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.
NOTE: For other important dates, please consult the university's Academic Calendar here.
Academic Affairs (AA) 10 West 35th Street, 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60616, aa@illinoistech.edu, 312.567.3300
Dr. Jonathan Harmon, Thesis Examiner
Appointments, via the thesis examiner's . (Please select 30 minute "Thesis" meeting).
Sequence of Events for Summer 2026
| Deadline | Task | No-Thesis | Thesis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 26 | MAS or MS | MS | PhD | |
| June 5 | Last date to submit the Application for Graduation in Banner Self-Service/91重口 Tech Portal. | X | X | X |
| June 19 | Last day to request course substitutions or a change of program, if a degree candidate for current semester. | X | X | X |
| June 24 | Mandatory Thesis Preparation Meeting (online). Attendance will be taken. You should receive an email invite. Contact aa@illinoistech.edu if you need details. | X | X | |
| July 8 | Last day for first Thesis Review. | X | X | |
| July 17 | Submit scheduled date for the Masters Comp Exam, Master鈥檚 Thesis Defense Exam or PhD Final Oral Defense Exam to AA. | G300 | G300 | G301B |
| July 17 | Submit 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 | ||
| July 17 | Deadline for academic unit to petition AA for revalidation of outdated courses that are older than six years. Contact your academic unit for details. | |||
| July 22 | Last day for second Thesis Review. | X | X | |
| July 31 | Exam Deadline: Last 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. | G303 | G303 | G309 |
| Aug 5 | Last day for final Thesis Review. | X | X | |
| Aug 7 | Last date for student to have obtained all signatures of Thesis Review committee members and dept. chair. | G501 | G501 | |
| Aug 7 | Last day to pay thesis binding fee and obtain receipt. | X | X | |
| Aug 7 | Thesis/Dissertation Deadline: Last day to upload final signed thesis copy (PDF) to ProQuest and submit required documents via email to Thesis Examiner. | X | X | |