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August 21, 2025 - December 13, 2025

Date	Action Item
August 29th	Deadline to file a Degree Application for Current Term Log into my.nmsu.edu, click “Student”, then click “Your Student Profile Page” and on the profile page click the “Apply to Graduate” link on the left side of the page. Complete the Application for Degree for the current term. If an application for a previous semester was submitted, but the degree was not awarded, a new application is required. You may need to contact diplomas@nmsu.edu to reset your account so that you can reapply.
September 5th	CENSUS
October 1st	Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) Log into my.nmsu.edu, click “Student”, then click “Your Student Profile Page” and on the profile page click the “Apply to Graduate” link on the left side of the page. Complete the Application for Degree for the current term. If an application for a previous semester was submitted, but the degree was not awarded, a new application is required. You may need to contact diplomas@nmsu.edu to reset your account so that you can reapply.
October 3rd	Deadline to submit dissertation titles to the Graduate School This is for Ph.D., DRPHIL, DNP and DED degrees only.
October 24th	Deadline to turn in the Final Exam Form for thesis, dissertation or Professional Doctorate exams: Master's Thesis Doctorate of Philosophy Professional Doctorate (Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Doctorate of Economic Development, Doctorate of Education) Note: This form must be submitted to the Graduate School ( grad-degrees@nmsu.edu) at least 10 business days before the exam is held. The Graduate School will then send out your exam paperwork electronically to your committee chair and deans' representative. All required signatures must be obtained before submitting this form. If this form is not submitted on time, you may need to reschedule your exam.
November 7th	Deadline to hold a thesis, dissertation, or doctoral final oral or written exam To sit for the exam, enrollment in a minimum of 1 credit hour thesis, dissertation or doctoral project hours is required.
November 14th	Deadline to submit a thesis or dissertation to ProQuest Refer to Thesis and Dissertation for formatting and required forms.
November 14th	Deadline to turn in the Final Exam Form for Master's non-thesis students and Educational Specialist students Master's non-thesis Educational Specialist Contact your department advisor for departmental procedures for non-thesis exams. This form must be submitted to the Graduate School ( grad-degrees@nmsu.edu) at least 10 business days before the scheduled exam is held. The Graduate School will then send the exam paperwork to your chair and dean's representative. All required signatures must be obtained before submitting this form. If this form is not submitted on time, you may need to reschedule your exam.
December 9th	Deadline to hold a non-thesis final oral or written exam In order to hold your exam, enrollment in 1 credit hour is required.

January 21 – May 15

Date	Action Item
January 30th	Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term Login to your my.nmsu.edu account, click “Open Student Dashboard”, then click “Your Student Profile Page” and on the profile page click the “Apply to Graduate” link on the left side of the page. Complete the Application for Degree for the current term. If an application for a previous semester was submitted, but the degree was not awarded, a new application is required. You may need to contact diplomas@nmsu.edu to reset your account so that you can reapply.
February 6th	CENSUS DATE
March 2nd	Deadline to File a Late Degree Application for the Current Term ($50.00 Late Fee) Login to your my.nmsu.edu account, click “Open Student Dashboard”, then click “Your Student Profile Page” and on the profile page click the “Apply to Graduate” link on the left side of the page. Complete the application for degree for the current term. If an application for a previous semester was submitted but the degree was not awarded, a new application is required. You may need to contact diplomas@nmsu.edu to reset your account so that you can reapply.
March 2nd	Deadline to Submit Dissertation Titles Dissertation Title Submission Form Please fill in the form digitally (do not handwrite) and be sure to use title case and not all caps for your title. This is for Ph.D., DNP, and DED degrees only.
March 27th	Reminder Final examinations need to be scheduled no later than April 13th for Thesis, Dissertation or Professional Doctorate Exams. Results are within ten (10) days after the exam. Master’s Final Examination Form or Educational Specialist Final Examination Form Professional Doctorate Final Examination Form (Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctorate of Economic Development, Doctorate of Education)
April 13th	Deadline to Hold a Thesis, Dissertation, or Doctoral Final Oral, or Written Exam To sit for the exam, enrollment in a minimum of 1 credit hour thesis, dissertation or doctoral project hours is required.
April 13th	Deadline to turn in the Final Exam Form for Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral Students Forms must be submitted by Dean's Representative Master's Final Examination Form OR Educational Specialist Examination Form Doctorate of Philosophy Final Examination Form Dean's Representative needs to e-mail the completed form to: grad-degrees@nmsu.edu Contact your department advisor for departmental procedures for non-thesis exams. This result form must be submitted to the Graduate School within ten (10) days after the scheduled exam. If the form is not submitted on time, student may need to reschedule the exam.
April 20th	Deadline to Submit a Thesis or Dissertation to ProQuest Refer to Master's Thesis Students or Doctoral Dissertation Students sites for formatting tips and required forms.
April 29th	Deadline to Hold a Non-Thesis Final Oral and/or Written Exam Report of Assessment Results for Master's Non-Thesis Students Contact your department advisor for departmental procedures for non-thesis exams. This result form must be submitted to the Graduate School within ten (10) days after the scheduled exam. If the form is not submitted on time, student may need to reschedule the exam. Graduate Program Director or Department Head or Dean's Representative needs to e-mail the completed form to: grad-degrees@nmsu.edu In order to hold your exam, enrollment in 1 credit hour is required.

