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Graduation
You have the option of graduating 3 times a year:
- November (if you finish your requirements in a summer term)
- March (if you finish your requirements in a fall term)
- May (if you finish your requirements in a spring term)
The University-wide Commencement ceremony is held once a year, in May.
Graduation confirmation
As you near the completion, you need to complete the graduation confirmation form, which is available through online services. Submit the online form according to the following schedule:
- For November graduation, by June 1
- For March graduation, by August 1
- For May graduation, by November 1
All of your requirements must be fulfilled to graduate and participate in Commencement, and you must be in good academic and financial standing with Harvard University, with no disciplinary or administrative procedures pending.
Thesis deadlines for graduation
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For November graduation: final thesis proposal submitted to research advisor by February 1, final thesis submitted to thesis director and research advisor by September 1, and the bound thesis submitted by October 15
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For March graduation: final thesis proposal submitted to research advisor by June 1, final thesis submitted to thesis director by January 2, and the bound thesis submitted by February 15
- For May graduation: final thesis proposal submitted to research advisor by August 1, final thesis submitted to thesis director by March 1, and the bound thesis submitted by April 15