The dates below are final deadlines. Missing deadlines will result in postponed graduation and the student will be required to register for at least one thesis credit in the following term.

Final Graduation Deadlines

Announce & publicize defense via Grad School Canvas Course (at least 2 weeks prior to defense)

November 22nd

Last day to defend Graduate thesis/paper/product

December 6th

Final thesis/paper/product & all required paperwork submitted via Grad School Canvas Course 

December 13th

 

Recommended Deadlines (not tracked by Graduate School)

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee chair

November 8th

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee members

November 15th

Final thesis/paper/product due to committee members

November 22nd

Draft thesis/paper/product submitted to the Graduate School for preliminary format review

November 22nd

The dates below are final deadlines. Missing deadlines will result in postponed graduation and the student will be required to register for at least one thesis credit in the following term.

Final Graduation Deadlines

Announce & publicize defense via Grad School Canvas Course  (at least 2 weeks prior to defense)

April 18th, 2025

Last day to defend Graduate thesis/paper/product

May 2nd, 2025

Final thesis/paper/product & all required paperwork submitted via Grad School Canvas Course 

May 9th, 2025

 

Recommended Deadlines (not tracked by Graduate School)

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee chair

April 4th, 2025

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee members

April 11th, 2025

Final thesis/paper/product due to committee members

April 18th, 2025

Draft thesis/paper/product submitted to the Graduate School for preliminary format review

April 18th, 2025

Final Graduation Deadlines

Announce & publicize defense via Grad School Canvas Course (at least 2 weeks prior to defense)

3-weeks before last day of class

Last day to defend thesis/paper/product

1-week before last day of class

Final thesis/paper/product & all required paperwork submitted via Grad School Canvas Course 

Last day of classes

 

Recommended Deadlines (not tracked by Graduate School)

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee chair

4-weeks prior to defense

Draft thesis/paper/product due to committee members

3-weeks prior to defense

Final thesis/paper/product due to committee members

2-weeks prior to defense

Draft thesis/paper/product submitted to the Graduate School for preliminary format review

3-weeks before last day of class

Graduation Course

Starting Fall 2024, the Graduate School will offer mandatory Canvas courses tailored for those preparing to graduate. This course will streamline the graduation process. It is the students responsibility to stay informed about all relevant deadlines. Once you have submitted your completed degree application, you will receive an official invitation to join the course.

Petition to the Graduate Dean

If you cannot meet the graduation deadlines outlined a Petition to the Graduate Dean form needs to be submitted to the graduate school via gradschool@mtech.edu. Extensions will be granted only in exceptional circumstances. 

Graduation Information

Additional information regarding graduation paperwork and the graduate product can be found here.

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(406) 496-4781
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