May 2008 Graduate Degree Deadlines
May
2008 Graduate Degree Deadlines
Friday January 25, 2008: Apply to Graduate
Deadline for submitting the "Apply to Graduate" form. Log into ACES and click on the “Academics” heading. The Graduation list submitted to the University Marshal is generated from the “Apply to Graduate” Forms. If you do not submit the “Apply to Graduate” form you will not graduate in May. If your committee is not approved (exceptions: G-PIDP, G-PPS) you will not be eligible to Apply to Graduate.
Tuesday April 1, 2008: Paper Dissertation Format Check
Deadline for submitting the dissertation for a format check in the Graduate School. Remember that that the format check must take place at least one week prior to the defense. An appointment is required for the format check. Please use our online Appointment Calendar to schedule your format check. It is located at:
http://aaswebsv.aas.duke.edu/calendar/grad.html
Tuesday April 1, 2008: Electronic Dissertation Format Check
Before using the Electronic method of submitting your dissertation please read the following:
To complete the Electronic Dissertation Submission process you must sign the “Non-Exclusive Distribution License.” Your participation in DukeSpace is a requirement since there will not be a hard copy of your dissertation on the shelves of Perkins Library.
Deadline for submitting the Ph.D. Dissertation to UMI/ProQuest for a format check in the Graduate School. Remember that the format check must take place at least one week prior to the defense.
After you submit your electronic dissertation you will receive an email from the Graduate School within two business days informing you of any formatting problems. Wait for this email before scheduling your appointment to pick up your Final Examination Card.
Once you receive the email, please use our online Appointment Calendar to schedule a time (at least one week prior to your Dissertation Defense) to meet with someone in the Graduate School 127 Allen building. Select the “Electronic Submission” option to schedule your appointment. The appointment Calendar can be found at:
http://aaswebsv.aas.duke.edu/calendar/grad.html
Tuesday April 8, 2008: Master’s Thesis Format Check
Deadline for submitting the thesis for a format check in the Graduate School. Remember that the format check must take place at least one week prior to the defense. The Master’s thesis cannot be submitted electronically. Please use our online Appointment Calendar to schedule your format check. It is located at:
http://aaswebsv.aas.duke.edu/calendar/grad.html
Friday April 18, 2008: Dissertation/Master’s Thesis Defense Deadline
Final day to hold the Ph.D. dissertation or Master’s thesis defense to receive the degree in May 2008.
Friday April 25, 2008: PhD and Master’s Exam Cards
All Ph.D. final exam cards and Master’s final exam cards (both Master’s with thesis and non-thesis Master’s) must be submitted to the Graduate School by 5:00 p.m.
Friday April 25, 2008: Final Dissertation and Thesis Submission
All defended, completed Ph.D. dissertations (paper submission) and Master’s theses must be submitted to Perkins Library by 3:00 p.m.
All defended, completed electronic dissertations must be delivered to UMI/ProQuest by 3:00 p.m.
Monday April 28, 2008 -- Friday May 2, 2008: Extension Week
Students who file the “Apply to Graduate” form for May 2008 and cannot meet the required deadlines can defend during this week, but they will not be eligible to participate in the May 2008 commencement. To take advantage of Extension Week, the student must have met the requirement of the April 1 Format Check deadline. The completed, defended dissertation/thesis must be submitted to Perkins Library or UMI/ProQuest (for electronic dissertations) no later than 30 days after the date of the defense to exempt the student from registering for the Summer 2008 term. The student is required to file a new “Apply to Graduate” form for Summer Term 2 graduation and will receive a September 2008 degree. If the final dissertation/thesis is not submitted within 30 days of the defense, registration for Summer 2008 will be required and a Continuation fee will be assessed.