Graduate Degrees: Contact Us
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Schedule a time to deposit in Fall 2026:
Deposit your PhD Dissertation between September 1 – November 13
Deposit your PhD Dissertation between November 16 – December 10 During peak period deposit please attend formatting office hours or formatting Zoom BEFORE uploading your dissertation document.
Deposit your Research Master’s (MA or MS) Thesis – September 1 – December 10
Get formatting help:
In-person Formatting Office Hours at the Graduate Student Center will resume on September 8. No appointment needed. Open to all PhD students.
- Tuesdays from 3pm-5pm, Room 301, Graduate Student Center, 3615 Locust Walk
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 Annie.
Attend a workshop:
Join a PhD Graduation Webinar to learn about deposit and graduation.
The Graduate Degrees staff offer virtual information 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.
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Updated: August 24, 2026