| Qualifying Exam | |
| Fall 2026 |
Higher Ed:
Application and prospectus due first Monday of October. Oral exam takes place last Wednesday of October. School Leaders: First Monday of November (application due one week prior) |
| Dissertation Submission 鈥� Fall 2026 | 听 |
| Department | October 19 |
| College | November 2 |
| University Graduate Dean | November 16 |
| Dissertation Submission 鈥� Spring 2027 | (DEFENSE DEADLINE: February 22) |
| Department | March 8 |
| College | March 22 |
| University Graduate Dean | April 5 |
| Dissertation Submission 鈥� Summer 2027 | (DEFENSE DEADLINE: May 31) |
| Department | June 14 |
| College | June 28 |
| University Graduate Dean | July 12 |