Even though we see you every day, we have built this page as a central holding of all important information. This site will be a resource for you as you are moving through the program.  The links on the left of this page are provided to help you find important information quickly. 

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Please be aware of the following dates:

Graduation Deadlines 2022

Feb. 20th, 2023          Last day to file for May 2023 graduation.

June 26th, 2023          Last day to file for August 2023 graduation

October 2nd, 2023      Last day to file for December 2023 graduation

What you need to do: 

  1. Go to: https://msutexas.edu/registrar/apply-graduation/ 
  2. Complete the Graduating Student Survey online.
  3. Print & Complete Application for Candidacy Form and other required documents.
  4. Return forms by Fax, Mail, or bring to the Registrar's Office, Hardin South 101.
  5. Pay $30 fee at the Registrar’s Office or online at the Registrar Store (at the link above).

For more information, contact the Registrar at 940-397-4792 (graduate students only).

*You are encouraged to file for degree as soon as possible.

 

Spring/Summer/Fall Thesis Deadline 2022

 

Prospectus                  Required for enrollment in PSYC 6983 Spring 2024

Nov. 17th, 2023        Prospectus due to Graduate Program Coordinator.

 

Proposal                     Required for Fall 2023 enrollment in PSYC 6993.

March 31th, 2023      First draft of proposal due to thesis chair.

April 14th, 2023        Polished draft due to thesis committee.

April 28th, 2023        Deadline for final committee approval.

 

Defense  

Oct. 20th, 2023          First draft due to thesis chair.

Nov. 3rd, 2023           Polished draft due to the thesis committee.

Nov. 17th, 2023         Deadline for Oral Defense

Dec. 1st, 2023           Final, approved thesis due to the Graduate Dean.

Graduate School Calendar: https://msutexas.edu/academics/graduate-school/calendar.php  

 

Applied Research Paper Spring/Summer 2023

Students who complete Internship II Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 will defend their Applied paper during Spring 2023.

Feb. 16th, 2023          Prospectus due to the Graduate Program Coordinator.

March 24th, 2023        First draft due to chair.

April 5th, 2023            Polished draft due to the committee.

April 21st, 2023          Final draft and approval due to Graduate Program Coordinator.

 

Only students who complete Internship II Summer 2023 will defend their Applied paper during Summer 2023.

Note: Faculty may or may not be on contract during Summer I or II. Please consult with your committee on whether you will be defending Summer I or II.

June 5th, 2023          Prospectus due to the Graduate Program Coordinator.

As per availability of committee     First draft due to chair.

As per availability of committee     Polished draft due to the committee.

August 7th, 2023      Final draft and approval due to Graduate Program Coordinator.