Forms and Student Records
Forms
Contact the Graduate Records Team with any questions on the completion or submission of the forms listed below. Phone: (414) 288-7137 | Email: gradrecords@marquette.edu
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Student Records
Graduate students are responsible for monitoring their academic progress and managing their student records throughout their degree program, with guidance and support from their academic advisor and the Graduate School records team. The following milestones are important to keep in mind throughout the graduate career:
Degree Completion Timelines
To assist in your planning and deadline management, use the degree completion timelines below. Always refer to the University's Academic Calendar for additional dates and deadlines.
Master's Degree Completion Timelines
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Anticipated Summer 2026 Graduation
| Deadline |
Requirement |
| 06/05/2026 |
Outline Approval Form for thesis or professional project due to the Graduate School |
| 07/10/2026 |
Final Approval Form for Thesis or Professional Projects due to the Graduate School
Thesis submission through ProQuest due with Graduate School approval
Publishing through Marquette ePublications form due |
| 07/15/2026 |
Master's Comprehensive Exam Report due to the Graduate School |
| 07/29/2026 |
Deadline to apply for Summer 2026 Graduation (degree conferral) |
| 08/21/2026 |
Degree conferral date |
| 1 week after degree conferral |
Digital diplomas available via Parchment |
| 4 weeks after degree conferral |
Official and unofficial transcripts available with degree information posted
Paper diplomas shipped to graduate's diploma mailing address. |
Anticipated Fall 2026 Graduation
| Deadline |
Requirement |
| 10/01/2026 |
Deadline to apply for Fall 2026 Graduation (degree conferral) |
| 10/16/2026 |
Outline Approval Form for thesis or professional project due to the Graduate School |
| 12/07/2026 |
Master's Comprehensive Exam Report due to the Graduate School
Final Approval Form for Thesis or Professional Project due to the Graduate School
Thesis submission through ProQuest due with Graduate School approval
Publishing through Marquette ePublications form due |
| 01/08/2027 |
Degree conferral date |
| 1 week after degree conferral |
Digital diplomas available via Parchment |
| 4 weeks after degree conferral |
Official and unofficial transcripts available with degree information posted
Paper diplomas shipped to graduate's diploma mailing address. |
Anticipated Spring 2027 Graduation
| Deadline |
Requirement |
| 02/08/2027 |
Deadline to apply for Spring 2027 Graduation (degree conferral) |
| 03/12/2027 |
Outline Approval Form for thesis or professional project due to the Graduate School |
| 05/03/2027 |
Master's Comprehensive Exam Report due to the Graduate School
Final Approval Form for thesis or professional projects due to the Graduate School
Thesis submission through ProQuest due with Graduate School approval
Publishing through Marquette ePublications form due |
| 05/21/2027 |
Degree conferral date |
| 1 week after degree conferral |
Digital diplomas available via Parchment |
| 4 weeks after degree conferral |
Official and unofficial transcripts available with degree information posted
Paper diplomas shipped to graduate's diploma mailing address. |
Anticipated Summer 2027 Graduation
| Deadline |
Requirement |
| 06/11/2027 |
Outline Approval Form for thesis or professional project due to the Graduate School |
| 07/30/2027 |
Master's Comprehensive Exam Report due to the Graduate School
Final Approval Form for thesis or professional projects due to the Graduate School
Thesis submission through ProQuest due with Graduate School approval
Publishing through Marquette ePublications form due |
| 08/05/2027 |
Deadline to apply for Summer 2027 Graduation (degree conferral) |
| 08/27/2027 |
Degree conferral date |
| 1 week after degree conferral |
Digital diplomas available via Parchment |
| 4 weeks after degree conferral |
Official and unofficial transcripts available with degree information posted.
Paper diplomas shipped to graduate's diploma mailing address. |
Doctoral Degree Completion Timelines
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Anticipated Summer 2026 Graduation
| Deadline |
Requirement |
| 06/05/2026 |
Outline Approval Form for Dissertation due to the Graduate School |
| 06/26/2026 |
Announcement of Public Defense of Dissertation form due to the Graduate School |
| 07/10/2026 |
Dissertation Defense Deadline |
| 07/24/2026 |
Final Approval of Dissertation Form due to the Graduate School
Dissertation submission through ProQuest due with Graduate School approval
Publishing through Marquette ePublications form due
Survey of Earned Doctorates due |
| 07/29/2026 |
Deadline to apply for Summer 2026 Graduation (degree conferral) |
| 08/21/2026 |
Degree conferral date |
| 1 week after degree conferral |
Digital diplomas available via Parchment |
| 4 weeks after degree conferral |
Official and unofficial transcripts available with degree information posted
Paper diplomas shipped to graduate's diploma mailing address. |
Anticipated Fall 2026 Graduation
| Deadline |
Requirement |
| 10/01/2026 |
Deadline to apply for Fall 2026 Graduation (degree conferral) |
| 10/16/2026 |
Outline Approval Form for Dissertation due to the Graduate School |
| 10/26/2026 |
Announcement of Public Defense of Dissertation form due to the Graduate School |
| 11/16/2026 |
Dissertation Defense Deadline |
| 12/07/2026 |
Final Approval of Dissertation Form due to the Graduate School
Dissertation submission through ProQuest due with Graduate School approval
Publishing through Marquette ePublications form due
Survey of Earned Doctorates due |
| 01/08/2027 |
Degree conferral date |
| 1 week after degree conferral |
Digital diplomas available via Parchment |
| 4 weeks after degree conferral |
Official and unofficial transcripts available with degree information posted
Paper diplomas shipped to graduate's diploma mailing address. |
Anticipated Spring 2027 Graduation
| Deadline |
Requirement |
| 02/08/2027 |
Deadline to apply for Spring 2027 Graduation (degree conferral) |
| 03/12/2027 |
Outline Approval Form for Dissertation due to the Graduate School |
| 03/22/2027 |
Announcement of Public Defense of Dissertation form due to the Graduate School |
| 04/05/2027 |
Dissertation Defense Deadline |
| 05/03/2027 |
Final Approval of Dissertation Form due to the Graduate School
Dissertation submission through ProQuest due with Graduate School approval
Publishing through Marquette ePublications form due
Survey of Earned Doctorates due |
| 05/21/2027 |
Degree conferral date |
| 1 week after degree conferral |
Digital diplomas available via Parchment |
| 4 weeks after degree conferral |
Official and unofficial transcripts available with degree information posted
Paper diplomas shipped to graduate's diploma mailing address. |
Anticipated Summer 2027 Graduation
| Deadline |
Requirement |
| 06/11/2027 |
Outline Approval Form for Dissertation due to the Graduate School |
| 07/02/2027 |
Announcement of Public Defense of Dissertation form due to the Graduate School |
| 07/16/2027 |
Dissertation Defense Deadline |
| 07/30/2027 |
Final Approval of Dissertation Form due to the Graduate School
Dissertation submission through ProQuest due with Graduate School approval
Publishing through Marquette ePublications form due
Survey of Earned Doctorates due |
| 08/05/2027 |
Deadline to apply for Summer 2027 Graduation (degree conferral) |
| 08/27/2027 |
Degree conferral date |
| 1 week after degree conferral |
Digital diplomas available via Parchment |
| 4 weeks after degree conferral |
Official and unofficial transcripts available with degree information posted
Paper diplomas shipped to graduate's diploma mailing address. |