Graduate School Calendar
Important Deadlines
Please review the deadlines below to ensure all required documents and records are submitted on time and avoid delays in graduation processing.
Note: Candidates who do not complete degree requirements by their expected graduation date must have their program submit an approved change of graduation date form for a future term.
Important: Please do not reapply for graduation through SOLAR or the Graduate School website.
- Summer 2026
Please refer to the Summer 2026 graduate academic calendar on the Registrar’s website for additional registration deadlines.
Course Catalog Processes
Course catalog and program proposals are submitted through Modern Campus Curriculum. The submission deadline for Summer 2026 is Monday, February 1, 2026.
Records Deadlines
Session Summer 1 Summer 1 Extended Summer 2 Summer 2 Extended Graduate Online Session Dates May 26 - July 3 May 26 - July 17 July 6 - August 15 June 22 - August 15 May 26 - August 2 Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Readmission
- Waiver of Graduate Time Limit
- Accelerated Program Declaration (Form to be submitted by departments only)
Deadline: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Deadline: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Deadline: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Deadline: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Deadline: Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Last day to enroll before late fees incurred
- Last day to drop all courses via SOLAR
Deadline: Monday, May 25, 2026 Deadline: Monday, May 25, 2026 Deadline: Sunday, July 5, 2026 Deadline: Sunday, June 21, 2026 Deadline: Monday, May 25, 2026 - Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Program
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Degree Program
- Leave of Absence
- Change of Level/Program
- Course Retake
- Permission for Accelerated Program Students to Enroll in Graduate Courses
- Academic Overload
- Graduate Program Concentration Updates (Form to be submitted by departments only)
Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 Last day to add or swap courses by petition Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026 Graduation Processes
Committee Appointment
- Departments must submit the Dissertation Examining Committee Appointment Form to the Graduate School at least 4 weeks before before the defense.
- Departments must submit the Dissertation Announcement at least 3 weeks before the defense.
- Departments must submit the Master's Thesis Committee Appointment Form to the Graduate School by Friday, July 24, 2026.
Applying for Graduation
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- This is the deadline to apply for graduation and be included in the commencement publication.
- Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students apply via SOLAR
- PhD and DMA students can only apply for graduation through Google Form.
Friday, May 8, 2026
- Last day for Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students to apply for Spring
or Summer graduation through SOLAR.
- PhD students can only apply for graduation through Google Form.
- After May 8, 2026, Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students can also apply through this form.
- Graduation applications submitted after Wednesday, April 15, 2026, will not appear in the commencement publication.
Thesis, Dissertation, and Adobe signature Page Submission
Monday, August 17, 2026
- This is the last day for students to file theses/dissertations and Adobe signature pages with the Graduate School.
- Extensions will not be granted.
Final Completion statements
Friday, September 4, 2026
- Departments must submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all their degree requirements by this date.
- Spring 2026
Please refer to the Spring 2026 graduate academic calendar on the Registrar’s website for additional registration deadlines.
Course Catalog Processes
Course catalog and program proposals are submitted through Modern Campus Curriculum. The submission deadline is Monday, September 1, 2025.
Records Deadlines
Thursday, January 22, 2026
If applicable, submit the following forms by this date:
Friday, January 30, 2026
- Requests for Advancement to Doctoral Candidacy (G5 Status) (To be submitted by departments only)
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
If applicable, submit the following forms by this date:
- Overload Request Form
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Program
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Degree Program
- Leave of Absence
- Change of Level/Program
- Course Retake
- Permission for APP Students to Enroll in Graduate Courses
- Graduate Program Concentration Update Form (To be submitted by departments only)
- Underload Requests for Domestic Graduate Students
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
If applicable, submit the following form by this date:
Accelerated Participants Program (APP) Students
Monday, January 5, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Accelerated Program Declaration Form (To be submitted by departments only)
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Enrollment Deadlines
Sunday, January 25, 2026
- This is the last day to enroll before late fees incur and to drop all classes via SOLAR.
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- This is the end of late registration via SOLAR and the last day for departments to request an underload for domestic graduate students. International students must contact Visa and Immigration Services to request an underload.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 to Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- This the course-swapping period which is by petition only.
