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The SIU Graduate School is dedicated to supporting your holistic development and well-being. Our commitment extends beyond your academic success to encompass your health, social connections, recreational activities, safety, access to top-notch research resources, and career services. Southern Illinois University offers a wide range of support offices and services designed to assist you throughout your graduate studies, both on our main campus and at our various satellite facilities. We ensure that every aspect of your university experience is enriched and supported.
Dates and Deadlines - 2025
January 2025
January 9
- Graduate School New Student Orientation
January 29
- Let's Talk Graduate Studies - How to Format and Submit a Final Paper to the Graduate School,
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Student Services Building room 307, or attend virtually
February 2025
February 6
- Let's Talk Graduate Studies - Faculty Panel - Tips on Writing the Thesis or Dissertation.
February 7
- Deadline to apply for May 2025 graduation
February 14
- Graduate School 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
February 26
- Let's Talk Graduate Studies - Meet & Greet
April 2025
April 1
- Let's Talk Graduate Studies - Applying for Faculty Positions
- 2:00-3:00 pm, attend virtually
April 4
- Deadline to make the Initial Submission of the research paper/thesis/dissertation/capstone report to the Graduate School for May 2025 graduation
April 11
- Deadline to make the Final Submission of the research paper/thesis/dissertation/capstone report to the Graduate School for May 2025 graduation
May 2025
May 5
- Graduate School Donut Dash into Finals
May 10
- Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony
June 2025
June 26
- Initial Submission of Final Paper (Research Paper, Thesis, Capstone Report, Dissertation) to the Graduate School to be eligible for August graduation. Required. Visit https://siu.edu/admissions/graduate/academic-support/thesis-dissertation-research/ for more information.
July 2025
July 3
- Final Submission of Final Paper (Research Paper, Thesis, Capstone
Report, Dissertation) to the Graduate School to be eligible for August
graduation. Required. Visit https://siu.edu/admissions/graduate/academic-support/thesis-dissertation-research/ for more information.
August 2025
August 14
- New Student Orientation for Graduate Students, 1:00 - 3:00 pm