SemesterThesis Deadline with Enrollment Waiver*Initial Format CheckThesis/Required Forms Due (MS and Ph.D.)
Summer 2026May 22, 2026 at 3 p.m.July 24, 2026July 31, 2026 at noon
Fall 2026August 28, 2026 at 3 p.m.December 4, 2026December 11, 2026 at noon
Spring 2027January 15, 2027 at 3 p.m.April 23, 2027April 30, 2027 at noon
Summer 2027May 21, 2027 at 3 p.m.July 23, 2027July 30, 2027 at noon
Fall 2027August 27, 2027 at 3 p.m.December 3, 2027December 10, 2027 at noon

All dates subject to change
* Applies only to students who want to submit a thesis and enrollment waiver at the same time.

Tips on Submitting Theses or Dissertations

Please note that thesis deadlines are firm, and if you don't submit yours by the deadline, your graduation may be delayed. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to submitting theses or dissertations:

  • Ensure that your document conforms to the requirements set forth in the Thesis Manual (PDF). See forms that must be submitted with your thesis/dissertation.
  • Check your department's deadlines, as they are sometimes earlier than the deadlines listed above.
  • Submit your dissertation oral exam announcements to your school/department at least 10 working days prior to the presentation date.
  • Email a PDF of your thesis or dissertation to thesis@grad.gatech.edu to have the format checked. You can also have your format checked by visiting Graduate Education. (Only final copies of documents should be submitted to the electronic thesis and dissertations website.)
  • Confirm that your home department will send the following documents to Graduate Education for final approval:
    • Request for Admission to Ph.D. Candidacy (submit upon completion of departmental requirement)
    • Request for Approval of Minor
    • Request for Approval of Master's Thesis Topic

For more information, send an email to thesis@grad.gatech.edu or call 404.894.1610.