If you are visiting this page, this means you have chosen to complete a thesis or dissertation as part of the requirements of your degree. Although, this may sometimes seem like an overwhelming prospect, the Graduate School and TDS are here to help you. Please visit the various web pages provided by TDS to help you understand the thesis or dissertation process and review the resources provided to help you in writing and successfully completing your document.
TDS conducts a format-only review of proposal and final documents. The Graduate School provides a template and formatting guide to help you prepare your document according to its formatting requirements. Please see the thesis process page (www.tamuc.edu/thesis) or the dissertation process page (www.tamuc.edu/dissertation) for more information.
The style guide you will follow when drafting your document is determined by your department and/or advisor. It is your responsibility, with the help of your advisor, to draft, revise, and edit your document according to your chosen style guide.
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NOTE: Deadlines that say “Last day TDS will accept” require that the document make it to the Graduate School/TDS queue by the deadline. This means that the form must be submitted by the student and have routed through all required approvals in order to be received by TDS. Please allow adequate time for approval when submitting this document.
January 13, 2025 - First day of Spring 2025 term
March 28, 2025 - The last day to hold a a final dissertation defense for Spring 2025 graduates
April 4, 2025 - The last day TDS will accept final thesis or dissertation submissions for Spring 2025 graduation
April 4, 2025 - Deadline to submit master's/specialist comprehensive examination reports for Spring 2025
April 25, 2025 - The last day TDS will accept thesis or dissertation proposal submissions for Spring 2025 approval
May 9, 2025 - Graduation ceremony for graduate students
June 2, 2025 - First day of Summer I 2025 term
June 20, 2025 - The last day to hold a a final dissertation defense for Summer 2025 graduates
June 27, 2025 - The last day TDS will accept final thesis or dissertation submissions for Summer 2025 graduation
July 7, 2025 - First day of Summer II 2025 term
July 18, 2025 - Deadline to submit master's/specialist comprehensive examination reports for Summer 2025
July 25, 2025 - The last day TDS will accept thesis or dissertation proposal submissions for Summer 2025 approval
August 8, 2025 - Graduation ceremony for graduate students