Critical Dates
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Review the dates and deadlines below and mark your calendars for key academic dates, including dissertation and commencement deadlines, exam schedules and more. Some dates may be subject to change.
For other important dates during the semester, not included in the calendars below, refer to the:
- Schedule of Classes to see when classes are offered
- Course Registration Deadlines
- GW Events Calendar and GSEHD Event Calendar to learn about upcoming events and activities
- University-Wide Academic Calendar for a comprehensive list of dates
GSEHD Academic Calendar
- Fall 2023
- *Please note: Additional dates/deadlines will be added as the calendar is finalized.
First Day of Classes August 24 Dissertation Defenses (First Day) August 24 Ed Leadership & Admin Session 1* August 28 - October 22 Labor Day (No Classes) September 4 Last day to drop a course on GWeb September 24 Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due October 1 Fall Break (No Classes) October 12-13 FA '23 Doctoral Graduates: Dissertation Defense Materials Due for FA '23 Graduate Eligibility October 18 Ed Leadership & Admin Session 2* October 23 SP '24 Doctoral Graduates: Dissertation Defense Materials Due to Defend in FA '23 November 15 FA '23 Graduates: Graduation Applications Due November 15 FA '23 Doctoral Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations November 17 Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) November 20-25 FA '23 Doctoral Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (Final Dissertation Submitted to GW Library) December 8 Last Day of Classes December 11 Make-Up Day** December 12 SP '24 Graduates: Last day to hold a defense during the fall semester December 15 Dissertation Defense Materials Due for SP '24 Defense while Enrolled in CE December 15 Fall Degree Conferral January 5, 2024 *For more information, please contact Marcia Brightman at mbright@gwu.edu.
**Make-Up Day: Reserved for any unanticipated class cancelations/disruptions.
Appeals Committee Meetings
- Master's Appeals Committee (MAC)
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- Fall 2023
- October 3
- November 7
- December 5
- Spring 2024
- January 16
- February 13
- March 19
- April 16
- May 7
(Note: in order for your appeal to be heard by MAC, it must be submitted to your Student Services Representative two weeks prior to the Committee meeting. For instructions on formulating an appeal, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.)
- Fall 2023
- Post-Master's Appeals Committee (PMAC)
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- November 15, 2023
- February 7, 2024
- (Additional dates to follow)
(Note: in order for your appeal to be heard by PMAC, it must be submitted to docgsehd@gwu.edu two weeks prior to the Committee meeting. For instructions on formulating an appeal, please review the Doctoral Student Handbook.)
Key Dissertation Dates
- Fall 2023
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August 24 First Day to Defend Dissertation October 18 FA '23 Graduates: Last day to turn in Dissertation Defense Materials to Dean's Office November 15 SP '24 Graduates: Last day to turn in Dissertation Defense Materials to Dean’s Office to defend in FA '23 November 17 FA '23 Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations December 8 FA '23 Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (submission of final dissertation to GW library) December 15 SP '24 Graduates: Last day to hold a defense during the fall semester December 15 Last day to submit dissertation materials to defend in SP '24 while enrolled in CE (free, zero credit option)
Comprehensive Exam Schedule
- Fall 2023
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October 1 Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due TBD Master's Comprehensive Exams TBD On-campus Doctoral Comprehensive Exams TBD PRAXIS Deadline for FA '23 Grads
Graduation Dates & Deadlines
- Fall 2023 Graduates
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November 15 Applications for FA '23 Graduation Due January 5, 2024 Fall Degree Conferral - Spring 2024 Graduates
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Date TBA Applications for SP '24 Graduation Due May 18, 2024 GSEHD School Celebration May 19, 2024 GW Commencement on the National Mall