Important Dates and Deadlines
(View the current Registration Guide for registration deadlines)
August 22 |
First day of instruction for Fall 2009 |
September 1 |
Final day to file graduation check for master's or doctoral degree candidates (Fall 2009 Graduation) |
September 7 |
CAMPUS CLOSED - LABOR DAY |
September 8 |
Last day to drop classes without a grade of "W" |
September 21 |
Census Date Last day to register for GRAD 700 through Extended Education |
November 11 |
CAMPUS CLOSED - VETERAN'S DAY |
November 13 |
Last day to withdraw from classes with a grade of "W" for serious and compelling reasons. |
November 16 |
Deadline for submitting THESIS to Thesis Reader in Graduate Studies Office for Fall 2009 graduation |
December 11 |
Last day of instruction |
December 12 - 18 |
Semester examinations |
| December 18 | Deadline for submitting THESIS to Titan Bookstore for Fall 2009 graduation |
December 21 - 24 |
WINTER RECESS BEGINS - Campus open. No classes. |
December 25 - January 3, 2010 |
CAMPUS CLOSED - WINTER RECESS
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January 4 |
Semester ends. Grades due to Records Office by 12 noon. Effective date of graduation for those completing requirements for Fall 2009 graduation. |
January 29 |
Deadline for filing a graduation check for Spring and Summer 2010 master's and doctoral candidates |
Thesis Deadlines
For Students Planning to Graduate in January 2010
Submit to Graduate Studies Office ............. Monday, November 16, 2009
Deposit in CSUF Bookstore ........................ Friday, December 18, 2009
For Students Planning to Graduate in May 2010
Submit to Graduate Studies Office ............. Friday, April 23, 2010
Deposit in CSUF Bookstore ........................ Friday, May 14, 2010
For Students Planning to Graduate in August 2010
Submit to Graduate Studies Office ............. Friday, July 16, 2010
Deposit in CSUF Bookstore ........................ Friday, August 6, 2010
*Note: If CSUF academic calendar is changed, these dates may change.
The Thesis Manual and the Dissertation Manual are available online at
http://www.fullerton.edu/graduate/forms.htm
Degree Posting Timeline
Degree Posting (8-10 weeks)
All graduate students must apply for a graduation check prior to the beginning of his/her final semester. Specific deadlines are listed in the current Registration Guide and are posted under the Important Dates and Deadlines on the Graduate Studies website. Applying for a grad check is completed through the Student Center in Titan Online. A graduation processing and diploma fee of $115 will need to be paid at Student Financial Services (UH-180) with the application for graduation.
Posting of degrees begins on the last day of the semester and is completed within 8-10 weeks.
During this time our Graduate Degree Evaluators will be checking each student's Advancement to Candidacy file to make sure they have completed all requirements for the degree.
Once the degree has been posted, official transcripts can be ordered from the Admissions & Records Office. Forms are available at the Admissions and Records Information Counter (LH-114) or you may print out the request form online at: http://www.fullerton.edu/admissions/CurrentStudent/Transcripts.asp
Tip: It is recommended that students ordering official transcripts during the degree posting period request that transcripts not be mailed out until the degree has been posted.
Diplomas (4 months)
Diplomas, considered the ceremonial document, are mailed to students approximately 4 months after the last day of the semester.
Changes to Graduation Date:
Any change to your graduation date requires that you file a Request for Change of Graduation Date form. This form is available at the Graduate Studies Office (MH-103). A $10 fee will be charged for changing the graduation date.
