COVID-19-Related Information

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School of Engineering Forms

Liberal Studies Approval Form

Application for a Minor (Sub-Concentration) 

Undergraduate Program Change within Engineering

Accelerated Bachelor's/ Master's Program Approval Form

Dissertation Defense Scheduling Form

Graduate Program Change within Engineering Form

All other academic forms specific to students in the School of Engineering can be found here (link to Google drive folder, CUA login credentials required). These forms should be submitted to engineering-forms@cua.edu, for approval from the Office of the Dean, once all necessary signatures have been obtained.

Guidelines for Master's Degrees

General information for Master's degree requirements and curricula can be found here.

Guidelines for Ph.D. Studies

General information for doctoral studies, comprehensive exams, proposal, and dissertation can be found here.

Catholic University Resources

General information and resources for all Catholic University students can be found here.

Important Dates

Deadlines for registration (add/drop), resolving Incomplete grades, and withdrawing from courses are given in the University's Academic Calendar for each semester.

Doctoral Comprehensive Examinations in the fall will be held October 17 and 18, 2024.

School of Engineering deadlines related to graduation are given below (note that Summer and Fall deadlines have changed to match new University policies):

    • For Fall 2024 graduation
      • All Engineering doctoral dissertation defenses must occur on or before Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (the scheduling request form must be submitted at least one month before the defense).
      • All Engineering master's theses must be delivered to readers for review by Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
      • The last day to deposit an approved doctoral dissertation or master's thesis with the Office of Graduate Studies is Friday, December 6, 2024. An appointment must be made to deposit a thesis or dissertation.
      • Last day for Fall 2024 graduation candidates to submit a diploma application is Friday, December 6, 2024 (use Cardinal Station).
    • For Spring 2025 graduation:
      • All Engineering doctoral dissertation defenses must occur on or before Friday, April 25, 2025 (the scheduling request form must be submitted at least one month before the defense).
      • All Engineering master's theses must be delivered to readers for review by Friday, April 25, 2025.
      • The last day to deposit an approved doctoral dissertation or master's thesis with the Office of Graduate Studies is Friday, May 2, 2025. An appointment must be made to deposit a thesis or dissertation.
      • Last day for Spring 2025 graduation candidates to submit a diploma application is Friday, March 7, 2025 (use Cardinal Station).
    • For Summer 2025 graduation:
      • All Engineering doctoral dissertation defenses must occur on or before Friday, July 18, 2025 (the scheduling request form must be submitted at least one month before the defense).
      • All Engineering master's theses must be delivered to readers for review by Friday, July 18, 2025.
      • The last day to deposit an approved doctoral dissertation or master's thesis with the Office of Graduate Studies is Friday, July 25, 2025. An appointment must be made to deposit a thesis or dissertation.
      • Last day for Summer 2025 graduation candidates to submit a diploma application is Friday, July 25, 2025 (use Cardinal Station).
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