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
- University 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 2022
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First Day of Classes August 29 Ed Leadership & Admin Session 1* August 29-October 21 Dissertation Defenses (First Day) September 1 Labor Day (No Classes) September 5 Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due October 1 FA '22 Doctoral Graduates: Dissertation Defense Materials Due October 18 Fall Break (No Classes) October 24-25 Ed Leadership & Admin Session 2* October 24-December 12 FA '22 Graduates: Graduation Application Due November 15 FA '22 Graduates: Last day to take PRAXIS November 15 SP '23 Doctoral Graduates: Dissertation Defense Materials Due for Fall 2022 Defense November 16 FA '22 Doctoral Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations November 18 Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) November 23-26 Master's Comprehensive Exams November 30 Application for Certificate Clearance Due December 1 On-Campus Doctoral Comprehensive Exams December 1-2 FA '22 Doctoral Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (Final Dissertation Submitted to GW Library) December 9 Last Day of Classes December 12 Make-Up Day** December 13 Dissertation Defense Materials Due for Spring 2023 Defense while Enrolled in CE December 15 Fall Degree Conferral January 6 *For more information, please contact Marcia Brightman at mbright@gwu.edu.
**Make-Up Day: Reserved for any unanticipated class cancelations/disruptions. The instructor will provide an update prior to Thanksgiving break.
- Spring 2023
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Ed Leadership & Admin Session 1* January 9-March 4 First Day of Classes January 17 Dissertation Defenses (First Day) January 17 Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due February 1 SP '23 Doctoral Graduates: Dissertation Defense Materials Due for Spring 2023 Graduate Eligibility February 15 President's Day (No Classes) February 20 Ed Leadership & Admin Session 2* March 6-April 29 Spring Break (No Classes) March 13-18 SP '23 Graduates: Graduation Applications Due March 15 SP '23 Doctoral Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations March 17 Master's Comprehensive Exams March 29 Doctoral Comprehensive Exams March 30-31 SU '23 Doctoral Graduates: Dissertation Defense Materials Due to Defend in Spring 2023 April 1 SU '23 Graduates: Application to Participate in Spring 2023 Graduation Ceremony Due
(Must Register for Summer Courses Prior to Submission)April 1 SP '23 Doctoral Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (Final Dissertation Submitted to GW Library) April 12 SP '23 Graduates: Last day to take PRAXIS April 15 Dissertation Defense Materials Due for Summer 2023 Defense while Enrolled in CE May 1 Last Day of Classes May 1 Make-Up Day** May 2 GSEHD Doctoral Hooding May 19 GSEHD School Commencement Celebration May 20 GW Commencement on the National Mall May 21 *For more information, please contact Marcia Brightman at mbright@gwu.edu.
**Make-Up Day: Reserved for any unanticipated class cancelations/disruptions. The instructor will provide an update prior to March 30.
- Summer 2023
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Summer 2023 Critical Dates Will Be Posted Soon
Appeals Committee Meetings
- Master's Appeals Committee (MAC)
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- September 6, 2022
- October 4, 2022
- November 1, 2022
- November 29, 2022
- January 17, 2023
- February 7, 2023
- March 7, 2023
- April 11, 2023
- May 9, 2023
(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.)
- Post-Master's Appeals Committee (PMAC)
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- September 14, 2022
- October 19, 2022
- November 30, 2022
- February 15, 2023
- March 22, 2023
- April 19, 2023
(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 2022
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September 1 First Day to Defend Dissertations October 18 FA '22 Graduates: Last day to turn in Dissertation Defense Materials to Dean's Office November 16 SP '23 Graduates: Last day to turn in Dissertation Defense Materials to Dean’s Office to defend in Fall 2022 November 18 FA '22 Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations December 9 FA '22 Graduates: ProQuest Approval Deadline (submission of final dissertation to GW library) December 15 Last day to submit dissertation materials to defend in Spring 2023 while enrolled in CE (free, zero credit option) - Spring 2023
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January 17 First Day to Defend Dissertation February 15 SP '23 Graduates: Last day to turn in Dissertation Defense Materials to Dean's Office March 17 SP '23 Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations April 1 SU '23 Graduates: Last day to turn in Dissertation Defense Materials to Dean’s Office to defend in Spring 2023 April 12 SP '23 Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (submission of final dissertation to GW library) May 1 Last day to submit dissertation materials to defend in Summer 2023 while enrolled in CE (free, zero credit option)
Comprehensive Exam Schedule
- Fall 2022
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October 1 Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due November 15 PRAXIS Deadline for Fall 2022 Grads November 30 Master's Comprehensive Exams December 1-2 On-campus Doctoral Comprehensive Exams - Spring 2023
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February 1 Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due March 29 Master's Comprehensive Exams March 30-31 On-campus Doctoral Comprehensive Exams April 15 PRAXIS Deadline for Spring 2023 Grads
Graduation Dates & Deadlines
- Spring 2023 Commencement
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March 15 Applications for Spring 2023 Graduation Due March 16-April 1 SU '23 Graduates: Submit Application to Participate in Spring 2023 Ceremony
(Be sure to register for summer courses prior to submission)May 19 GSEHD Doctoral Hooding May 20 GSEHD School Commencement Celebration May 21 GW Commencement on the National Mall