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ETD Submission Deadlines

In accordance with WVU graduate program policy as specified in the WVU Graduate Catalog, students are advised to follow the timeline established for graduates as indicated below. The ETD Submission Deadline each semester is strictly enforced by the WVU Office of Graduate Education.

Spring 2012

ORAL DEFENSE (recommended)
Friday, March 30, 2012

  • Hold the oral defense no later than this date. Students should gather committee signatures for the following documents:

    • Shuttle sheet (provided by the college /school / department)
    • ETD Submission Signature Form
    • Traditional Signature Form for inclusion in printed and bound complimentary copies
    • For details about the graduation and submission process see http://www.libraries.wvu.edu/theses/submit-process.htm

DEADLINE FOR ETD SUBMISSIONS (final deadline)

  • Friday, April 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

  • Includes final submission of approved ETD formats as well as receipt of the required fee(s) and forms by the University Libraries.

  • For ETD forms and other vital information, see Submission Checklists

Summer 2012

  • ORAL DEFENSE (recommended)
    Friday, July 6, 2012

  • DEADLINE FOR ETD SUBMISSIONS (final deadline)
    Friday, August 3, 2012

Fall 2012

  • ORAL DEFENSE (recommended)
    Friday, November 2, 2012

  • DEADLINE FOR ETD SUBMISSIONS (final deadline)
    Friday, November 30, 2012

Revised 06-Jan-2012

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