Graduate Degrees
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The Office of the Provost oversees the graduation process for all PhD and Research Master's degrees at the University.
Sign up for May 2023 Graduation is now open! View the Graduation Calendar for more information.
The University of Pennsylvania confers degrees in May, August, and December. Degree candidates must apply to graduate by the date listed in the Graduation Calendar and meet all deadlines for defense and deposit in order to be eligible to graduate in a given term.
Commencement and diploma ceremonies are held in May. Degree clearance is contingent upon timely and successful completion of all degree requirements.
Need help? Contact grad-degree@provost.upenn.edu.
Resources
Graduation Information
Dissertation and Thesis Deposit
Dissertation and Thesis Deposit
PhD Dissertation Formatting Guide
Dissertation Formatting Templates
ETD Administrator Instructions
Dissertation Embargo Guidelines
Checklists
PhD Dissertation Formatting Checklist
Research Master's Graduation Checklist
Graduate Group Coordinator Checklist
Additional Resources
Sample Dissertation Title Pages
Penn Libraries Copyright Guide
Systems Access
Graduation Application (new for Fall 2022)
Dissertation Deposit Appointment (PHD through April 14)
Peak Period Dissertation Deposit Appointment (PHD April 17 - May 1)
Thesis Deposit Appointment (Master's)
Dissertation Formatting Appointment
Research Master's Thesis Upload
