Graduate School Calendar
Below you'll find information on Graduate School deadlines regarding advancement to candidacy, defense committee requests, graduation applications, and other transactions.
Additional deadlines and dates are detailed on the official Academic Calendar and University Calendar, which are both maintained by the Registrar's Office:
Graduate School Deadlines
Important Information
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.
Candidates who do not complete degree requirements must have their program submit an approved change of graduation date form for a subsequent degree awarding period. This form is submitted to our gradgraduation@stonybrook.edu email account. Please do not reapply for graduation through SOLAR or our website. Degree applications are not carried forward.
For departments with graduate programs and degree candidates for Fall 2020 diplomas, the following deadlines are in effect:
| Fall 2020 Deadlines | DATE |
|---|---|
| Course Catalog Revisions Due |
Friday, March 1, 2020 |
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Course Catalog – Adding Topics and New Courses |
Monday, April 1, 2020 |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive admission materials for Fall 2020 admits. This includes matriculating APP students. |
Friday, July 24, 2020 |
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Last day to file a Leave of Absence in order to maintain continuous matriculation or Change of Level/Program. |
Sunday, August 23, 2020 |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive Fall Advancement to Candidacy (G5 status) forms from Departments. These forms must be submitted no later than 2pm on August 28th. |
Friday, August 28, 2020 |
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Last day to enroll in one class before late fees are incurred. |
Sunday, August 30, 2020 |
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End of Late Registration via SOLAR. Last day to request an underload. No later than 4 pm. |
Friday, September 4, 2020 |
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Last day to complete full-time registration via swap petition. No later than 4 pm. |
Monday, September 14, 2020 |
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Defense Committee Requests due to the Graduate School from Departments. |
Four weeks before the defense |
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Last day for Graduate Students to apply for graduation online and be included in the December Commencement program. The online form can be found here: http://grad.stonybrook.edu/academics/graduation_application.php (Masters/Certificate students should apply via SOLAR). The SOLAR application for graduation will be available until Wednesday, November 11, 2020. All candidates that apply for graduation after November 11th will NOT BE included in the publication. |
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 |
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Last day for Graduate Students to file theses/dissertations with the Graduate School. NOTE: Extensions to this deadline are not granted. |
Thursday, December 17, 2020 |
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Last day for Departments to submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all requirements for the degree. |
Friday, January 8, 2021 |
Important Information
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.
Candidates who do not complete degree requirements must have their program submit an approved change of graduation date form for a subsequent degree awarding period. This form is submitted to our gradgraduation@stonybrook.edu email account. Please do not reapply for graduation through SOLAR or our website. Degree applications are not carried forward.
For departments with graduate programs and degree candidates for Fall 2020 diplomas AT THE SUNY-KOREA CAMPUS ONLY, the following deadlines are in effect:
| Fall 2020 Deadlines AT THE SUNY-KOREA CAMPUS ONLY | DATE |
|---|---|
| Course Catalog Revisions Due |
Friday, March 1, 2020 |
|
Course Catalog – Adding Topics and New Courses |
Monday, April 1, 2020 |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive admission materials for Fall 2020 admits. This includes matriculating APP students. |
Friday, July 24, 2020 |
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Last day to file a Leave of Absence in order to maintain continuous matriculation or Change of Level/Program. Also last day to enroll in one class before late fees are incurred. |
Sunday, August 23, 2020 |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive Fall Advancement to Candidacy (G5 status) forms from Departments. These forms must be submitted no later than 2pm on August 28th. |
Friday, August 28, 2020 |
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End of Late Registration via SOLAR. Last day to request an underload. No later than 4 pm. |
Friday, September 4, 2020 |
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Last day to complete full-time registration via swap petition. No later than 4 pm. |
Friday, September 11, 2020 |
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Defense Committee Requests due to the Graduate School from Departments. |
Four weeks before the defense |
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Last day for Graduate Students to apply for graduation online and be included in the December Commencement program. The online form can be found here: http://grad.stonybrook.edu/academics/graduation_application.php (Masters/Certificate students should apply via SOLAR). The SOLAR application for graduation will be available until Friday, October 16th, 2020. All candidates that apply for graduation after Friday, October 16th, 2020 will NOT BE included in the publication. |
Friday, October 16, 2020 |
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Last day for Graduate Students to file theses/dissertations with the Graduate School. NOTE: Extensions to this deadline are not granted. |
Thursday, December 10, 2020 |
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Last day for Departments to submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all requirements for the degree. |
Friday, January 8, 2021 |
Important Information
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.
