Important EHHS Graduate Dates – Spring 2026
| EVENT DATE | EVENT NAME |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 12, 2026 | Spring 2026 classes begin |
| Fri, Jan 16, 2026 | Last day to apply for May 2026 Graduate graduation |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Last day for those graduating May 2026 to file approved dissertation proposal & IRB approval or thesis proposal/project proposal |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (See Note 1) |
| Mon, Mar 9 – Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | Spring Recess (See Note 2) |
| Fri, Mar 27, 2026 | Final date for graduate-level EHHS oral defense (Dissertation / Thesis / Project) |
| Sun, Mar 29, 2026 | Last day to withdraw from any/all classes |
| Fri, Apr 10, 2026 | Deadline to submit dissertation and thesis electronically via OhioLink |
| Fri, Apr 10, 2026 | Deadline to submit signature pages electronically (See Note 3) |
| Fri, Apr 24, 2026 | Final deadline for all dissertation and thesis corrections |
| Sun, May 3, 2026 | Spring 2026 classes end |
| Mon, May 4 – Sun, May 10, 2026 | Final exam week |
| Thu, May 7 – Sun, May 10, 2026 | Commencement (See Note 4) |
Calendar Notes
1 Observed state-designated holiday; no classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
2 No classes are scheduled during break; university campuses and offices are open.
3 Please initiate signature pages electronically as soon as successfully passing defense (see Forms for more instructions.)
4 Check Commencement website for exact day/time for EHHS. Diplomas are mailed to student permanent addresses; please be sure to update address in FlashLine.
Additional information can be viewed on the Kent State Academic Calendar.
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