The time to begin planning for your last semester is the semester before your last semester (at the latest!) so that you have time to correct any deficiencies in your degree requirements.

FOR ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS

All student must complete the same processes, though the details vary by program - see below for your specific "Last Tasks" checklists. See also: UF Graduate School Deadlines.

General steps you need to take:

Request a graduation check BEFORE your final semester.
Be sure to take advantage of the great resources available through the Graduate School Student Success Center for Thesis, Dissertation and Publication. These resources include information about using the required templates ("how to format") and the submission process.
Register correctly for your Final Term.
Apply for UF graduation by the deadline.
Contact your faculty advisor early in your final term to schedule your final exam/defense/exit seminar.
Schedule your Exit Interview with the SFFGS Director or one of the Associate Directors.
Submit thesis, dissertation, and/or technical paper by the published deadlines.

LAST TASKS CHECKLISTS BY DEGREE PROGRAM

Download and refer frequently to the PDF linked to your program below. These are critical tasks you must complete in order to graduate.

FAS Master of Science (thesis)
FAS Master of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences (non-thesis/online degree)
FAS Doctor of Philosophy
FRC Master of Science (thesis)
FRC Master of Science (non-thesis/online)
FRC Master of Forest Resources & Conservation (MFRC)
FRC Doctor of Philosophy

Next Module...

Click "next" to take the Graduate Degree-Seeking orientation quiz and have your SFFGS registration hold removed. After that, visit the Introductions (Discussions) to meet your peers.