1st, 2025

Final formatting corrections due (with approval by graduate school)

August 6th, 2025

Recommended Deadlines (Optional)

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee chair

Nov 7th, 2025

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee members

Nov 14th, 2025

Final thesis/paper/product due to committee members

Nov 21st, 2025

Draft thesis/paper/product submitted to the Graduate School for preliminary format review

Nov 21st, 2025


Final Graduation Deadlines (Required - missing items may postpone degree conferral)

Announce & publicize defense via Grad School Canvas Course  (at least 2 weeks prior to defense)

Nov 21st, 2025

Last day to defend Graduate thesis/paper/product

Dec 5th, 2025

Final thesis/paper/product & all required paperwork submitted (expect a response detailing required edits within a business day)

Dec 12th, 2025

Final formatting corrections due (with approval by graduate school)

Dec 17th, 2025

Recommended Deadlines (Optional)

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee chair

4-weeks prior to defense

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee members

3-weeks prior to defense

Final thesis/paper/product due to committee members

2-weeks prior to defense

Draft thesis/paper/product submitted to the Graduate School for preliminary format review

3-weeks before last day of class


Final Graduation Deadlines (Required - missing items may postpone degree conferral)

Announce & publicize defense via Grad School Canvas Course (at least 2 weeks prior to defense)

3-weeks before last day of class

Last day to defend thesis/paper/product

1-week before last day of class

Final thesis/paper/product & all required paperwork (expect a response detailing required thesis edits within a business day)

Last day of classes

Final formatting corrections due (with approval by graduate school)

Wednesday after last day of classes

Graduation Course

Starting Fall 2024, the Graduate School will offer mandatory Canvas courses tailored for those preparing to graduate. This course will streamline the graduation process. It is the students responsibility to stay informed about all relevant deadlines. Once you have submitted your completed degree application, you will receive an official invitation to join the course.

Petition to the Graduate Dean

If you cannot meet the graduation deadlines outlined a Petition to the Graduate Dean form needs to be submitted to the graduate school via gradschool@mtech.edu. Extensions will be granted only in exceptional circumstances. 

Graduation Information

Additional information regarding graduation paperwork and the graduate product can be found here.

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Graduate School Office
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(406) 496-4781
GradSchool@mtech.edu