Spring 2026

Important EHHS Graduate Dates – Spring 2026

EVENT DATEEVENT NAME
Mon, Jan 12, 2026Spring 2026 classes begin
Fri, Jan 16, 2026Last day to apply for May 2026 Graduate graduation
Mon, Jan 19, 2026Last day for those graduating May 2026 to file approved dissertation proposal & IRB approval or thesis proposal/project proposal
Mon, Jan 19, 2026Martin Luther King Jr. Day (See Note 1)
Mon, Mar 9 – Sun, Mar 15, 2026Spring Recess (See Note 2)
Fri, Mar 27, 2026Final date for graduate-level EHHS oral defense (Dissertation / Thesis / Project)
Sun, Mar 29, 2026Last day to withdraw from any/all classes
Fri, Apr 10, 2026Deadline to submit dissertation and thesis electronically via OhioLink
Fri, Apr 10, 2026Deadline to submit signature pages electronically (See Note 3)
Fri, Apr 24, 2026Final deadline for all dissertation and thesis corrections
Sun, May 3, 2026Spring 2026 classes end
Mon, May 4 – Sun, May 10, 2026Final exam week
Thu, May 7 – Sun, May 10, 2026Commencement (See Note 4)

Calendar Notes

1 Observed state-designated holiday; no classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
2 No classes are scheduled during break; university campuses and offices are open. 
3 Please initiate signature pages electronically as soon as successfully passing defense (see Forms for more instructions.)
4 Check Commencement website for exact day/time for EHHS. Diplomas are mailed to student permanent addresses; please be sure to update address in FlashLine.

Additional information can be viewed on the Kent State Academic Calendar.

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