Graduation Processes
Before the Defense
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026: Master's Thesis Committee Appointment (To be submitted by departments only)
- At least 4 weeks before: Departments must submit Defense Committee Requests to the Graduate School.
- At least 3 weeks before: Departments must submit the Dissertation Announcement.
Applying for Graduation
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- This is the deadline to apply for graduation and be included in the commencement publication.
- Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students apply via SOLAR
- PhD students can only apply for graduation through Google Form.
Friday, May 8, 2026
- Last day for Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students to apply for graduation
through SOLAR.
- PhD students can only apply for graduation through Google Form.
- After May 8, 2026, Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students can also apply through this form.
Thesis, Dissertation, and Adobe signature Page Submission
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- This is the last day for students to file theses/dissertations and Adobe signature pages with the Graduate School.
- Extensions will not be granted.
Final Completion statements
Friday, June 12, 2026
- Departments must submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all their degree requirements by this date.
- Winter 2026
Please refer to the Winter 2026 graduate academic calendar on the Registrar’s website for additional registration deadlines.
Course Catalog Processes
Course catalog and program proposals are submitted through Modern Campus Curriculum. The submission deadline is Monday, September 1, 2025.
Records Deadlines
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If applicable, submit the following form by this date:
Friday, January 2, 2026
If applicable, submit the following forms by this date:
- Readmission Form
- Waiver of Graduate Time Limit
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Degree Program
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Program
- Permission for APP Students to Enroll in Graduate Courses
- Leave of Absence
- Change of Level/Program
- Course Retake
- Graduate Program Concentration Update Form (To be submitted by departments only)
Accelerated Participants Program (APP) Students
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Enrollment Deadlines
Monday, January 5, 2026
- This is the last day to enroll before late fees incur.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- This is the last day to process enrollment changes such as adds, swaps, credit changes, and drops via SOLAR.
Graduation Processes
Before the Defense
- At least 4 weeks before: Departments must submit Defense Committee Requests to the Graduate School.
- At least 3 weeks before: Departments must submit the Dissertation Announcement.
Thesis, Dissertation, and Adobe signature Page Submission
Friday, January 23, 2026
- This is the last day for students to file theses/dissertations and Adobe signature pages with the Graduate School.
- Extensions will not be granted.
Final Completion statements
Friday, February 13, 2026
- Departments must submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all their degree requirements by this date.
- Summer 2026 SUNY Korea Campus
Please refer to the Summer 2026 graduate academic calendar on SUNY Korea's website for additional registration deadlines.
Course Catalog Processes
Course catalog and program proposals are submitted through Modern Campus Curriculum. The submission deadline for Summer 2026 is Monday, February 1, 2026.
Records Deadlines
Session Summer 1 Summer 2 Session Dates June 23 - July 16 July 21 - August 13 Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 - Readmission
- Waiver of Graduate Time Limit
- Accelerated Program Declaration (Form to be submitted by departments only)
Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026 Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026 - Last day to enroll before late fees incurred
- Last day to drop all courses via SOLAR
Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026 Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026 - Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Program
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Degree Program
- Leave of Absence
- Change of Level/Program
- Course Retake
- Permission for Accelerated Program Students to Enroll in Graduate Courses
- Academic Overload
- Graduate Program Concentration Updates (Form to be submitted by departments only)
Deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026 Deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026 - Last day to swap a course
- Last day to add courses with permission (late fee applies)
Deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026 Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026 Graduation Processes
Committee Appointment
- Departments must submit the Dissertation Examining Committee Appointment Form to the Graduate School at least 4 weeks before before the defense.
- Departments must submit the Dissertation Announcement at least 3 weeks before the defense.
- Departments must submit the Master's Thesis Committee Appointment Form to the Graduate School by Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Applying for Graduation
Friday, April 24, 2026
- Last day for Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students to apply for graduation through SOLAR.
- All applicants who apply by this deadline will appear in the commencement publication.
- PhD and DMA students can only apply for graduation through Google Form.
- After April 24, 2026, Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students can also apply through this form.
