Degree Completion

Degree Completion Deadlines

Summer 2024

RequirementDeadline
Apply for DegreeJune 14; May 1 if participating in June commencement
Schedule Oral DefenseTwo weeks in advance
Submit Final Thesis or DissertationAugust 9
Degree RecommendationAugust 16
Last day of the quarterAugust 23

Fall 2024

RequirementDeadline
Apply for DegreeSeptember 23
Schedule Oral DefenseTwo weeks in advance
Submit Final Thesis or DissertationDecember 2
Degree RecommendationDecember 6
Last day of the quarterDecember 13

Winter 2025

RequirementDeadline
Apply for DegreeDecember 15
Schedule Oral DefenseTwo weeks in advance
Submit Final Thesis or DissertationMarch 7
Degree RecommendationMarch 14
Last day of the quarterMarch 21

Spring 2025

RequirementDeadline
Apply for DegreeMarch 21
Schedule Oral DefenseTwo weeks in advance
Submit Final Thesis or DissertationMay 23
Degree RecommendationJune 6
Last day of the quarterJune 13

Summer 2025

RequirementDeadline
Apply for DegreeJune 13; May 9 if participating in June commencement
Schedule Oral DefenseTwo weeks in advance
Submit Final Thesis or DissertationAugust 8
Degree RecommendationAugust 15
Last day of the quarterAugust 22

Ready to Graduate?

  1. Check your status in Degree Works 
  2. Submit your Degree Application by the deadline
  3. Complete your remaining requirements by the end of the quarter

Completing a Dissertation or Thesis?

  1. Submit an Oral Defense Schedule form two weeks before your defense
  2. Format your manuscript according to the guidelines
  3. Upload your defended dissertation or thesis by the deadline

Note: The Registrar's Office mails diplomas approximately 6-8 weeks after the end of the quarter you graduate. Please email registrar.office@wwu.edu directly if you have questions.