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Dissertations and Theses

Summer Closure

ATTENTION: The Dissertation Office will be closed July 4-18, 2025. Please plan accordingly if you intend to deposit during the summer break. If you require special accommodation to deposit during this closure, please contact deposit@gc.cuny.edu prior to June 30 to make arrangements.

Any materials submitted online during the closure will be processed on July 21 when the office reopens.

Graduation Dates and Deadlines

There are three degrees conferred each academic year. Deadlines are listed in the academic calendar and reproduced below. Students should check with their programs about deadlines that may be required in addition to the library deadlines below.

2025-26 Academic Year Degree Dates and Deadlines

Degree Date September 30, 2025 February 1, 2026 May/June 2026

Last semester enrolled
This is your graduation term in CUNYFirst.

Spring 2025 Fall 2025 Spring 2026
Last day to submit intent
You must apply for graduation in CUNYFirst.
September 2, 2025 mid-Jan
(exact date TBD)
mid-Apr
(exact date TBD)

Last day to deposit
Upload your manuscript to the library system.

September 15, 2025 late-Jan
(exact date TBD)
late-Apr
(exact date TBD)
Commencement ceremony
There is one ceremony in Spring for all three degree dates in an academic year.
May/June 2026 May/June 2026 May/June 2026