Graduate Degrees: Contact Us
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Schedule a time to deposit in Spring 2026:
Deposit your PhD Dissertation – June 2 – July 10 (regular deposit window)
Deposit your PhD Dissertation(PEAK) – July 13 – August 3 (peak period deposit: Required: please attend formatting office hours or formatting Zoom BEFORE uploading your final document)
Deposit your Research Master’s (MA or MS) Thesis – June 2 – August 3
Get formatting help:
In-person Formatting Office Hours at the Graduate Student Center are on pause for Summer 2026 term and will resume in Fall 2026. No appointment needed. Open to all PhD students.
Get help with dissertation formatting, deposit questions, or questions about graduation. Please review the PHD Dissertation Formatting Checklist for common issues. Compare your dissertation document to the example of a perfect dissertation.
Or schedule a virtual formatting support appointment on Zoom. Please bring a formatted draft of your dissertation and be prepared to share your screen.:
Schedule a formatting appointment with Sasha.
Schedule a formatting appointment with Annie.
Attend a workshop:
Join a PhD Graduation Webinar to learn about deposit and graduation.
The Graduate Degrees Office in the Office of the Provost is offering virtual information sessions this spring to help you prepare for a timely and successful deposit and graduation! Bring your questions and learn about common issues in formatting, required deposit paperwork, and important dates and deadlines. PennKey login is required.
Summer Dates TBD