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The Records, Thesis and Dissertation Office provides guidance to graduate students related to thesis and dissertation format and deposits. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Important Dates and Deadlines<\/strong><\/th>Fall 2025<\/strong><\/th>Winter 2025<\/strong><\/th>Spring 2026<\/th>Summer 202<\/strong>6<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Plan of Study Deadline<\/strong><\/td>August 24, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>January 11, 2026<\/td>May 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
First Day of Classes\/ Term Begins<\/strong><\/td>August 25, 2025<\/td>December 22, 2025<\/td>January 12, 2026<\/td>May 18, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last day for depts to add CAND 99100 in Banner<\/strong><\/td>August 29, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>January 16, 2026<\/td>May 22, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Day to Admit<\/strong><\/td>August 29, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>January 16, 2026<\/td>June 12, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Day to Transfer<\/strong><\/td>September 5, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>January 23, 2026<\/td>June 5, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Degree Only CAND 99200 Format Review for Thesis Document<\/strong><\/td>September 19, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>February 7, 2026<\/td>June 5, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Declare Candidacy<\/strong><\/td>September 19, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>February 7, 2026<\/td>June 12, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Degree Only CAND 99200Thesis\/ Dissertation Deposit Deadline<\/strong><\/td>October 17, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>March 6, 2026<\/td>June 26, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Format Review for Thesis Document<\/strong><\/td>November 7, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>March 27, 2026<\/td>July 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Final Exam\/Defense Deadline<\/strong><\/td>December 3, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>April 22, 2026<\/td>July 22, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Thesis\/Dissertation Deposit Deadline<\/strong><\/td>December 10, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>April 29, 2026<\/td>July 29, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Candidate Audit Deadline<\/strong><\/td>December 10, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>April 29, 2026<\/td>July 29, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Late Candidate Additions<\/strong><\/td>December 10, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>April 29, 2026<\/td>July 29, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Classes End<\/strong><\/td>December 13, 2025<\/td>January 9, 2026<\/td>May 2, 2026<\/td>August 7, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Term Ends<\/strong><\/td>December 20, 2025<\/td>January 9, 2026<\/td>May 9, 2026<\/td>August 7, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Commencement(s)<\/strong><\/td>December 21, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>May 14-16<\/td>***<\/td><\/tr>
Grades Due<\/strong><\/td>December 23, 2025<\/td>N\/A<\/td>May 12, 2026<\/td>August 11, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Important Dates and Deadlines<\/strong><\/th>Fall 2026<\/strong><\/th>Winter 2026<\/strong><\/th>Spring 2027<\/th>Summer 2027<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Plan of Study Deadline<\/strong><\/td>August 23, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>January 10, 2027<\/td>May 16, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
First Day of Classes\/ Term Begins<\/strong><\/td>August 24, 2026<\/td>December 21, 2026<\/td>January 11, 2027<\/td>May 17, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Last day for depts to add CAND 99100 in Banner<\/strong><\/td>August 28, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>January 15, 2027<\/td>May 21, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Last Day to Admit<\/strong><\/td>August 28, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>January 15, 2027<\/td>June 11, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Last Day to Transfer<\/strong><\/td>September 4, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>January 22, 2027<\/td>June 4, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Degree Only CAND 99200 Format Review for Thesis Document<\/strong><\/td>September 18, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>February 5, 2027<\/td>June 4, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Declare Candidacy<\/strong><\/td>September 18, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>February 5, 2027<\/td>June 11, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Degree Only CAND 99200Thesis\/ Dissertation Deposit Deadline<\/strong><\/td>October 16, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>March 5, 2027<\/td>June 25, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Format Review for Thesis Document<\/strong><\/td>November 6, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>March 26, 2027<\/td>June 28, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Final Exam\/Defense Deadline<\/strong><\/td>December 2, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>April 21, 2027<\/td>July 21, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Thesis\/Dissertation Deposit Deadline<\/strong><\/td>December 9, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>April 28, 2027<\/td>July 28, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Candidate Audit Deadline<\/strong><\/td>December 9, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>April 28, 2027<\/td>July 28, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Late Candidate Additions<\/strong><\/td>December 9, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>April 28, 2027<\/td>July 28, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Classes End<\/strong><\/td>December 12, 2026<\/td>January 9, 2026<\/td>May 1, 2027<\/td>August 6, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Term Ends<\/strong><\/td>December 19, 2026<\/td>January 9, 2026<\/td>May 8, 2027<\/td>August 6, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Commencement(s)<\/strong><\/td>December 19 & 20<\/td>N\/A<\/td>May 14-16<\/td>August 7, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Grades Due<\/strong><\/td>December 22, 2026<\/td>N\/A<\/td>May 11, 2027<\/td>August 10, 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our website provides many resources for students, such as templates, copyright information, official policies, deadlines, and more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Thesis Resources<\/h3>
Explore essential resources\u2014from copyright and iThenticate guidance to expert editing, proofreading, and translation services\u2014all designed to support your thesis and scholarly success.<\/div>Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/article> <\/div>\n
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Thesis Requirements<\/h3>
Navigate the thesis and dissertation deposit process with guidance on formatting, controlled data, and final submission requirements\u2014ensuring your research is aligned with Purdue\u2019s academic requirements.<\/div>Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/article> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
Phone: (765) 494-2600
Email General Inquires: gradinfo@purdue.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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