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 8/8/25 (Fall); 12/19/25 (Spring); 5/8/26 (Summer)* -- Classifed 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 9/22/25 (Fall); 2/9/26 (Spring); 5/15/26 (Summer) - **Graduation Application due 5/16/25 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 (3/30/26) |
| 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 11/21/25 (Fall 2025); 4/17/26 (Spring 2026); 7/17/26 (Summer 2026) |
| 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 5/16/26 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 (3/30/26).