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 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 | Apply for Graduation | Commencement Eligibility | Name Will Appear in Commencement Booklet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | Friday, April 4, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | Winter 2025 |
|
May 2025 Rackham Graduate Exercises |
| Winter 2025 (Grace Period) | Friday, June 20, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | Summer 2025 |
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December 2025 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2025 | Friday, August 1, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | Summer 2025 |
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December 2025 Winter Commencement |
| Spring/Summer 2025 (Grace Period) | Monday, September 15, 2025 | December 13, 2025 | Fall 2025 |
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December 2025 Winter Commencement |
| Fall 2025 | Friday, November 14, 2025 | December 13, 2025 | Fall 2025 |
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December 2025 Winter Commencement |
| Fall 2025 (Grace Period) | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | May 2, 2026 | Winter 2026 |
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May 2026 Rackham Graduate Exercises |
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