MFA Graduation Deadlines
You must have an approved on file the semester before (at least!) you plan on graduating.
You should have a good rough draft of the thesis ready by the semester you plan on graduating. The Ìýcome up very quickly and there really is no time to write that final semester. You'll be busy and putting the finishing touches on your thesis essay.
Your application for degree is due as stated on the , generally close toÌýthe start of the semester.
Below is a list of graduation deadlines, be sure to check exact dates on.
These procedures must be completed before the thesis is turned in.
All thesis deadlines must be discussed in consultation with your committee chair.
- Draft of entire thesis to Thesis Committee Chair—2 months prior to Thesis deadline
- Committee Chair Final Review—4 weeks prior to Thesis deadline
- Committee Review of revised draft—4 weeks prior to Thesis deadline
- Schedule Thesis Defense with Committee
- Dept. Chair Review—2 weeks prior to Thesis deadline
- Dean Review—1 week prior to Thesis deadline
Check out theÌýÌýonline. These will help you format your thesis.ÌýRemember that you'll need to check your thesis formatting with the Graduate CollegeÌýbefore turning it in - it's also very important to have the signature page checked for formatting before you send it around for signatures. Send it to graduatewriting@fau.edu for a formatting check.
Follow all instructions on as described by the Graduate College. Also, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the . For MFA students, we recommend writing in "indefinite embargo" on the under the "select publishing options" section.
The Registrar's Office will send you an email with information on how to collect your graduation tickets. You must remember to RSVP as soon as possible - if you wait too long, tickets may run out. You can find more information from the .
Also see Graduate College deadlines.