Graduation
The Approval of Completion Form verifies that the completion of all MPH program requirements has taken place. It must be completed before clearance for graduation will be granted and must be approved by the faculty mentor, faculty reader, and MPH program manager.
MPH Graduation Deadlines 2025-2026
| Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Jan 23 | Mar 12* | Mar 12* | Last day to apply for graduation online in AIM. |
| *This date applies to all students who plan to graduate in June or August but who want to walk in the April graduation ceremonies. | ||||
| May 4** | Jun 18** | **Last day for MPH students to apply for graduation online in AIM for June or August and receive a diploma but NOT walk in the April graduation ceremonies. | ||
| Oct 29 | Jan 30 | Mar 17* | Mar 17* | Last day for departments to accept a student's graduation application in AIM (GRADQ, GRADAPP, and ADV01) to walk in April graduation ceremonies. |
| May 15** | Jul 3** | **Last day for departments to accept graduation applications in AIM for a June or August diploma. | ||
| Nov 24 | Mar 27 | May 25 | Jul 17 | Last day to submit the Final Fieldwork Report electronically to faculty mentor and reader. Ample time should be allowed in case a written response to the advisor's decision is necessary. |
| Dec 15 | Apr 17 | Jun 15 | Aug 7 | Last day to submit the Final Fieldwork Report electronically and the Approval of Completion form to the MPH program manager. |
| Dec 15 | Apr 17 | Jun 15 | Aug 7 | Other items that must be completed by final deadline include:
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| None | Apr 23 | None | None | Graduation - University Commencement |
| None | Apr 23-24 | None | None | Graduation - College Convocations |
Note: Students who miss the graduation deadlines for any given semester must register for at least 2 hours or the equivalent minimum registration fee and will graduate the following semester. All graduation applications are submitted online. Graduate Studies final approval deadline is one week after the department deadline. **All graduates are invited to participate in the April University Commencement exercises.