Therefore, you should pace yourself and set reasonable expectations for yourself and your committee. Many faculty members are willing to meet with a graduate student during the summer, or at least read an exam or thesis. But that is not a given, so check with your committee members immediately regarding their commitment to summer work. Once you have completed and defended your thesis, you will need to hand in you portfolio to the graduate coorinator. Failure to do so may preclude your graduating, so don't leave out this integral step.
Most faculty are willing to work hard for the benefit of hardworking students.
One way to ensure the good will of your director and committee is to continue working diligently. Don't disappear and expect faculty to contact you. Don't ask for extensions of deadlines. Since our commitment is to equity and fair treatment of all students, granting you an exemption might mean shortchanging others.