Thesis, Dissertation, and Adobe signature Page Submission
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- This is the last day for students to file theses/dissertations and Adobe signature pages with the Graduate School.
- Extensions will not be granted.
Final Completion statements
Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Departments must submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all their degree requirements by this date.
- Spring 2026 SUNY Korea Campus
Please refer to the Spring 2026 graduate academic calendar on SUNY Korea's website for additional registration deadlines.
Course Catalog Processes
Course catalog and program proposals are submitted through Modern Campus Curriculum. The submission deadline is Monday, September 1, 2025.
Records Deadlines
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
If applicable, submit the following forms by this date:
Friday, March 6, 2026
- Requests for Advancement to Doctoral Candidacy (G5 Status) (To be submitted by departments only)
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
If applicable, submit the following forms by this date:
- Overload Request Form
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Program
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Degree Program
- Leave of Absence
- Change of Level/Program
- Course Retake
- Permission for APP Students to Enroll in Graduate Courses
- Graduate Program Concentration Update Form (To be submitted by departments only)
- Underload Requests for Domestic Graduate Students
Friday, May 1, 2026
If applicable, submit the following form by this date:
Accelerated Participants Program (APP) Students
Friday, February 6, 2026
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Accelerated Program Declaration Form (To be submitted by departments only)
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Enrollment Deadlines
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- This is the last day to enroll before late fees incur and to drop all classes via SOLAR.
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- This is the end of late registration via SOLAR and the last day for departments to request an underload for domestic graduate students. International students must contact Visa and Immigration Services to request an underload.
Monday, March 16, 2026 to Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- This the course-swapping period. Students who choose to proceed with course swaps after Friday, March 13, 2026, must do so by petition only between March 16, 2026 and March 22, 2026.
Graduation Processes
Before the Defense
- Thursday, May 21, 2026: Master's Thesis Committee Appointment (To be submitted by departments only)
- At least 4 weeks before: Departments must submit Defense Committee Requests to the Graduate School.
- At least 3 weeks before: Departments must submit the Dissertation Announcement.
Applying for Graduation
Friday, April 24, 2026
- Last day for Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students to apply for graduation
through SOLAR.
- PhD students can only apply for graduation through Google Form. After the SOLAR graduation application closes on April 24, 2026, Master's and Advanced Graduate Certificate students can also apply through this form.
- All applicants who apply by this deadline will appear in the commencement publication.
Thesis, Dissertation, and Adobe signature Page Submission
Thursday, June 18, 2026
- This is the last day for students to file theses/dissertations and Adobe signature pages with the Graduate School.
- Extensions will not be granted.
Final Completion Statements
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Departments must submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all their degree requirements by this date.
- Winter 2026 SUNY Korea Campus
Please refer to the Winter 2026 graduate academic calendar on SUNY Korea's website for additional registration deadlines.
Course Catalog Processes
Course catalog and program proposals are submitted through Modern Campus Curriculum. The submission deadline is Monday, September 1, 2025.
Records Deadlines
Friday, January 2, 2026
If applicable, submit the following forms by this date:
- Readmission Form
- Waiver of Graduate Time Limit
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Certificate Program
- Permission to Enroll in a Secondary Degree Program
- Permission for APP Students to Enroll in Graduate Courses
- Leave of Absence
- Change of Level/Program
- Course Retake
- Graduate Program Concentration Update Form (To be submitted by departments only)
Monday, December 1, 2025
If applicable, submit the following form by this date:
Accelerated Participants Program (APP) Students
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Enrollment Deadlines
Monday, January 5, 2026
- This is the last day to enroll before late fees incur.
Graduation Processes
Before the Defense
- At least 4 weeks before: Departments must submit Defense Committee Requests to the Graduate School.
- At least 3 weeks before: Departments must submit the Dissertation Announcement.
Thesis, Dissertation, and Adobe signature Page Submission
Thursday, January 29, 2026
- This is the last day for students to file theses/dissertations and Adobe signature pages with the Graduate School.
- Extensions will not be granted.
Final Completion statements
Monday, February 23, 2026
- Departments must submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all their degree requirements by this date.