Dates, Deadlines, and Procedures
Academic Calendar
https://www.isu.edu/academiccalendar/
Procedures for Graduate Degrees and Graduation
| Procedure | Under Direction of | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Selection of an Advisor | Department Chair | Varies by program |
| Selection of a Committee | Advisor | Varies by program |
| Request for Transfer Credit | Advisor, Department Chair, Dean of Academic College/Division, Dean of Graduate School | Within 1st year of program enrollment, prior to submission of program of study |
| Preliminary Examinations | Department Chair or Advisor | Submit to the Graduate School within 2 weeks of completed exam, if required by program. |
| Admission to Candidacy | Advisor, Department Chair, Dean of Academic College/Division, Dean of Graduate School | Submit Admission to Candidacy letter to the Graduate School no later than the following dates 8/7/26 (Fall); 12/18/26 (Spring); 5/8/27 (Summer)* -- Classified status required |
| Comprehensive Examinations | Advisor or Department Chair | Submit to the Graduate School within 2 weeks of completed exam, if required by program. |
| Application for Graduation | Graduate School | No later than 9/21/26 (Fall); 2/8/27 (Spring); 5/14/27 (Summer) - **Graduation Application due 5/14/27 for August (Summer) - If you wish to have your name included in the commencement program, you must observe the date listed in the university's academic calendar (3/15/27) |
| Thesis or Dissertation Final Draft to Committee | Student and Advisor | No later than 2 weeks prior to oral defense |
| Thesis or Dissertation Defense/Oral Examination (Non-thesis) | Advisor, Committee, and Dean of Graduate School | No later than 11/20/26 (Fall); 4/16/27 (Spring); 7/16/27 (Summer) |
| Submission of Final Thesis/Dissertation | Dean of Graduate School | Within 2 weeks following final defense for thesis/dissertation |
Dates subject to change.
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Graduation Application due 5/14/27 for August (Summer) - If you wish to have your name included in the commencement program, you must observe the date listed in the university's academic calendar (3/15/27).