

Failure to submit the thesis by the deadline will delay a student’s graduation to the following term.

The petition must be submitted by the 10th day of the fall or spring term, or the fifth day of the summer term. Zero-hour registration: Master’s students are only eligible for “Zero Hours Option A.” Charges for Option A include Range IV (0 hours) tuition, tuition differential, and all related fees, including CampusCare (unless under the the opt-out option).Also, certain fellowships, assistantships and tuition fee waivers require a minimum number of credit hours.

However, registration (including zero-hour registration) is required for all master’s students holding a student visa, as stipulated by the Office of International Services. Master’s students do not need to be registered for the term when they defend their thesis if they have finished all coursework and thesis research hours.For more information, visit the Graduate College graduation page. Click on “Graduation” in the new Records page, the click “Apply to Graduate.” Read the information carefully and follow the instructions given. Find the “Student Self-Service” – “Records Menu” at the bottom left of the Welcome tab. Students should log in to the University portal. Students must submit their Intent to Graduate prior to any term when they might be graduating.Students must be in good academic standing.Requirements to defend the master’s thesis:
