Summer 2026

Important EHHS Graduate Dates – Summer 2026

EVENT DATEEVENT NAME
Mon, May 11, 2026Summer classes begin
Fri, May 22, 2026Last day to apply for August 2026 Graduate graduation (Master's / Doctoral / Certificate)
Fri, May 22, 2026Last day for those graduating August 2026 to file approved dissertation proposal & IRB approval or thesis proposal/project proposal
Mon, May 25, 2026Memorial Day (See Note 1)
Fri, June 19, 2026Juneteenth National Independence Day (See Note 1)
Fri, June 26, 2026Final date for graduate-level EHHS oral defense (Dissertation / Thesis / Project)
Fri, July 3, 2026Independence Day Observed (See Note 1)
Fri, July 3, 2026Deadline to submit dissertation/thesis electronically via OhioLink
Fri, July 3, 2026Deadline to submit signature pages electronically (See Note 2)
Fri, July 17, 2026Final deadline for all dissertation and thesis corrections
Sat, Aug 8, 2026Commencement (See Note 3)

Calendar Notes

1 Observed state-designated holiday; no classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
2 Please initiate signature pages electronically as soon as successfully passing defense (see Forms for more instructions.)
3 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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