Doctoral Degree Deadlines
The deadlines in this video are only examples and are not current.
Deadlines are based on intended final term of enrollment.
This document serves to provide deadlines and requirements related to degree certification. This information is intended to assist students in the completion and/or submission of required documentation to Rackham in preparation for degree conferral by the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
Deadlines
All requirements must be complete, final, and approved by Rackham, no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Time on the deadline day.
| Doctoral Defense Term (expected term of final enrollment) | Deadline All Requirements Must Be Completed to Receive Degree for Degree Conferral Date | Degree Conferral Date | Commencement Eligibility | Name Will Appear in Commencement Booklet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Summer 2020 | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 *New date due to COVID-19 accommodation. | August 21, 2020 |
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December 2020 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2020 (Grace Period) | Monday, September 21, 2020 | December 20, 2020 |
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December 2020 Winter Commencement |
| Fall 2020 | Friday, November 20, 2020 | December 20, 2020 |
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December 2020 Winter Commencement |
| Fall 2020 (Grace Period) | Monday, February 8, 2021 | April 30, 2021 |
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May 2021 Rackham Graduate Exercises |
| Winter 2021 | Friday, April 2, 2021 | April 30, 2021 |
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May 2021 Rackham Graduate Exercises |
| Winter 2021 (Grace Period) | Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | August 20, 2021 |
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December 2021 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2021 | Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | August 20, 2021 |
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December 2021 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2021 (Grace Period) | Monday, September 20, 2021 | December 19, 2021 |
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December 2021 Winter Commencement |
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