Deadline Information
Graduation & Commencement
The terms Graduation and Commencement are often used interchangeably. As a University of Wyoming graduate, we want you to be aware about these two similar yet different terms. See our Graduation Information page for more information.
Deadlines
Review the dates and deadlines for thesis/dissertation defense and for submitting all paperwork to be able to graduate in an upcoming term.
After the Defense
There are several steps which need to be completed once you defend your thesis/dissertation! Take a look at those requirements to ensure you are able to graduate on time.
Degree Analysts
Your degree analyst is the person in the Office of the Registrar who will verify all of your paperwork and awards your degree at the end of the semester once you have completed all requirements and declared your graduation. Take a look at the list to see who you need to contact for your program.
Graduate Student Deadlines
Summer 2025 Deadlines
- Thesis/Dissertation Defense Deadline: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- Last day to submit properly completed / approved paperwork to the Office of the Registrar: Friday, August 15, 2025
Fall 2025 Deadlines:
- Thesis/Dissertation Defense Deadline: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Last day to submit properly completed / approved paperwork to the Office of the Registrar: Friday, December 5, 2025
Spring 2026 Deadlines:
- Thesis/Dissertation Defense Deadline: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Last day to submit properly completed / approved paperwork to the Office of the Registrar: Friday, May 8, 2026
*If you wish to participate in Commencement activities please visit the UW Commencement site.
**All students must declare their graduation dates by logging into WyoRecords.
Instructions to Apply to Graduate
Important Things to Do and Dates to Remember:
Declare your graduation date - Anticipated Graduation Date information may be submitted at any time, but should be submitted as early in the term of graduation as possible. Upon receipt of your information, your Degree Analyst will verify that all course requirements have been met. If discrepancies are found, the Degree Analyst will contact you with instructions on how to resolve them. Your Degree Analyst will also verify that you have registered for a minimum of one semester hour for the current semester. If you have questions, please contact the appropriate Degree Analyst.
Any change in your graduation date should be reported in writing (i.e. email) to your Degree Analyst.
The deadline for submission of all graduate student graduation paperwork (including uploading to ProQuest completed thesis or dissertation) is the last day of classes for the semester: 5 pm on the Friday before Finals Week, which is 8 days before the commencement ceremony.
Following the defense and when all committee signatures have been secured (note: committee chairs may delay signature until all necessary changes to the thesis/dissertation/non-thesis paperwork have been made and approved), submit the form to the Office of the Registrar.
After submission of the Report of Final Examination Results form indicating all changes/revision have been made and the thesis/dissertation is approved for final submission, student will submit the document for format review and final electronic publication to ProQuest. You will be advised if additional corrections are required.
Ph.D. students only: Complete the NORC national survey of doctoral students. This is done using the Survey of Earned Doctorates on the NORC website. At the end of the survey, you will be prompted to send an email indicating completion of the survey. Please send this email to registrar@uwyo.edu.
Registrar's Office Contact Guide for Advisors
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Nicole Candelaria
transam@uwyo.edu
College of Arts & Sciences
Tayler McNeill
dmcneil2@uwyo.edu
College of Business
Nicole Candelaria
transam@uwyo.edu
College of Education
Lynn Wheat
lwheat@uwyo.edu
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Marili Jensen
pjensen3@uwyo.edu
College of Health Sciences
Raena Bush
rbush4@uwyo.edu
College of Law
Nicole Candelaria
transam@uwyo.edu
Haub School of Environment & Natural Resources
Raena Bush
rbush4@uwyo.edu
School of Computing
Marili Jensen
pjensen3@uwyo.edu
School of Energy Resources
Nicole Candelaria
transam@uwyo.edu
Athletics
Lynn Wheat
lwheat@uwyo.edu
UW College
Raena Bush
rbush4@uwyo.edu
Associate Registrar - Bobby Ratterree
rratterr@uwyo.edu
Please email general questions to registrar@uwyo.edu.
