August 2008 Graduates

Submittal process for August 2008 is open--beginning April 24, 2008.

August 2008----Important Dates

June 20: Last day to submit thesis/dissertation for review to graduate in August 2008.
July 25: Last day to meet all Thesis Office requirements for graduation in August 2008.

If you intend to finish your thesis and clear early to avoid registering for Summer 2008 semester, you will need to submit by May 9 and clear by May 30. Call us if you have questions about this.

What you need to do

Download the NEW Thesis Manual (July 2007)
Download the NEW MS Word Template
Apply for graduation in the semester graduating.
Successfully defend your thesis/dissertation.
Have the signed approval form signed by your committee.
Schedule a pre-submittal conference with us (optional but recommended).
Submit your PDF and signed approval form by June 20th.
Make any format corrections we ask for.
Fill out all forms.
Meet the Thesis Office requirements for graduation by July 25th.

About the Thesis Office

Each master's thesis option and doctoral candidate must prepare an electronic thesis, dissertation or record of study (ETD). As part of the Office of Graduate Studies, the Thesis Office is available to help you through this process. We provide advice and handouts during the writing process.

We publish the Thesis Manual, which includes rules for format. We also hold an extensive pre-submittal review as you prepare to defend and format the final version. After the manuscript is submitted electronically, we review your document for university formatting standards.

Pre-Submittal Conference

This scheduled meeting lasts approximately one hour and is held within one week of the final defense. Bring your manuscript in a final form printed out along with a sample journal article. We review, comment, and answer questions on the style and format.

At this conference, we acquaint you with the final submittal and review process and explain the required forms. The conference is not required, but is strongly recommended. An appointment is needed. Please call 979-845-2225 as soon as you have scheduled your defense.

Deadline Day

Deadline Day for August 2008 graduates is June 20, 2008. This is the final day a thesis, dissertation or record of study can be submitted for review for graduation in the semester. Plan ahead for this date; it is an absolute deadline. There are no extensions or exceptions to this date.