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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August 26, 2024 - First day of Fall 2024 term
October 25, 2024 - The last day to hold a a final dissertation defense for Fall 2024 graduates
November 1, 2024 - The last day TDS will accept final thesis or dissertation submission for Fall 2024 graduates
November 22, 2024 - Deadline to submit master's/specialist comprehensive examination reports for Fall 2024
November 25, 2024 - The last day TDS will accept a thesis or dissertation proposal submission for Fall 2024 approval
December 13, 2024 - Graduation ceremony for graduate students
Fall 2024 Calendar of Submission Deadlines (PDF)
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 submission for Spring 2025 graduates
April 4, 2025 - Deadline to submit master's/specialist comprehensive examination reports for Spring 2025
April 25, 2025 - The last day TDS will accept a thesis or dissertation proposal submission for Spring 2025 approval
May 9, 2025 - Graduation ceremony for graduate students
June 2, 2025 - First day of Summer I 2025 term
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