Congratulations!
You’re ready to finish your graduate career at Binghamton University. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at Commencement.
Use the dates and deadlines below to ensure a smooth final semester.
If you are not able to meet these deadlines, you will have to register for the next semester and apply to receive your degree and/or certificate at the conclusion of that term. If you are an international student and you do not graduate by the completion date listed on your I-20, you must apply for an extension with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
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Fall 2020 |
Spring 2021 |
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Graduate Application for Degree/Certificate |
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| Recommended deadline: Absolute deadline: |
N/A November 15 |
March 25 May 7 |
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The Graduate Application for Degree (GAFD) is available via the Student tab in BU
Brain. |
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Thesis/Dissertation Electronic Submissions (if required) (details) |
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| Absolute deadline (for new submissions): | December 9 | May 21 |
| You may need to make formatting revisions after submission. For the fastest assistance with formatting revisions, please submit as early as possible. | ||
Thesis/Dissertation Processing Fee (if required) |
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| Recommended deadline: | November 30 | June 4 |
Recommendation for Award of Degree/Certificate (forms) |
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| Due from departments by: | December 14 | June 4 |
Commencement and Conferral |
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Intent to Participate in Commencement Form Deadline: |
N/A |
TBA |
Questions?
Contact the Office of Student Records for questions regarding degree conferral: degree@binghamton.edu.
Contact the Graduate School for questions regarding theses and dissertations: gad@binghamton.edu.
Visit the Commencement website for questions regarding commencement ceremonies.
You may also find the answers to your questions in the Graduate School Manual.
