| Secure major professor | During first semester |
| Form committee, prepare outline of proposed coursework and research work plan | Within first two semesters |
| Apply for admission to candidacy for Master’s degree | No later than commencement day of the semester preceding the semester of graduation |
| Diploma application deadline | Deadline date will be available at registration |
| Deadline for submission of thesis final draft to committee | Two weeks before oral exam |
| Deadline for scheduling oral exam | No later than one week prior to the oral exam |
| Formal written announcement of oral exam distributed to School of Natural Resources faculty | At least three days in advance of oral exam |
| Deadline for taking oral exam | At least three weeks before the final date for approval and acceptance of thesis by The Graduate School, Deadline for non-thesis students is two weeks later |
| Presentation of school or professional seminar | Prior to last day of semester of graduation |
| Deadline for final approval of thesis by Graduate School thesis consultant | No later than two weeks prior to commencement |
Specific dates for a given academic year are available from The Graduate School.
