Important Upcoming Fall 2026 Academic Deadlines

Friday, October 16 is the last day to drop a full term Fall semester course using Self-Service. After October 16, students can still drop a course until November 13 using an online late course change petition.

Sunday, November 1 is the last day to add your name to the December 2026 degree list using Student Self-Service.

Friday, November 13 is the last day to defend your thesis if you want to be on the December 2026 degree list.

Wednesday, December 4 is the last day to deposit your thesis if you want to be on the December 2026 degree list.

For additional information about grad student deadlines, see the Graduate College Calendar.