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Records, Thesis and Dissertation Office

The Records, Thesis, and Dissertation Office assists graduate students in the formatting, editing, and depositing of their theses. Our staff will consult with you to ensure that your thesis is ready for defense.

Academic Dates and Deadlines

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Important Dates and DeadlinesFall 2025Winter 2025Spring 2026Summer 2026
Plan of Study DeadlineAugust 24, 2025N/AJanuary 11, 2026May 17, 2026
First Day of Classes/ Term BeginsAugust 25, 2025December 22, 2025January 12, 2026May 18, 2026
Last day for depts to add CAND 99100 in BannerAugust 29, 2025N/AJanuary 16, 2026May 22, 2026
Last Day to AdmitAugust 29, 2025N/AJanuary 16, 2026June 12, 2026
Last Day to TransferSeptember 5, 2025N/AJanuary 23, 2026June 5, 2026
Degree Only CAND 99200 Format Review for Thesis DocumentSeptember 19, 2025N/AFebruary 7, 2026June 5, 2026
Declare CandidacySeptember 19, 2025N/AFebruary 7, 2026June 12, 2026
Degree Only CAND 99200Thesis/ Dissertation Deposit DeadlineOctober 17, 2025N/AMarch 6, 2026June 26, 2026
Format Review for Thesis DocumentNovember 7, 2025N/AMarch 27, 2026July 1, 2026
Final Exam/Defense DeadlineDecember 3, 2025N/AApril 22, 2026July 22, 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Deposit DeadlineDecember 10, 2025N/AApril 29, 2026July 29, 2026
Candidate Audit DeadlineDecember 10, 2025N/AApril 29, 2026July 29, 2026
Late Candidate AdditionsDecember 10, 2025N/AApril 29, 2026July 29, 2026
Classes EndDecember 13, 2025January 9, 2026May 2, 2026August 7, 2026
Term EndsDecember 20, 2025January 9, 2026May 9, 2026August 7, 2026
Commencement(s)December 21, 2025N/AMay 14-16***
Grades DueDecember 23, 2025N/AMay 12, 2026August 11, 2026
Important Dates and DeadlinesFall 2026Winter 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027
Plan of Study DeadlineAugust 23, 2026N/AJanuary 10, 2027May 16, 2027
First Day of Classes/ Term BeginsAugust 24, 2026December 21, 2026January 11, 2027May 17, 2027
Last day for depts to add CAND 99100 in BannerAugust 28, 2026N/AJanuary 15, 2027May 21, 2027
Last Day to AdmitAugust 28, 2026N/AJanuary 15, 2027June 11, 2027
Last Day to TransferSeptember 4, 2026N/AJanuary 22, 2027June 4, 2027
Degree Only CAND 99200 Format Review for Thesis DocumentSeptember 18, 2026N/AFebruary 5, 2027June 4, 2027
Declare CandidacySeptember 18, 2026N/AFebruary 5, 2027June 11, 2027
Degree Only CAND 99200Thesis/ Dissertation Deposit DeadlineOctober 16, 2026N/AMarch 5, 2027June 25, 2027
Format Review for Thesis DocumentNovember 6, 2026N/AMarch 26, 2027June 28, 2027
Final Exam/Defense DeadlineDecember 2, 2026N/AApril 21, 2027July 21, 2027
Thesis/Dissertation Deposit DeadlineDecember 9, 2026N/AApril 28, 2027July 28, 2027
Candidate Audit DeadlineDecember 9, 2026N/AApril 28, 2027July 28, 2027
Late Candidate AdditionsDecember 9, 2026N/AApril 28, 2027July 28, 2027
Classes EndDecember 12, 2026January 9, 2026May 1, 2027August 6, 2027
Term EndsDecember 19, 2026January 9, 2026May 8, 2027August 6, 2027
Commencement(s)December 19 & 20N/AMay 14-16August 7, 2027
Grades DueDecember 22, 2026N/AMay 11, 2027August 10, 2027

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Thesis & Dissertation Office

Thesis Resources

Explore essential resources—from copyright and iThenticate guidance to expert editing, proofreading, and translation services—all designed to support your thesis and scholarly success.

Thesis Requirements

Navigate the thesis and dissertation deposit process with guidance on formatting, controlled data, and final submission requirements—ensuring your research is aligned with Purdue’s academic requirements.

Contact Information

Records, Thesis & Dissertation Office

Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
Phone: (765) 494-2600
Email General Inquires: gradinfo@purdue.edu

Email Thesis Specific: thesishelp@purdue.edu

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