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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Master's Degree Deadline Dates

Terri Eastin, Master's Programs Specialist
Office of Graduate Studies, 1100 Seaton Hall
Phone: (402) 472-8665    Email: teastin1@unl.edu
Memorandum of Courses.
Due in the Office of Graduate Studies. This form must be submitted prior to completion of over one-half of the required coursework. ("Incompletes" and "no reports" count as completed courses.) Please note: A student may not file a Memorandum of Courses and graduate in the same semester or summer session.
Application for Advanced Degree.
Due in Graduation Services Office, 109 Canfield Administration Building.
If this is not filed, a diploma will not be ordered for you and your graduation date will be postponed.
Final Examination Report for the Master's Degree.

Due in the Office of Graduate Studies. Receipt of this form generates the final graduation check. If an oral examination is scheduled, this form, which must be submitted at least four weeks (three weeks in summer) prior to the date of the oral examination, must indicate the date and time of the examination and the names of the oral examining committee.

Please note: For all Options, sections one (1) through four (4) of the form must be completed when it is submitted with the signatures of the major adviser, Graduate Committee Chair, and minor department (if applicable). For Option I, sections one (1) through five (5) must be completed when submitted.

Incomplete Grades.
All incomplete grades listed on the Memorandum of Courses (except thesis).
Preliminary Copy of Thesis.
Due in the Office of Graduate Studies at least two weeks (one week in summer) prior to the oral examination date, but not later than the deadline to the left.
Written Comprehensive Examination and/or Option II Paper Results.
Must be filed in the Office of Graduate Studies no later than the deadline listed at the left.
Oral Examination.
Final day oral examination can be held.

Depositing Theses.
Final copies must be presented to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to depositing in 318 Love Library.

Paying Binding Fee.
Pay at the Cashier Window, 121 Canfield Administration Building. Window closes at 4:00 PM.

Depositing Final Examination Report Form.
Return form to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Semester Ends.
Commencement.