Deadline Dates

All forms are available at the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School-Newark and must be submitted by the dates listed below.

It is the responsibility of the student to complete all requirements for graduation by the scheduled dates listed. Each student should consult with the graduate director of his or her program and with the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School-Newark with respect to the completion of the requirements for graduation. Conferral of degrees and diplomas occurs once a year at the annual spring commencement. Students who file the applications and complete all other requirements for the degree by the announced October or January dates will have a diploma dated for the respective month, although they will not receive it until the following spring. To provide proof that they have earned a degree before commencement, students may file a written request for a temporary certificate of completion with the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School-Newark. The school withholds diplomas from any student who is under financial obligation to the university.