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Dates and Deadlines

It is important that you fulfill all degree requirements by the deadline dates listed below.  Failure to comply with the deadlines may prevent graduation for the term. A new application will not be required if graduation is deferred.  Registration will be required in the new term.  All forms to be completed by students are available online. Some forms may only be processed by the research adviser. Please read the following information carefully and act accordingly.

The X indicates the requirements for a specific degree, in addition to the corresponding deadline date.  If you have any questions, please contact your adviser or Graduate Academic Affairs.

Academic Affairs (AA) 10 鶹APP, 2nd floor, 鶹APP, IL 60616, aa@iit.edu, 312.567.3300
Dr. Jonathan Harmon, Thesis Examiner

Appointments,  aa@iit.edu, 312.567.3300

Sequence of Events for Fall 2024

DeadlineTaskNo-ThesisThesis
Fall 24 MAS or MSMSPhD
Sep 9Last day to request course substitutions or a change of program, if a degree candidate for current semester.XXX
Sep 9Last date to submit the Application for Graduation in Banner Self-Service/Illinois Tech Portal.XXX
Sep 18Mandatory Thesis Preparation Meeting (hybrid).  Attendance will be taken; any exception must be approved by the TE (jharmon4@iit.edu). You should receive an email invite, but contact TE if you need the information.  XX
Sep 30Deadline for removal of “I” (incomplete) grades from the previous semester.  The course instructor submits the form, AA approval is required. Grade changes entered by the Registrar.XXX
Oct 11Last day for First Thesis Review. XX
Nov 1Submit scheduled date for the Masters Comp Exam, Master’s Thesis Defense Exam or PhD Final Oral Defense Exam to AA. G300G300  G301B
Nov 1Submit scheduled date for the PhD Comp Exam, must be completed at least one year prior to the completion of final PhD degree requirements and degree conferral.  G301A
Nov 1Last day for Second Thesis Review. XX
Nov 4Deadline for academic unit to petition AA for revalidation of outdated courses that are older than six years. Contact your academic unit for details.G504G504G504
Nov 15Last date for the adviser to submit the results of a Master Comprehensive or Thesis Exam; or the PhD Final Thesis Defense to AA for graduating students. (10 days after form submission due to compressed summer schedule)G303G303G309
Nov 15Last day for Final Thesis Review. XX
Nov 22Last date for student to have obtained all signatures of Thesis Review committee members and dept. chair. G501G501
Nov 22Last day to pay thesis binding fee and obtain receipt. XX
Nov 22Last day to upload final signed thesis copy (PDF) to ProQuest and submit required documents via email to Thesis Examiner. XX