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Last day for non-thesis Master's students to pay Graduate Registration Waiver Fee to graduate Autumn Quarter 2026
Non-thesis Master's students who were registered Summer Quarter 2026 and satisfied all degree requirements by the last day of instruction must pay the $250 Graduate Registration Waiver Fee (if not registered) by December 11, 2026 to graduate Autumn Quarter 2026.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu. Last day to request On Leave Status for Autumn Quarter 2026
Graduate students are required to maintain graduate status during their program of study. Failure to maintain this status requires reinstatement to the University of Washington. Students who desire to take a quarter or quarters off without going through the reinstatement process must apply for on-leave status for each quarter they do not register. For complete details regarding the on-leave policy, refer to Graduate School Policy 3.5.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu. Last day to pay Reinstatement Fee for Autumn Quarter 2026
Payment deadline for a student who is reinstating (resuming graduate studies) for Autumn Quarter 2026.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 11:59 PM.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu. Last day to hold an exam to graduate Autumn Quarter 2026
The last day of each quarter is the exam deadline for that quarter. Students must hold a Master's exam (if required by program), doctoral general exam or doctoral final exam by December 18, 2026 to graduate Autumn Quarter 2026. Students who hold an exam after this date will graduate Winter Quarter 2027.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Friday, December 18, 2026.
Last day to pay On Leave Fee for Autumn Quarter 2026
Graduate students are required to maintain graduate status during their program of study. Failure to maintain this status requires reinstatement to the University of Washington. Students who desire to take a quarter or quarters off without going through the reinstatement process must apply for on-leave status for each quarter they do not register. For complete details regarding the on-leave policy, refer to Graduate School Policy 3.5.
Any incomplete leave requests will be automatically withdrawn after the deadline.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Friday, December 18, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu. Last day to submit Certificate Request to graduate Autumn Quarter 2026
The last day for a student to submit the Certificate Request for Autumn Quarter graduation.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Friday, December 18, 2026, 11:59 PM.
For more info visit webapps.grad.uw.edu. Last day to submit Thesis / Dissertation to the Graduate School to graduate Autumn Quarter 2026
There are four thesis/dissertation deadlines on the last day of the quarter: (Thesis) Master's/Doctoral: last day for submission of the electronic thesis/dissertation (ETD) , (Thesis) Master's only: last day for submission of the master's thesis approval form , Doctoral only: last day for doctoral reading committee members to submit electronic approval of your dissertation , Doctoral only: last day for submission of Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED).
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Friday, December 18, 2026, 11:59 PM.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu. First day to request On Leave Status for Winter Quarter 2027
Graduate students are required to maintain graduate status during their program of study. Failure to maintain this status requires reinstatement to the University of Washington. Students who desire to take a quarter or quarters off without going through the reinstatement process must apply for on-leave status for each quarter they do not register. For complete details regarding the on-leave policy, refer to Graduate School Policy 3.5.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Monday, December 21, 2026.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu. Last day to submit Thesis / Dissertation to the Graduate School for students paying Graduate Registration Waiver Fee for Winter 2027
For thesis/dissertation students who were registered the previous Autumn Quarter, and are utilizing the Graduate Registration Waiver Fee to graduate Winter Quarter without being registered:
There are four thesis/dissertation deadlines that apply: (Thesis) Master's/Doctoral: last day for submission of the electronic thesis/dissertation (ETD) , (Thesis) Master's only: last day for submission of the master's thesis approval form , Doctoral only: last day for doctoral reading committee members to submit electronic approval of your dissertation , Doctoral only: last day for submission of Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED).
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Friday, January 1, 2027, 11:59 PM.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu. Last day to submit final official transcript(s) to the Graduate School- Winter 2027 Admission
All admitted students who accept their offer of admission are required to submit final official transcripts and degree documents for the institution(s) listed in their Application Status Portal. Official documents must show that the degree has been conferred. Final official transcripts must be received no later than the day before the quarter begins for the student’s initial admitted quarter. Failure to submit required final official transcript(s) by the deadline will result in a registration hold, which may prevent registration for classes.
If extenuating circumstances will prevent your institution from submitting transcript(s) by the deadline, please contact GEMS as soon as possible. .
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Sunday, January 3, 2027.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu. First day to submit Certificate Request to graduate Winter Quarter 2027
The first day for a student to submit the Certificate Request for Winter Quarter graduation.
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Monday, January 4, 2027.
For more info visit webapps.grad.uw.edu. First day to submit Master's Degree Request to graduate Winter Quarter 2027
The first day for a student to submit the Master's Degree Request for Winter Quarter graduation.
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Monday, January 4, 2027.
For more info visit webapps.grad.uw.edu. Last day to submit an application for Winter 2027
Last day for an applicant to submit an application to the Graduate School via Slate.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Monday, January 4, 2027.
For more info visit grad.uw.edu. DUE DATE: Department of Energy NNSA Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship
The Department of Energy NNSA Stewardship Science Fellowship provides up to four years of support for U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing a PhD in high-energy density physics, nuclear science and materials under extreme conditions. Fellowship includes $45,000 annual stipend, $2,000 annual professional development allowance, full tuition and fees at any accredited U.S. university and a 12-week practicum experience at a Department of Energy national defense lab.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: https://www.krellinst.org/ssgf/contact. Event Types: Not Specified. Target Audience: U.S. citizens, perm. residents planning a PhD in physics, nuclear science or materials under extreme.
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
For more info visit www.krellinst.org. DUE DATE: Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Application
The Department of Energy Computational Science Fellowship (CSGF) provides up to four years of support for U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing a PhD in a field that uses high-performance computing to solve complex science and engineering problems. The CSGF is awarded to students in many fields of engineering, physical, computer, math or life science who use math and computers to conduct doctoral research. Fellowship includes $45,000 annual stipend, $1,000 annual professional development, full tuition and fees at any accredited U.S. university and a 12-week practicum experience at a Department of Energy lab.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: csgf@krellinst.org. Event Types: Not Specified. Target Audience: U.S. citizens, perm. residents planning a PhD in engineering, physical,computer,math or life science.
Thursday, January 7, 2027.
For more info visit www.krellinst.org. Last day to pay Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD) for Winter 2027
This is the last day for a student to submit payment for the Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD) to confirm enrollment into their graduate program.
Event interval: Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: graduate students.
Monday, January 11, 2027.
For more info visit registrar.washington.edu.