September 25 Order cap, gown and hood from the University Bookstore. December 8 Obtain format approval from the Manuscript Review Office for completed thesis or dissertation. December 15 Submit duplicated copies of thesis or dissertation for binding to Enrolled Services. This date should also appear at the top of the Approval page.
Deadlines are important because they ensure that all graduation requirements have been fulfilled.
They also enable University offices to complete tasks in a timely manner for commencement. If you miss a deadline, you may have to pay late fees and your graduation date may be postponed. The Approval Page, bearing your committee members' signatures, shows that your committee has reviewed and approved your manuscript. If you format your Approval Page exactly as shown in The Guide, you will not have an error. The most common error is misalignment.