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Mark Your Calendars

Review the dates below for key academic dates, including dissertation and commencement deadlines, exam schedules and more. Dates may be subject to change.

For other important dates during the semester, not included in the calendars below, refer to the:

 

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  GSEHD Academic Calendar

Spring 2024
*Please note: Additional dates/deadlines will be added as the calendar is finalized.
Spring Course Registration November 9-January 15
Ed Leadership & Admin Session 1* January 9-March 3
First Day of Classes January 16
Dissertation Defenses (First Day) January 16
Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due February 1
Last day to drop a course on GWeb February 11
SP '24 Doctoral Graduates: Dissertation Defense Materials Due for SP '24 Graduate Eligibility February 14
President's Day (No Classes) February 19
Ed Leadership & Admin Session 2* March 4-April 28
Spring Break (No Classes) March 11-16
SP '24 Doctoral Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations March 15
SP '24 Graduates: Graduation Applications Due March 18
SP '24 Doctoral Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (Final Dissertation Submitted to GW Library) April 10
Last Day of Classes April 29
Make-Up Day** April 30
SU '24 Graduates: Last day to hold a defense during the spring semester May 1
Dissertation Defense Materials Due for SU '24 Defense while Enrolled in CE May 1
GSEHD Commencement Celebration May 18
Spring Degree Conferral May 19

*For more information, please contact Marcia Brightman at mbright@gwu.edu.

**Make-Up Day: This day is held to allow the university and/or an individual faculty member to offer a make-up class for any unanticipated class cancelations or disruptions related to weather, emergencies, or a change to the class schedule. The Provost Office and/or the instructor will provide an update prior to March 30.

 

Summer 2024
*Please note: Additional dates/deadlines will be added as the calendar is finalized.
Summer Course Registration Dates TBA
Ed Leadership & Admin Session 1* Date TBA
First Day of Classes: Session I (6-week courses) and Full-Term May 20
Dissertation Defenses (First Day) May 20
Memorial Day (No Classes) May 27
Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due June 1
Juneteenth (No Classes) June 19
SU '24 Doctoral Graduates: Dissertation Defense Materials Due for SU '24 Graduate Eligibility June 19
Last day to drop a course on GWeb Date TBA
Last Day of Session I (6-week courses) June 29
First Day of Classes: Session II (6-week courses) July 1
Ed Leadership & Admin Session 2* Date TBA
Independence Day (No Classes) July 4
SU '24 Graduates: Graduation Applications Due Date TBA
SU '24 Doctoral Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations July 19
Last Day of Session II (6-week courses) August 10
SU '24 Doctoral Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (Final Dissertation Submitted to GW Library) August 15
FA '24 Graduates: Last day to hold a defense during the summer semester August 15
Dissertation Defense Materials Due for FA '24 Defense while Enrolled in CE August 15
Last Day of Classes: Full-Term August 17
Summer Degree Conferral August 31


EdD in Higher Education Administration Students: See Detailed Cohort Weekend Calendar >

*For more information, please contact Marcia Brightman at mbright@gwu.edu.

Fall 2024
*Please note: Additional dates/deadlines will be added as the calendar is finalized.
First Day of Classes August 22
Dissertation Defenses (First Day) August 22
Ed Leadership & Admin Session 1* Date TBA
Labor Day (No Classes) September 2
Last day to drop a course on GWeb Date TBA
Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due October 1
Fall Break (No Classes) October 10-11
FA '24 Doctoral Graduates: Dissertation Defense Materials Due for FA '24 Graduate Eligibility Date TBA
Ed Leadership & Admin Session 2* Date TBA
FA '24 Graduates: Graduation Applications Due Date TBA
FA '24 Doctoral Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations Date TBA
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) November 25-30
Master's Comprehensive Exams Date TBA
Doctoral Comprehensive Exams Date TBA
FA '24 Doctoral Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (Final Dissertation Submitted to GW Library) Date TBA
Last Day of Classes December 9
Make-Up Day** December 10
SP '25 Graduates: Last day to hold a defense during the fall semester Date TBA
Dissertation Defense Materials Due for SP '25 Defense while Enrolled in CE Date TBA
Fall Degree Conferral January 10, 2025


EdD in Human and Organizational Learning Students: See Detailed Residency/Synchronous Saturday Calendar >

EdD in Higher Education Administration Students: See Detailed Cohort Weekend Calendar >

*For more information, please contact Marcia Brightman at mbright@gwu.edu.

**Make-Up Day: This day is held to allow the university and/or an individual faculty member to offer a make-up class for any unanticipated class cancelations or disruptions related to weather, emergencies, or a change to the class schedule. The Provost Office and/or the instructor will provide an update prior to Thanksgiving break.

 

 

  Appeals Committee Meetings

Master's Appeals Committee (MAC)
  • 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.)

Post-Master's Appeals Committee (PMAC)
  • 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

Spring 2024
January 16 First Day to Defend Dissertation
February 14 SP '24 Graduates: Last day to turn in Dissertation Defense Materials to Dean's Office
March 15 SP '24 Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations
April 10 SP '24 Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (submission of final dissertation to GW library)
May 1 SU '24 Graduates: Last day to hold a defense during the spring semester
May 1 Last day to submit dissertation materials to defend in SU '24 while enrolled in CE (free, zero credit option)

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Summer 2024
May 20 First Day to Defend Dissertation
June 19 SU '24 Graduates: Last day to turn in Dissertation Defense Materials to Dean's Office
July 19 SU '24 Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations
August 15 SU '24 Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (submission of final dissertation to GW library)
August 15 FA '24 Graduates: Last day to hold a defense during the summer semester
August 15 Last day to submit dissertation materials to defend in FA '24 while enrolled in CE (free, zero credit option)

View Full Deadlines/Instructions for Dissertation

Fall 2024
August 22 First Day to Defend Dissertation
Date TBA FA '24 Graduates: Last day to turn in Dissertation Defense Materials to Dean's Office
Date TBA FA '24 Graduates: Last Day to Defend Dissertations
Date TBA FA '24 Graduates: ProQuest Deadline (submission of final dissertation to GW library)
Date TBA SP '25 Graduates: Last day to hold a defense during the fall semester
Date TBA Last day to submit dissertation materials to defend in SP '25 while enrolled in CE (free, zero credit option)

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  Comprehensive Exam Schedule


Learn more about comprehensive exams: Master's/EdS/Certificate Students   |   Doctoral Students

Spring 2024
February 1 Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due
TBD Master's Comprehensive Exams
TBD On-campus Doctoral Comprehensive Exams
May 1 PRAXIS Deadline for SP '24 Grads
Summer 2024
June 1 Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due
TBD Master's Comprehensive Exams
TBD On-campus Doctoral Comprehensive Exams
August 1 PRAXIS Deadline for SU '24 Grads
Fall 2023
October 1 Applications for Comprehensive Exams Due
Date TBA Master's Comprehensive Exams (Online)
Date TBA Doctoral Comprehensive Exams (Online)
January 1 PRAXIS Deadline for FA '24 Grads

 

  Graduation Dates & Deadlines

Spring 2024 Graduates
March 18, 2024 Applications for SP '24 Graduation Due
May 18, 2024 GSEHD School Celebration
May 19, 2024 GW Commencement on the National Mall
Fall 2024 Graduates
Date TBA Applications for FA '23 Graduation Due
January 10, 2025 Fall Degree Conferral