Important EHHS Graduate Dates
Important EHHS Graduate Dates – Summer 2026
| EVENT DATE | EVENT NAME |
|---|---|
| Mon, May 11, 2026 | Summer classes begin |
| Fri, May 29, 2026 | Last day to apply for August 2026 Graduate graduation (Master's / Doctoral / Certificate) |
| Fri, May 29, 2026 | Last day for those graduating August 2026 to file approved dissertation proposal & IRB approval or thesis proposal/project proposal |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day (See Note 1) |
| Fri, June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth National Independence Day (See Note 1) |
| Fri, June 26, 2026 | Final date for graduate-level EHHS oral defense (Dissertation / Thesis / Project) |
| Fri, July 3, 2026 | Independence Day Observed (See Note 1) |
| Fri, July 3, 2026 | Deadline to submit dissertation/thesis electronically via OhioLink |
| Fri, July 3, 2026 | Deadline to submit signature pages electronically (See Note 2) |
| Fri, July 17, 2026 | Final deadline for all dissertation and thesis corrections |
| Sat, Aug 8, 2026 | Commencement (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 51ºÚÁÏÍø Academic Calendar.
Important EHHS Graduate Dates – Fall 2026
| EVENT DATE | EVENT NAME |
|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | Fall 2026 classes begin |
| Fri, Aug 28, 2026 | Last day to apply for December 2025 Graduate graduation |
| Fri, Aug 28, 206 | Last day for those graduating December 2026 to file approved dissertation proposal & IRB approval or thesis proposal/project proposal |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day (See Note 1) |
| Thu, Oct 8 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026 | Fall Break (See Note 2) |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Final date for graduate-level EHHS oral defense (Dissertation / Thesis / Project) |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from classes |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day (See Note 1) |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Deadline to submit dissertation and thesis electronically via OhioLink |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Deadline to submit signature pages electronically (See Note 3) |
| Wed, Nov 25 – Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (See Note 4) |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Columbus Day Observed (See Note 5) |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Final deadline for all dissertation and thesis corrections |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 | Fall 2026 classes end |
| Mon, Dec 14 – Sun, Dec 20, 2026 | Final exam week |
| Fri, Dec 18 – Sat, Dec 19, 2026 | Commencement (See Note 6) |
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 Thanksgiving break: no classes Wednesday through Sunday; offices are closed Thursday and Friday.
5 Columbus Day is a movable state-designated holiday, observed the day after Thanksgiving; no classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
6 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 51ºÚÁÏÍø Academic Calendar.
Important EHHS Graduate Dates – Spring 2027
| Jan 19 | Spring 2027 classes begin |
| Jan 29 | Last day to apply for May 2027 Graduate graduation |
| Jan 29 | Last day for those graduating May 2027 to file approved dissertation proposal & IRB approval or thesis proposal/project proposal |
| March 15-21 | Spring recess (no classes, offices open) |
| April 2 | Final date for EHHS oral defense of graduate level -Dissertation -Thesis -Project |
| April 5 | Last day to withdraw from any/all classes |
| April 16 | Deadline to:
Submit signature pages electronically—Please initiate as soon as successfully passing defense /ehhs/ogs/forms |
| April 30 |
|
| May 9 | Spring 2027 Classes End |
| May 10-16 | Final Exam week |
| May 13-16 | Commencements: check commencement site for exact time and day for Graduate School of EHHS http://www.kent.edu/commencement *Please be sure to update diploma address in Flashline |
| Spring 2027 diplomas mailed to students at permanent addresses, please be sure to update diploma address in flashline |
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 51ºÚÁÏÍø Academic Calendar.