File Thesis or Dissertation (Spring 2022 Deadline) May 13, 2022 For Masters / Ph.D. students This is the deadline for students seeking a spring degree. We recommend that your faculty committee review your thesis 30-60 days prior to your anticipated filing date. If you are using co-authored or previously published material, you will need to request permission at least 3 weeks in advance of filing. For instructions on how to format and submit your thesis or dissertation, see the Thesis Writing and Filing or Dissertation Writing and Filing guides.