M.A. in English: Important Dates

Fall 2010

Aug. 23
New graduate student orientation (5:00-6:30 pm) in Coleman Hall 3732.
Sept. 13
Graduate student/faculty social (5:00-6:30 pm), home of the graduate director
Oct. 22
Last day for students planning to enroll in ENG 5950 during spring 2011 to submit thesis prospectus
Oct. 22
Last day for students to submit independent study proposal for spring 2011
Oct. 22
Graduate assistantship applications for spring 2011 due (please check with the Graduate Coordinator concerning the availability of GA positions during the spring semester)
Oct. 29
Last day to submit letter of intent for summer 2011 thesis to Graduate Coordinator
Nov. 2
Fall deadline to apply or reapply for graduation
Nov. 5
Last day to submit an Application to Teach 1001 or 1002 as a Graduate Assistant for spring 2011. Click here to print the application form.
Nov. 19
Last day for faculty committees to submit examinations for fall 2010 to GSC (a copy of the examination should be submitted no less than three weeks before the date of the written examination)
Nov. 19
Last day for students to submit examination petition (including rationale and reading list) for spring 2011
Dec. 6-10
M.A. Comprehensive Exams--written portion (or as scheduled earlier in the semester by the reading director in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator)
Dec. 13-17
M.A. Comprehensive Exams--oral portion (or as scheduled earlier in the semester by the reading director in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator)
Dec. 20
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 2011

Mar. 4
Graduate assistantship applications for academic year 2011-2012 and/or fall 2011 due
Mar. 11
Last day for students planning to enroll in ENG 5950 during summer or fall 2011 to submit thesis prospectus
Mar. 11
Last day for students to submit independent study proposal for summer or fall 2011
Mar. 21
Graduate Assistantship applications for summer 2011 due
 
Mar. 23
Spring deadline to apply or reapply for graduation
Mar. 25
Last day to submit an Application to Teach 1001 or 1002 as a Graduate Assistant for Fall 2011 Click here to print the application form
Apr. 15
Last day for faculty committees to submit examinations for spring 2011 to GSC (a copy of the examination should be submitted no less than three weeks before the date of the written examination)
Apr. 15
Last day for students to submit examination petition (including rationale and reading list) for summer 2011
Apr. 15
Last day for students to submit examination petition (including rationale and reading list) for fall 2011
Apr. 25-29
M.A. Comprehensive Exams--written portion (or as scheduled earlier in the semester by the reading director in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator)
May. 2-6
M.A. Comprehensive Exams--oral portion (or as scheduled earlier in the semester by the reading director in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator)
May 10
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 2011

June 13
Eight-week term begins
June 15
Deadline to add courses for eight-week term
June 20
Deadline to drop course for eight-week term with no grade
July 13
Last day to apply or reapply for graduation
August 5
Last class day of the eight-week term
August 10
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)