May 20, 2026 – August 6, 2026

Date	Action Item
June 26th	Deadline to Submit Dissertation Titles Dissertation Title Submission Form This is for Ph.D., DNP and DED degrees only.
July 6th	Deadline to File a Degree Application for the Current Term Login to your my.nmsu.edu account, under "Academics" tab, click "Open Student Dashboard" from the "Student Self-Service" card, then click “Your Student Profile Page” and on the profile page click the “Apply to Graduate” link on the left side of the page. Complete the Application for Degree for the current term. If an application for a previous semester was submitted, but the degree was not awarded, a new application is required. You may need to contact diplomas@nmsu.edu to reset your account so that you can reapply.
July 10th	Deadline to Hold A Final Thesis or Final Dissertation Exam To sit for the exam, enrollment in a minimum of 1 credit hour of thesis, dissertation, or doctoral project hours is required Master’s Final Examination Form or Educational Specialist Final Examination Form Professional Doctorate Final Examination Form (Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Economic Development, Doctor of Education) Exam results are due within 10 days after the exam, i.e. by July 20 ^th.
July 20th	Deadline to Turn in the Final Exam Form for Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral Students Forms must be submitted by Dean's Representative Master's Final Examination Form OR Educational Specialist Examination Form Doctorate of Philosophy Final Examination Form Dean's Representative must e-mail the completed form to grad-degrees@nmsu.edu Contact your department advisor for departmental procedures for non-thesis exams. This result form must be submitted to the Graduate School within 10 days after the scheduled exam. If the form is not submitted on time, the student may need to reschedule graduation to future semester.
July 22nd	Deadline to Submit a Thesis or Dissertation to ProQuest Refer to Master's Thesis Students or Doctoral Dissertation Students sites for formatting tips and required forms.
July 28th	Deadline to Hold a Non-Thesis Final Oral and/or Final Written Exam Report of Assessment Results for Master's Non-Thesis Students Contact your department advisor for departmental procedures for non-thesis exams. This result form must be submitted to the Graduate School within ten (10) days after the scheduled exam. If the form is not submitted on time, the student may need to reschedule graduation to future semester. Graduate Program Director or Department Head or Dean's Representative needs to e-mail the completed form to: grad-degrees@nmsu.edu In order to hold your exam, enrollment in 1 credit hour is required.

August 19 – December 11

Date	Action Item
August 28th	Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term Login to your my.nmsu.edu account, under "Academics" tab and under the "Registering & Advising" card click the "Apply to Graduate" link. Complete the Application for Degree for the current term. If an application for a previous semester was submitted, but the degree was not awarded, a new application is required. You may need to contact the Graduate School to reset your account so that you can reapply.
September 4th	CENSUS DATE
October 1st	Deadline to File a Late Degree Application for the Current Term ($50.00 Late Fee) Login to your my.nmsu.edu account, under "Academics" tab and under the "Registering & Advising" card click "Apply to Graduate" link. Complete the application for degree for the current term. If an application for a previous semester was submitted but the degree was not awarded, a new application is required. You may need to contact the Graduate School to reset your account so that you can reapply.
October 2nd	Deadline to Submit Dissertation Titles Dissertation Title Submission Form This is for Ph.D., D.N.P., and D.E.D. degrees only.
November 6th	Deadline to Hold a Final Thesis or Dissertation Exam Master’s Final Examination Form or Educational Specialist Final Examination Form. Professional Doctorate Final Examination Form (Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Economic Development, Doctor of Education) Exam results are due within 10 days after the final exam, i.e. by November 16th. In order to hold your final exam, enrollment in at least 1 credit hour is required.
November 13th	Deadline to Submit a Thesis or Dissertation to ProQuest Refer to Master's Thesis Students or Doctoral Dissertation Students sites for formatting tips and required forms.
November 16th	Deadline to Submit the Report of Results for Final Exams for Master’s, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral Students Forms must be submitted by Dean's Representative Master's Final Examination Form OR Educational Specialist Examination Form Doctorate of Philosophy Final Examination Form Dean's Representative must e-mail the completed form to grad-degrees@nmsu.edu Contact your department advisor for departmental procedures for non-thesis exams. This result form must be submitted to the Graduate School within 10 days after the scheduled exam. If the form is not submitted on time, the student may need to reschedule graduation to future semester.
November 30th	Deadline to Hold a Non-Thesis Final Oral and/or Final Written Exam Contact your department advisor for departmental procedures for non-thesis exams. This result form must be submitted to the Graduate School (grad-degrees@nmsu.edu) as soon as possible or by December 7th. If the form is not submitted on time, students may need to reschedule graduation to a future semester. In order to hold your exam, enrollment in 1 credit hour is required.
December 7th	Deadline to Submit the Report of Results for a Non-Thesis Final Oral and/or Final Written Exam Report of Assessment Results for Master's Non-Thesis Students Graduate Program Director or Department Head or Dean's Representative needs to e-mail the completed form to: grad-degrees@nmsu.edu

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