2029 February Thesis Deadlines

Note: These are the official deadlines for students completing their thesis in Fall 2028. Whenever possible, we recommend that these students try to follow along with the May 2028 class by enrolling in junior thesis tutorial (PSY 985) in Spring 2027, and sitting in on the first semester of senior tutorial (PSY 991) in Fall 2027.

DeadlineAction Required
Apr. 20, 2027
PSY985 Enrollment Form Due to UGO by 4 PM. The form must be signed by an eligible faculty supervisor (electronic signatures are acceptable).
Sep. 8, 2027
Late PSY985 Enrollment Deadline. The form must be signed by an eligible faculty supervisor (electronic signatures are acceptable).
Oct. 22, 2027
Primary consideration deadline for thesis application due to UGO by 4 PM.*
Dec. 2, 2027
PSY 985 Grade Recommendation Forms & Junior Progress Report due to the UGO by 4 PM.
Feb. 5, 2028
Thesis prospectus due to UGO and committee by 4 PM.
Feb. 18, 2028
Thesis prospectus meeting must be completed; Prospectus Evaluation Form due to UGO by 4 PM.
Apr. 26, 2028
PSY 991A Grade Recommendation Forms & Senior Progress Reports due to UGO by 4 PM.
Oct. 26, 2028
Final Thesis due to the UGO by 4 PM.
Nov. 13 - 17, 2028
Thesis Defense / Poster Presentation Period.

*Extensions will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

These dates are subject to change as the Harvard College Calendar is released.