End-of-Quarter

Students who apply to graduate in a given quarter and find that they cannot complete degree requirements by the posted deadlines can opt to utilize an option at Ohio State called End-of-Quarter.

Students who take this option have until the last business day before the start of the next quarter to complete all degree requirements, including defending a dissertation or thesis, submitting the final approved document, and taking care of all related paperwork and fees.

Meeting the End-of-Quarter deadline means that a student will officially graduate the following quarter and will not have to be enrolled in that quarter, nor re-apply to graduate. The student's degree is conferred at the next commencement ceremony, and this is the date of graduation that will appear on the student’s official transcript.

Questions can be directed to Beth Bucher, staff member in Graduation Services, at (614) 292-7706.