If you miss a deadline, it is possible that you will not be able to graduate in your desired ceremony. The deadlines posted on the Doctoral Deadlines page are there to assist you in completing within your intended timeframe. If you are absolutely counting on a particular graduation or program end date, it is essential that you submit the required documents on or before the posted deadlines. We cannot accelerate the process for candidates who have delays. If you know in advance that you will have difficulty meeting a particular deadline, please contact us to discuss options.