Graduate Degree Deadlines

Advancement to Candidacy

Last day to apply for advancement to candidacy to be eligible for graduation the following term. Advancement must be achieved no later than one semester prior to the term in which you wish to register for the culminating experience and/or apply for the degree to be granted. See Chart Below

Graduation Application Period

The filing period for the graduate degree to be granted is approximately the first two weeks of each semester or summer. Applications are available in the Division of Graduate Studies office, Thomas Administration Building, room 130 or on-line at www.csufresno.edu/gradstudies under the "Forms" link. A $35.00 non-refundable graduation application fee is due at time of application.

Final Thesis draft, fully edited and signed, is due in the Division of Graduate Studies, Thomas Administration Building, room 130. See Chart Below

Final Thesis (299) Draft Deadline

Final Thesis draft, fully edited and signed, is due in the Division of Graduate Studies, Thomas Administration Building, room 130. See Chart Below

Project (298)

Your department will assign a deadline and provide project procedures. See Chart Below

Comprehensive Exam

Contact your department for the test date and exam procedures. See Chart Below

Completion of Academic Work

All courses and requirements must be completed. All paperwork must be submitted to your graduate adviser or department office for processing. Contact your adviser or department concerning the submission of the required Graduate Degree Clearance form. See Chart Below

Departmental Clearance Deadline

Graduate Degree Clearance forms are due in the Division of Graduate Studies, on behalf of all graduating students. Semester grades and grade reports for all "I", "RD", and "RP" (formerly "SP") graded courses (other than thesis and project) must be on file with the University Records Office. Last day to submit paperwork to the Division of Graduate Studies for graduating students. See Chart below