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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, January 8, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, 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 - 2025-2026
August 2025
August 14
- New Student Orientation for Graduate Students, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
September 2025
September 1
- Labor Day - campus holiday, SIU closed
September 4
- Meet and Greet for all Graduate Students - campus boat dock, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, informal gathering to include lunch, games, boat rides
September 9
- Fellowships Workshop – How to apply for external fellowships (PIVOT) – with Elizabeth Donahue. Also, NSFGRF presented by Dr. Costas Tsatsoulis, Dean of the Graduate School (virtual and in person) THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. UPDATE WILL BE POSTED VERY SOON!
September 10
- How to Format and Submit Thesis, Dissertation, or Other Final Paper to the Graduate School - with Dr. Rose Moroz, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, in person at the Student Services Building room 307 or attend virtually via:
September 18
- Unlocking Research and Writing Success: A Faculty Panel Discussion Meeting, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, (virtual)
September 25
- Getting Started Writing – with Dr. Karen Jones, Associate Dean and Director of the Graduate School, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, (virtual)
October 2025
October 3
- Coffee with Colleagues, Graduate School office, Student Services Building, 8:30 - 10:30 am, (in person)
October 10
- SIU Fall Break – no classes
October 30
- Final Paper Format and Submission Help Session, 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Morris Library room 139, assistance with Thesis, Dissertation, Capstone Report, and Research Paper formatting issues, (in person)
October 31
- Halloween - Best Graduate Student Costume contest
November 2025
November 6
- Prepare & Practice for 3MT (3-Minute Thesis) Competition, 3:00 pm
November 11
- Veterans Day – campus holiday, SIU closed
November 6
- Initial Submission of Final Paper (Research Paper, Thesis, Capstone Report, Dissertation) to the Graduate School to be eligible for December graduation. Required. Visit https://siu.edu/admissions/graduate/academic-support/thesis-dissertation-research/ for more information.
November 13
- Fellowships Workshop – How to apply for SIUC fellowships
November 14
- Final Submission of Final Paper (Research Paper, Thesis, Capstone Report, Dissertation) to the Graduate School to be eligible for December graduation. Required. Visit https://siu.edu/admissions/graduate/academic-support/thesis-dissertation-research/ for more information.
November 22-30
- Thanksgiving - campus holiday, no classes, offices closed Nov 27, 28
December 2025
December 8
- Donut Dash into Finals, Graduate School office, Student Services Building, 8:30 - 10:30 am, (in person)
December 8-12
- Final Exams
December 24 - January 2
- Campus Holiday & Administrative Closure
January 2026
January 8
- Graduate School New Student Orientation, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Student Center Auditorium or virtually at Graduate School New Student Orientation Meeting - Join Microsoft Teams.
January 12
- Spring semester begins
January 19
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 28
- LTGS – How to Format and Submit Thesis, Dissertation, or other final paper to the Graduate School – with Dr. Rose Moroz, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School,12:00 – 1:00 pm, (virtual and in person)
January 29
- Meet & Greet for new graduate students at the Student Center Bowling & Billiards, 1:30 – 3:30 pm (in-person)
February 2026
February 1
- Deadline to submit scholarship applications via siu.academicworks.com
February 6
- Campus-wide 3MT (3-Minute Thesis) Competition, open to master’s and doctoral students. See your academic program to apply, SSB 150 at 2:00.
February 12
- LTGS – A.I. with Dr. Craig Engstrom, 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Using Generative AI Responsibly in Graduate Research
March 2026
March 3
- LTGS – Grant Writing with Dr. Karen Jones, Associate Dean and Director of the Graduate School, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, (virtual, https://tinyurl.com/muv53pwf)
March 7-15
- SIU Spring Break – no classes
April 2026
April 9
- LTGS – Applying for Faculty Positions with Dr. Karen Jones, Associate Dean and Director of the Graduate School, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, (virtual, https://tinyurl.com/mwry6pcr)
May 2026
May 4
- Donut Dash into Finals, Graduate School office, Student Services Building, 8:30 - 10:30 am (in-person)
May 4-8
- Final Exam week
May 9
- Commencement