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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.
Graduate School New Student Orientation
New graduate students are invited and encouraged to join us on Thursday, August 13, 2026, either in person at the Student Center Auditorium or virtually via Microsoft Teams. Graduate School New Student Orientation Meeting-Join Microsoft TeamsRepresentatives from offices across campus describe the services they offer for graduate students.
Watch a recording of the August 2025 orientation (Must be a current student to view)
Dates and Deadlines - 2026-2027
June 2026
June 8
- Summer Semester Begins
June 19
- HOLIDAY - Juneteenth
- Graduation application submission deadline ($50 fee) for August 2026
June 26
- Initial Submission Deadline to submit research paper/thesis/dissertation/capstone report for initial format check to graduate in August 2026
July 2026
July 1
- Deadline for Summer 2026 Graduate Assistant contracts due to Graduate School
July 3
- Final Submission Deadline to submit approved version of research paper/thesis/dissertation/capstone report to graduate in Summer 2026
- HOLIDAY - Independence Day
July 8
- Deadline to apply for IL residency for Summer 2026
July 30-31
- Final Exams for Summer 2026
August 2026
August 13
- Graduate Student New Student Orientation 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
August 17
- Fall Semester Begins
- Late Registration Begins
September 2026
September 7
- HOLIDAY - Labor Day
September 9
- Fellowships Workshop – How to apply for external fellowships (PIVOT) – with Elizabeth Donahue. Also, NSFGRF presented by Costas.
September 11
- Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – Meet and Greet – at boatdock, 11:30 – 1:30
- Deadline for students to apply for December 2026 graduation
October 2026
October 2
- Fellowship Recipients Award Ceremony, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
October 3
- Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – Coffee with Colleagues, 8:30 – 10:30 am
October 30
- Let’s Talk Graduate Studies - Halloween best costume contest
December 2026
December 7
- Let’s Talk Graduate Studies – Donut Dash into Finals
December 12
- Commencement