M.A. Degrees*

*M.A. degrees are awarded three times during the academic year—in October, February, and May. Once all necessary requirements have been completed, it is the student’s responsibility to file an application with the Diploma Division of the Registrar’s Office or with their department or program office by the appropriate deadline (see above) in order to receive the degree. Applications received after the deadline will be applied to the next conferral date. Convocation and Commencement ceremonies are held in May.

**When a deadline falls on a weekend, the deadline for submission will be extended until the next business day.

M.Phil. Degrees*

*Candidates who have completed all the necessary requirements apply through their departments in order to receive the M.Phil. degree. Applications for the M.Phil. degree can be filed at any point in the calendar year. Degrees are conferred three times during the academic year—in October, February, and May. Students receiving an M.Phil. only do not participate in Convocation nor Commencement ceremonies.

Ph.D. Degrees*

Defense Application Deadline (pg 1)	Deadline for Distributing Dissertation to Committee Members & Defense Application (pg 2)	Deposit Deadline	Conferral Date
August 3, 2007	August 31, 2007	October 12, 2007	October 17, 2007
November 9, 2007	November 30, 2007	February 8, 2008	February 13, 2008
February 1, 2008	March 19, 2008	May 1, 2008 (to be included in Convocation Booklet listing of graduates) May 15, 2008 (to be included in Convocation Booklet Addendum listing of graduates) May 16, 2008 Final Deposit Deadline for the May 21, 2008 Conferral Date	May 21, 2008