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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2019 (Grace Period) | Friday, May 24, 2019 | August 20, 2019 |
| December 2019 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2019 | Thursday, August 1, 2019 | August 20, 2019 |
| December 2019 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2019 (Grace Period) | Monday, September 23, 2019 | December 15, 2019 |
| December 2019 Winter Commencement |
| Fall 2019 | Friday, November 15, 2019 | December 15, 2019 |
| December 2019 Winter Commencement |
| Fall 2019 (Grace Period) | Tuesday, January 28, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| May 2020 Rackham Graduate Exercises |
| Winter 2020 | Friday. April 3, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| May 2020 Rackham Graduate Exercises |
| Winter 2020 (Grace Period) | Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | August 21, 2020 |
| December 2020 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2020 | July 31, 2020 | August 21, 2020 |
| December 2020 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2020 (Grace Period) | Monday, September 21, 2020 | December 20, 2020 |
| December 2020 Winter Commencement |
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