Steps to Graduation
Follow the steps below to fulfill requirements prior to graduation. Remember to always follow the specific deadlines found on the OGS calendar.
1. Follow the required steps and procedures mentioned in Steps to Masters' Degree, Steps to Doctoral Degree and Steps for Preliminary Exam.
2. Apply for a degree online at http://degreeapp.tamu.edu; pay graduation fee.
When: During the first week of final semester; see OGS calendar
3. Officially schedule final examination or file the formal request for exemption from final exam.
When: Must be received
by OGS at least 10 working days before exam date (See OGS calendar for
deadlines.)
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS
4. If
required, upload approved PDF file of your completed
thesis to http://thesis.tamu.edu and submit signed approval page to the Thesis Office.
When: See OGS calendar for deadlines.
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head, and OGS
5. Graduation; arrange for cap and gown.
For more information, visit http://graduation.tamu.edu/.
Note: You must be continuously registered until all degree
requirements have been met.

