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.

August
- 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
November
- November 30
  Graduate School Fall 2018: Degree Warrant Request Deadline11:55 PM
December
- December 21
  Graduate School Fall 2018: Master’s Degree Deadline5:00 PM
- December 23
  Graduate School Fall 2018: Doctoral Degree Deadline11:55 PM
- December 24
  Graduate School Spring 2019: Degree Window Period Begins12:00 AM
January
- January 18
  Graduate School Spring 2019: Master's Degree Spring Window Period deadline11:55 PM
- January 21
  Graduate School Fall 2019: Doctoral Degree Spring Window Period Deadline11:55 PM