Candidates who do not complete degree requirements must have their program submit an approved change of graduation date form for a subsequent degree awarding period. This form is submitted to our gradgraduation@stonybrook.edu email account. Please do not reapply for graduation through SOLAR or our website. Degree applications are not carried forward.
For departments with graduate programs and degree candidates for Winter 2021 diplomas, the following deadlines are in effect:
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Winter 2021 Deadlines |
DATE |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive admission materials for Winter 2021 admits |
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 |
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Defense Committee Requests due to the Graduate School from Departments. |
Four weeks before defense |
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Last day for Graduate Students to apply for graduation online and be included in the December Commencement program. The online form can be found here: Application for Graduation (Masters students should apply via SOLAR) The SOLAR application for graduation will also be available until Wednesday, November 11, 2020. All candidates that apply for graduation after November 11th will NOT BE included in the publication. |
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 |
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Last day for Graduate Students to file theses/ dissertations with the Graduate School Office. NOTE: Extensions to this deadline are not granted. |
Friday, January 22, 2021 |
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Last day for Departments to submit completion s tatements for candidates who have completed all requirements for the degree. |
Friday, February 5, 2021 |
Candidates for Winter (January) diplomas must be registered in the winter session in order to graduate. Candidates may be registered for a zero credit course (graduate level) to fulfill this requirement. During the Fall and Spring terms, zero credit courses do not constitute fulfillment of the registration requirement for graduation.
Important Information
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates who do not complete degree requirements must have their program submit an approved change of graduation date form for a subsequent degree awarding period. This form is submitted to our gradgraduation@stonybrook.edu email account. Please do not reapply for graduation through SOLAR or our website. Degree applications are not carried forward.
For departments with graduate programs and degree candidates for Spring 2021 diplomas, the following deadlines are in effect:
| Spring 2021 Deadlines |
DATE |
| Course Catalog Revisions Due |
Thursday, October 1, 2020 |
|
Course Catalog – Adding Topics and New Courses |
Before Sunday, November 1, 2020 |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive admission materials for Spring 2021 admits. This includes matriculating APP students. |
Monday, January 4, 2021 |
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Last day to file a Leave of Absence in order to maintain continuous matriculation or Change of Level/Program. Also last day to enroll in one class before late fees are incurred. |
Sunday, January 31, 2021 |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive Spring Advancement to Candidacy (G5 status) forms from Departments. These forms must be submitted no later than 2pm on February 5th. |
Friday, February 5, 2021 |
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End of Late Registration via SOLAR. Last day to request an underload. No later than 4 pm. |
Friday, February 12, 2021 |
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Last day to complete full-time registration via swap petition. No later than 4 pm. |
Friday, February 19, 2021 |
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Defense Committee Requests due to the Graduate School from Departments. |
Four weeks before the defense |
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Last day for Graduate Students to apply for graduation online and be included in the May Commencement program. The online form can be found here: http://grad.stonybrook.edu/academics/graduation_application.php (Masters/Certificate students should apply via SOLAR). The SOLAR application for graduation will be available until Wednesday, April 14, 2021. All candidates that apply for graduation after April 14th will NOT BE included in the publication. |
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 |
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Last day for Graduate Students to file theses/dissertations with the Graduate School. NOTE: Extensions to this deadline are not granted. |
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 |
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Last day for Departments to submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all requirements for the degree. |
Friday, June 11, 2021 |
Important Information
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Candidates who do not complete degree requirements must have their program submit an approved change of graduation date form for a subsequent degree awarding period. This form is submitted to our gradgraduation@stonybrook.edu email account. Please do not reapply for graduation through SOLAR or our website. Degree applications are not carried forward.
