Advancing graduate education.
Enhancing the graduate student experience.
Enhancing the graduate student experience.
Building a Diverse &
Vibrant Community
Attacking Problems &
Finding Solutions
Accessing Centers of Science,
Politics, Business, & Culture
Connecting UMD with the Nation &
the Globe
Enhancing Opportunity &
Broadening Experience
Creating New Knowledge
About the Graduate School
As a premier public research university and land grant institution, the University of Maryland excels in all areas of graduate education, offering its students highly selective research doctoral programs, robust academic and professional master's degrees, and flexible and responsive graduate certificates.
The Graduate School leads, directs, supports, and advocates for this critical university mission, partnering with campus colleges and schools to expand the boundaries of intellectual discovery and ensure student success.
Upcoming Deadlines
July 27, 2018
Dissertation Forms
Doctoral Students: Final date to submit: dissertation via ETD System and electronic publication form, to the Office of the Registrar.
Dissertation directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Office of the Registrar.
August 10, 2018
Master's Thesis/Non-Thesis Forms
Master's Thesis Students: Final date to submit thesis via ETD System and electronic publication form to the Registrar Office.
Thesis directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Registrar Office.
Master’s Non-Thesis Students: Final date to submit Certification of Master degree without Thesis form to the Office of the Registrar.
September 10, 2018
Application for Graduation
All Grad Students: Final date to submit the Application for Graduation in order to graduate this semester/term.
September 24, 2018
Nomination of Dissertation Committee Form
Doctoral Students: Final date to submit Nomination of Dissertation Committee Form to the Office of the Registrar. Committee form must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the scheduled defense.
October 2, 2018
Nomination of Thesis Committee
Master’s Thesis Students: Nomination of Thesis Committee Form to the Office of the Registrar. Committee form must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the scheduled defense.
November 9, 2018
Dissertation Forms
Doctoral Students: Final date to submit: dissertation via ETD System and electronic publication form, to the Office of the Registrar.
Dissertation directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Office of the Registrar.
December 6, 2018
Master's Thesis and Non-Thesis Forms
Master's Thesis Students: Final date to submit dissertation via ETD System and electronic publication form to the Registrar Office.
Thesis directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Registrar Office.
Master’s Non-Thesis Students: Final date to submit Certification of Master degree without Thesis form to the Office of the Registrar.
January 8, 2019
uAchieve Audit Sheets
Master’s Students: Final date to submit uAchieve audit sheet
February 8, 2019
Application for Graduation
All Grad Students: Final date to submit the Application for Graduation in order to graduate this semester/term.
February 22, 2019
Nomination of Dissertation Committee Form
Doctoral Students: Final date to submit Nomination of Dissertation Committee Form to the Office of the Registrar. Committee form must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the scheduled defense.
March 1, 2019
Nomination of Thesis Committee Form
Master’s Thesis Students: Final date to submit the Nomination of Thesis Committee Form to the Office of the Registrar. Committee form must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the scheduled defense.
April 16, 2019
Dissertation Forms
Doctoral Students: Final date to submit: dissertation via ETD System and electronic publication form, to the Office of the Registrar.
Dissertation directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Office of the Registrar.
April 16, 2019
Dissertation Forms
Doctoral Students: Final date to submit: dissertation via ETD System and electronic publication form, to the Office of the Registrar.
Dissertation directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Office of the Registrar.
April 23, 2019
Master's Thesis and Non-Thesis Forms
Master's Thesis Students: Final date to submit thesis via ETD System and electronic publication form to the Registrar Office.
Thesis directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Registrar Office.
Master’s Non-Thesis Students: Final date to submit Certification of Master degree without Thesis form to the Office of the Registrar.
May 28, 2019
Nomination of Dissertation Committee Form
Doctoral Students: Final date to submit Nomination of Dissertation Committee Form to the Office of the Registrar. Committee form must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the scheduled defense.
June 4, 2019
uAchieve Audit Form
Master’s Students: Final date to submit uAchieve audit sheet
July 12, 2019
Application for Graduation
All Grad Students: Final date to submit the Application for Graduation in order to graduate this semester/term.
July 12, 2019
Nomination of Thesis Committee Form
Master’s Thesis Students: Final date to submit the Nomination of Thesis Committee Form to the Office of the Registrar. Committee form must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the scheduled defense.
July 26, 2019
Dissertation Forms
Doctoral Students: Final date to submit: dissertation via ETD System and electronic publication form, to the Office of the Registrar.
Dissertation directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Office of the Registrar.
August 9, 2019
Master's Thesis and Non-Thesis Forms
Master's Thesis Students: Final date to submit thesis via ETD System and electronic publication form to the Registrar Office.
Thesis directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Registrar Office.
Master’s Non-Thesis Students: Final date to submit Certification of Master degree without Thesis form to the Office of the Registrar.