Information and Deadlines for Thesis

The following information and deadlines pertain to Schieffer theses for Spring 2025.

Jan. 13, 2025

File Master’s Committee form. Project students must file this form prior to enrollment in thesis courses.

Jan. 17, 2025

(Last day for enrollment or changing classes)

File an Intent to Graduate form. A nonrefundable fee will be charged to the student.

April 30, 2025

(Last day of class)

Oral defense of theses must be completed no later than this date. Final Grade Report form is completed and signed by the committee then returned to m.harrison@tcu.edu.

An electronic copy of the thesis should be emailed to j.oneil@tcu.edu. It should be carefully proofread and in its final form according to the College of Communication Thesis Graduate Manual.

May 7, 2025

Graduating students’ grades due by 5 p.m.

All thesis paperwork completed and final electronic copies submitted to UMI. Students can pay the fee on their student account via Web Check or credit card. See information here for how to submit a thesis.

May 9, 2025

Baccalaureate and commencement

Note: Should it be necessary to delay graduation, you must complete and submit a Cancel Intent to Graduate form. Another Intent to Graduate form and associated fee will be required for your new graduation date.