Graduate Studies Calendar
This calendar indicates the Office of Graduate Studies deadlines for exams, defenses and submission of materials related to graduation. Also included is the Office of Registrar deadline for submitting Application for Degree (AFD).
- 2023-2024 Academic Year (Fall 2023 through Summer 2024)
- 2024-2025 Academic Year (Fall 2024 through Summer 2025)
University Academic Calendar
TheAcademic Calendaris maintained by the Office of the Registrar and indicates several deadlines including deadlines for enrollment, add/drop, withdrawal and fee payments.
Submission of Application for Degree (AFD) for Degree or Certificate Program Completion
Students completing a graduate degree or a graduate certificate program must file an AFD through Enroll and Pay the semester they will complete the degree or certificate in order for the degree or certificate to be awarded by the Registrar's Office. TheAFD processis managed by the Office of the Registrar.
Graduation Checklist for KUMC Graduate Students
Thischecklistis a helpful resource for master's and doctoral students in their final semester.
Transcripts andDiploma
The diploma andfinal transcriptwith the degree postedare issued by the Office of the Registrar in June for Spring graduates, August for Summer graduates and January for Fall graduates. Click the transcript and diplomalinksfor more detailed information.
Commencement
Graduating students are eligible to participate inCommencementheld annually in May on the Lawrence campus. Doctoral candidates may also participate in their School's graduation ceremony, if available, or theDoctoral Hooding Ceremonyheld the same weekend on the Lawrence campus. Please follow the respective link for details and contact information.
School Recognition Ceremonies
The Schools ofHealth Professions,MedicineandNursingeach hold a ceremony for their graduates. School ceremonies are held on Saturday and University Commencement is held on Sunday of graduation weekend each May. Please direct all questions about school ceremonies directly to the Dean's Office for the respective school.
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD)
Both the thesis and dissertation mustbe submittedelectronically for publishing. The requirement for a thesis varies by master's program. A dissertation is required for all Ph.D. candidates regardless of the program. For thesis/dissertation publishing details see theElectronic Thesis and Dissertationwebpage.
GTA/GRA May Enroll in Fewer than Normal Hours Semester Graduate
A GTA/GRA may reduce enrollment hours the semester they graduate under certain circ*mstances upon submission of theGTA/GRA Request to Enroll in Fewer than Normal Hoursrequest form and if approval is granted.