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/o 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 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline day. Please note that these dates are subject to change.
| 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 2023 | Thursday, March 30, 2023 | April 28, 2023 |
|
April 2023 Rackham Graduate Exercises |
| Winter 2023 (Extended Grace Period) | Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | August 18, 2023 |
|
December 2023 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2023 (Extended) | Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | August 18, 2023 |
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December 2023 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2023 (Grace Period) | Monday, September 18, 2023 | December 17, 2023 |
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December 2023 Winter Commencement |
| Fall 2023 | Friday, November 17, 2023 | December 17, 2023 |
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December 2023 Winter Commencement |
| Fall 2023 (Grace Period) | Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
|
May 2024 Rackham Graduate Exercises |
| Winter 2024 | Thursday, April 4, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
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May 2024 Rackham Graduate Exercises |
| Winter 2024 (Grace Period) | Monday, June 17, 2024 | August 16, 2024 |
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December 2024 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2024 | Friday, August 2, 2024 | August 16, 2024 |
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December 2024 Winter Commencement |
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