For departments with graduate programs and degree candidates for Spring 2021 diplomas for SUNY-KOREA CAMPUS only , the following deadlines are in effect:
| Spring 2021 Deadlines at the SUNY-KOREA CAMPUS only |
DATE |
| Course Catalog Revisions Due |
Thursday, October 1, 2020 |
|
Course Catalog – Adding Topics and New Courses |
Before Friday, November 1, 2020 |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive admission materials for Spring 2021 admits. This includes matriculating APP students. |
Friday, January 22, 2021 |
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Last day to file a Leave of Absence in order to maintain continuous matriculation or Change of Level/Program. Also last day to enroll in one class before late fees are incurred. |
Sunday, February 21, 2021 |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive Spring Advancement to Candidacy (G5 status) forms from Departments. These forms must be submitted no later than 2pm on February 26th. |
Friday, February 26, 2021 |
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End of Late Registration via SOLAR. Last day to request an underload. No later than 4 pm. |
Monday, March 8, 2021 |
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Last day to complete full-time registration via swap petition. No later than 4 pm. |
Monday, March 15, 2021 |
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Defense Committee Requests due to the Graduate School from Departments. |
Four weeks before the defense |
|
Last day for Graduate Students to apply for graduation online and be included in the May Commencement program. The online form can be found here: http://grad.stonybrook.edu/academics/graduation_application.php (Masters/Certificate students should apply via SOLAR). The SOLAR application for graduation will be available until Friday, April 23, 2021. All candidates that apply for graduation after April 23rd will NOT BE included in the publication. |
Friday, April 23, 2021 |
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Last day for Graduate Students to file theses/dissertations with the Graduate School. NOTE: Extensions to this deadline are not granted. |
Thursday, June 17, 2021 |
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Last day for Departments to submit completion statements for candidates who have completed all requirements for the degree. |
Friday, July 2, 2021 |
Important Information
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Candidates who do not complete degree requirements must have their program submit an approved change of graduation date form for a subsequent degree awarding period. This form is submitted to our gradgraduation@stonybrook.edu email account. Please do not reapply for graduation through SOLAR or our website. Degree applications are not carried forward.
For departments with graduate programs and degree candidates for Summer 2021 diplomas, the following deadlines are in effect:
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Summer 2021 Deadlines |
DATE |
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Last day for the Graduate School to receive admission materials for Summer 2021 admits |
Monday, April 26, 2021 – Session I Monday, June 7, 2021 – Session II |
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Defense Committee Requests due to the Graduate School from Departments. |
Four weeks before defense |
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Last day for Graduate Students to apply for graduation online and be included in the May Commencement program. The online form can be found here: Application for Graduation (Masters students should apply via SOLAR) The SOLAR application for graduation will also be available until Wednesday, April 14th, 2021. All candidates that apply for graduation after April 14th will NOT BE included in the publication. |
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 |
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Last day for Graduate Students to file theses/ dissertations with the Graduate School Office. NOTE: Extensions to this deadline are not granted. |
Monday, August 16, 2021 |
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Last day for Departments to submit completion s tatements for candidates who have completed all requirements for the degree. |
Friday, September 3, 2021 |
Candidates for August diplomas must be registered in either summer session in order to graduate. Candidates may be registered for a zero credit course (graduate level) to fulfill this requirement. During the Fall and Spring zero credit courses do not constitute fulfillment of the registration requirement for graduation.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates who do not complete degree requirements must have their program submit an approved change of graduation date form for a subsequent degree awarding period. This form is submitted to our gradgraduation@stonybrook.edu email account. Please do not reapply for graduation through SOLAR or our website. Degree applications are not carried forward.
Amended 10/26/2020