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Dates & Deadlines


September 29, 2017

2017-18 Dates & Deadlines and GRWF Updates

We have updated our Dates and Deadlines page for the next academic year, Autumn 2017 – Summer 2018. Advisors and students are encouraged to review this page at least once per quarter. Clarifying information about the Graduate Registration Waiver Fee (GRWF) has been added to the relevant deadlines — for example, the December 29 GRWF…


August 18, 2017

Summer Quarter 2017 Graduation: Submit Candidacy & Degree Recommendations

These are reminders for you that will assist GEMS in providing a quick and successful graduation for your students for Summer Quarter 2017. Students must have completed all degree requirements on or before August 18, 2017. Before you recommend graduation in MyGrad (by Wednesday, August 23 at 5 p.m.), please ensure the following steps have…


March 30, 2017

Update to Deadlines for Conveying Admissions Decisions

On January 5, 2017, GEMS notified advisors that the “Notice of Intent” regarding a deadline for admission deferrals, admission early entries, late applications for admission and admission decisions had been approved and would be implemented. At the request of the International English Language Program (IELP), we are now adding Defer AEP requirements to this deadline…


January 9, 2017

Change in Policy: Admissions Deferrals and Late Applications

Per the e-mail sent to advisors last week: starting Winter 2017, each quarter now has an admissions process deadline – the fifth day of instruction. This date is calendared for each quarter on the Dates & Deadlines page. Please work with your students to ensure that the below actions are conveyed through MyGrad no later…


2017 Dates & Deadlines and RWF Updates

We have updated our Dates & Deadlines page to reflect the 2017 Academic Year. Advisors and students are encouraged to review this page at least once per quarter. Please note the revised deadline for payment of the Registration Waiver Fee (RWF). We’ve moved the payment deadline to the last day of instruction for all RWF…


December 14, 2016

Graduation Reminders

To graduate Autumn Quarter 2016, students must complete all degree requirements on or before the last day of the quarter, Friday, December 16. The deadline to submit candidacy and degree recommendations in MyGrad is Wednesday, December 21. Please ensure the following steps have been completed before you submit candidacy and degree recommendations in MyGrad: Verify the master’s request…


September 20, 2016

Autumn 2016 Applications – Action Required!

Please take the following actions on your Autumn 2016 applications before September 28: Enter admissions decisions for any applications still in “Received” status. Note: Applications without decisions are automatically changed to “Denied” status after the 8th day of the quarter. Instruct your students with a status of “Offered – Cards Made” to log in to…


May 3, 2016

Graduation: Submit Candidacy and Degree Recommendations

These are reminders for you that will assist GEMS in providing a quick and successful graduation for your students. Students must complete all degree requirements on or before June 10, 2016. Before you recommend graduation in MyGradProgram, please ensure the following steps have been completed: Verify the master’s request indicates the correct degree code. Assign…



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