Texas Tech University

Graduate Student Academic Calendar

Academic Year 2025-2026
Fall Semester
Classes Begin 25-Aug-25
Last day to add class 28-Aug-25
Graduation Application Deadline 5-Sep-25
Defense Notification Deadline 24-Sep-25
Thesis & Dissertations Defense Deadline 24-Oct-25
Oral Defense Results & Final Copy Approval Forms Deadline 31-Oct-25
Commencement 12-Dec-25
Spring Semester
Classes Begin 14-Jan-26
Last day to add class 20-Jan-26
Graduation Application Deadline 6-Feb-26
Defense Notification Deadline 11-Feb-26
Thesis & Dissertations Defense Deadline 27-Mar-26
Oral Defense Results & Final Copy Approval Forms Deadline 3-Apr-26
Commencement 15-May-25

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Contact Us

Office of Research and Graduate Programs:
Phone Number: 806.742.3595
Email: svm.research.gradstudies@ttu.edu