Graduation Requirements & Calendars
Every candidate for a degree from Georgia State University must apply for graduation at least two semesters before the one targeted for Commencement. This registration must take place through the Graduation Services Office. No graduation will be approved without prior registration. The next available graduation date is Spring 2008.
Every candidate for graduation must be registered during the semester of completion of all graduation requirements, including thesis/dissertation defense, performance, or gallery show. Departments may determine the extent and type of hours that must be taken by the candidate during the concluding semester. Activation regulations are explained in the general university-wide section of the graduate catalog. The semester of completion is defined as extending until the first day of the semester immediately following the semester in which degree requirements have been completed.
Fall 2007 Graduation Calendar: If you intend to graduate in fall 2007, please refer to this calendar for a list of relevant deadlines.
Spring 2008 Graduation Calendar: If you intend to graduate in spring 2008, please refer to this calendar for a list of relevant deadlines.
Summer 2008 Graduation Calendar: If you intend to graduate in summer 2008, please refer to this calendar for a list of relevant deadlines.
Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guidelines: All theses and dissertations required as part of a degree program will be accepted ONLY in digital .pdf format. All electronic files submitted for partial fulfillment of degree requirements must conform to the university standards before final approval is granted by the Graduate Office. This guide explains in detail and gives specific examples of precisely how the format and typeface of the document should appear. The office will review files for errors in formatting until March 3, 2008.
Funds Deposit Form: Funds for microfilming or copyrighting, or binding must be deposited in advance either through the university cashier (cash, check and money orders) or Graduate Services (credit and debit cards) using this form. All candidates for graduation with manuscript requests must make individual arrangements with Graduate Services. The format in the guidelines is strictly for electronic submission. Graduates must pay for any personal or department archival copies of their manuscripts, which are limited in number.
