Upcoming Deadlines and Important Dates for Graduate Students fall 2025:
Calendar of Key Dates for Graduate Students
Fall 2025 Semester
September 19, 2025
Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline
Last day doctoral candidates for a December 2025 degree can submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination in the Graduate School.
November 1, 2025
Degree Application Deadline
Last day to apply for a December 2025 graduate degree via myUK.
November 20, 2025
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Scheduling Deadline
All final examination scheduling requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the proposed exam date.
December 4, 2025
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for a December 2025 degree can sit for a final examination.
December 12, 2025
Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review to the Graduate School via UKnowledge.
December 19, 2025
Final Dissertation/Thesis Submission Deadline
Last day to submit final, revised thesis/dissertation (ETD) to the Graduate School for December 2025 graduation.
December 19, 2025
Commencement for December 2025 graduates.
Spring 2026 Semester
February 19, 2026
Doctoral Candidate Notification of Intent Deadline
Last day doctoral candidates for a Spring 2026 degree can submit a Notification of Intent to schedule a final examination.
April 1, 2026
Degree Application Deadline
Last day to apply for a May or August 2026 graduate degree via myUK.
April 9, 2026
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Scheduling Deadline
All scheduling requests must be submitted at least two weeks before the proposed exam date.
April 23, 2026
Graduate Degree Candidate Final Examination Deadline
Last day candidates for a May 2026 degree can sit for a final examination.
May 1, 2026
Dissertation/Thesis Format Review Deadline
Last day to submit thesis/dissertation (ETD) for format review via UKnowledge.
May 8, 2026
Final Dissertation/Thesis Submission Deadline
Last day to submit the final revised ETD for May 2026 graduation.
May 8–9, 2026
Commencement for May 2026 graduates.
Information for graduate thesis preparation: https://gradschool.uky.edu/thesis-dissertation-preparation
Other
- Commencement Info: https://www.uky.edu/commencement/registration
- Please direct all Commencement related questions to commencement@uky.edu
- A complete calendar is available here: https://gradschool.uky.edu/key-dates
- All student forms can be found here: https://gradschool.uky.edu/studentforms
- Graduate School website: https://gradschool.uky.edu/
- Graduate School Bulletin: http://catalogs.uky.edu/index.php
*Note: This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all grad school dates and requirements. More information regarding dates and degree requirements can be found on the grad school website.
Health Plan
Notice: Policy Year August 15, 2024 to August 14, 2025
Student Health Plan Provider is the University of Kentucky underwritten by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, with Second Administrator, AHP.
Learn more at https://uky.myahpcare.com/
Important Links For Graduate Students
For billing questions, check out the UK Student Account Services website.
- Questions about charges
- Payment options
For registration questions, check out the UK Registrar's website
- Tuition and fee rates
- Academic Calendar
- Residency
- Course registration and information
For general financial aid questions, check out the UK Financial Aid website.
- Grants/loans
- General scholarship information
For information about your health fee and the University Health Service, check out the University Health Service website.
For Fellowship opportunities, check out the Graduate School Fellowship website.
To find your way around campus, check out the University Campus Guide for a campus map.
For Information on University of Kentucky parking, check out the UK Parking and Transportation Services website.
Other helpful Student Affairs Links
My UK
UKNow
Campus Recreation
Martin Luther King Cultural Center
Wildcard ID Center
UK Bookstore
Graduate Student Resources – Links to some essential campus resources for graduate students
Department Managers
Jacqueline Burke
Academic Administration Senior
jacqueline.burke@uky.edu
- Department Payroll/HiringDepartment Budget Approvals
- Departmental Weekly Newsletter
- Graduate Program Manager
- Assists DGS with recruiting, orientations, Exam Cards, Graduate Forms, Degree Audits
- All Financial Matters for Graduate Students
- Summer Federal Work Study Managment
- Assist Associate Chair with TA Coordination and hiring
- Manages TA Observations and Evaluation/TA Credential Database
Kristina Morgan
Department Manager Sr.
biology@uky.edu
- Department Seminar and Events Coordinator
- Faculty Affairs
- Alumni and Development
- Office Supply Orders
- Social Media Coordinator
Allegra Solomon
Department Manager
Biology@uky.edu
- Undergraduate Affairs
- Room Scheduling - contact for scheduling rooms for committee meetings, dissertation seminars and, Exit Exams
- Proctor Schedule