| Secure major professor | During first semester |
| Complete qualifying examination, if required | During first semester |
| Form committee, prepare proposed outline of coursework and research work plan | Within first two semesters |
| Complete written and oral comprehensive examinations | Upon completion of program of study |
| Apply for admission to candidacy for PhD degree | No later than commencement day of the semester preceding the final semester |
| Diploma application deadline | Deadline available at time of registration |
| Deadline for submission of dissertation final draft to committee | Two weeks before oral exam |
| Deadline for scheduling oral exam | No later than one week prior to 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 seminar | Prior to last day of semester of graduation |
| Deadline for final approval of two copies of dissertation by Thesis Consultant at The Graduate School | No later than two weeks prior to commencement |
Specific dates for a given academic year are available from The Graduate School.
