M.A. in English: Important Dates

Fall 2009

Sept. 3
New graduate student orientation (6:30-7:30 p.m.) and student/faculty social (7:30-8:30 p.m.) in Coleman Hall 3732
Oct. 23
Last day for students planning to enroll in ENG 5950 during spring 2010 to submit thesis prospectus
Oct. 23
Last day for students to submit independent study proposal for spring 2010
Oct. 23
Graduate assistantship applications for spring 2010 due (please check with the Graduate Coordinator concerning the availability of GA positions during the spring semester)
Oct. 30
Last day to submit letter of intent for summer 2010 thesis to Graduate Coordinator
Nov. 3
Fall deadline to apply or reapply for graduation
Nov. 6
Last day to submit an Application to Teach 1001 or 1002 as a Graduate Assistant for spring 2010. Click here to print the application form.
Nov. 20
Last day for faculty committees to submit examinations for fall 2009 to GSC (a copy of the examination should be submitted no less than three weeks before the date of the written examination)
Nov. 20
Last day for students to submit examination petition (including rationale and reading list) for spring 2010
Dec. 7-11
M.A. Comprehensive Exams--written portion (or as scheduled earlier in the semester by the reading director in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator)
Dec. 14-18
M.A. Comprehensive Exams--oral portion (or as scheduled earlier in the semester by the reading director in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator)
Dec. 21
Final day for Graduate Coordinator to file Certificate of Comprehensive Knowledge for a graduating student (MA thesis defense or oral exam must have been completed successfully)
 

Spring 2010

Mar. 5
Graduate assistantship applications for academic year 2010-2011, summer 2010, and/or fall 2010 due
Mar. 12
Last day for students planning to enroll in ENG 5950 during summer or fall 2010 to submit thesis prospectus
Mar. 12
Last day for students to submit independent study proposal for summer or fall 2010
Mar. 24
Spring deadline to apply or reapply for graduation
Mar. 26
Last day to submit an Application to Teach 1001 or 1002 as a Graduate Assistant for Fall 2010 Click here to print the application form
Apr. 16
Last day for faculty committees to submit examinations for spring 2010 to GSC (a copy of the examination should be submitted no less than three weeks before the date of the written examination)
Apr. 16
Last day for students to submit examination petition (including rationale and reading list) for summer 2010
Apr. 16
Last day for students to submit examination petition (including rationale and reading list) for fall 2010
Apr. 26-30
M.A. Comprehensive Exams--written portion (or as scheduled earlier in the semester by the reading director in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator)
May. 3-7
M.A. Comprehensive Exams--oral portion (or as scheduled earlier in the semester by the reading director in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator)
May 11
Final day for Graduate Coordinator to file Certificate of Comprehensive Knowledge for a graduating student (MA thesis defense or oral exam must have been completed successfully)
 

Summer 2010

June 14
Eight-week term begins
June 16
Deadline to add courses for eight-week term
June 21
Deadline to drop course for eight-week term with no grade
July 14
Last day to apply or reapply for graduation
August 6
Last class day of the eight-week term
August 11
Final day for Graduate Coordinator to file Certificate of Comprehensive Knowledge for a graduating student (MA thesis defense or oral exam must have been completed successfully)