University of Wisconsin–Madison

Deadlines

Important degree completion deadlines are listed below. For additional information about degree requirements see the Guide to Preparing Your Doctoral Dissertation or Completing Your Master’s Degree.

April
- April 20
  Graduate School Spring 2018: Degree Warrant Request Deadline11:55 PM
May
- May 11
  Graduate School Spring 2018: Master's Degree Deadline11:55 PM
- May 13
  Graduate School Spring 2018: Doctoral Degree Deadline11:55 PM
- May 14
  Graduate School Summer 2018: Degree Window Period Begins12:00 AM
June
- June 15
  Graduate School Summer 2018: Dissertator Eligibility Deadline11:55 PM
- June 17
  Graduate School Summer 2018: Degree Window Period Ends11:55 PM
August
- August 3
  Graduate School Summer 2018: Degree Warrant Request Deadline11:55 PM
- August 24
  Graduate School Summer 2018: Master’s Degree Deadline11:55 PM
- August 26
  Graduate School Summer 2018: Doctoral Degree Deadline11:55 PM
- August 27
  Graduate School Fall 2018: Degree Window Period Begins12:00 AM
September
- September 4
  Graduate School Fall 2018: Dissertator Eligibility Deadline11:55 PM
- September 4
  Graduate School Fall 2018: Degree Window Period Ends11:55 PM