Visit the Office of Graduate Studies for full list of important dates and information.
| Jan 13 | Spring 2025 classes begin | 
| Jan 17 | Last day to apply for May 2025 Graduate graduation | 
| Jan 17 | Last day for those graduating May 2025 to file approved dissertation proposal & IRB approval or thesis proposal/project proposal | 
| March 10 – 16 | Spring recess (no classes, offices open) | 
| March 28 | Final date for EHHS oral defense of graduate level -Dissertation -Thesis -Project | 
| March 30 | Last day to withdraw from any/all classes | 
| April 11 | Deadline to: 
 Submit signature pages electronically—Please initiate as soon as successfully passing defense. | 
| April 25 | 
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| May 4 | Spring 2025 Classes End | 
| May 5 - 11 | Final Exam week | 
| May 8-11 | Check commencement site for exact time and day for Graduate School of EHHS *Please be sure to update diploma address in Flashline | 
| June 16 | Spring 2025 diplomas mailed to students at permanent addresses, please be sure to update diploma address in flashline | 
For a complete Academic Calendar, please visit Kent State calendars.
| May 12 | Summer Intersession begins | 
| May 26 | Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed) | 
| May 30 | Last day to apply for August 2025 Graduate graduation (Master’s/ Doctoral/ Certificate) | 
| May 30 | Last day for those graduating August 2025 to file approved dissertation proposal & IRB approval or thesis proposal/project proposal | 
| June 19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day – Observed (no classes, offices closed) | 
| June 20 | Final date for EHHS oral defense of graduate level -Dissertation -Thesis -Project | 
| July 4 | Independence Day – Observed (no classes, offices closed) | 
| July 11 | Deadline to: 
 Submit signature pages electronically—Please initiate as soon as successfully passing defense | 
| July 25 | Final deadline for all dissertation and thesis corrections | 
| Aug 9 | Commencement – Check website for exact day/time for Graduate School of EHHS *Please be sure to update diploma address in Flashline | 
For a complete Academic Calendar, please visit Kent State calendars.