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:
- Go to: https://msutexas.edu/registrar/apply-graduation/
- Complete the Graduating Student Survey online.
- Print & Complete Application for Candidacy Form and other required documents.
- Return forms by Fax, Mail, or bring to the Registrar's Office, Hardin South 101.
- 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.