Important Dates for Majors
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2025-26 Important Dates For Majors
Majors' Due Dates 2025-26 | ||
Due Date | Block | Description |
2025 | ||
Oct 27 | Block 3 Second Mon |
Senior Research proposals due - final draft |
November | Block 4 | Keck announces summer projects and application process. |
2026 | ||
Jan 19 | Block 5 First Mon |
Draft of first sections of research paper due to advisor (i.e., introduction, study area, previous work, and methods). Draft must include initial version of all figures for these sections. |
Mar 11 | Block 6 Fourth Wed |
Draft of entire research paper due to advisor. |
Apr 3 | Block 7 Second Fri |
Complete revised draft of research paper due to advisor and 2nd reader. |
May 15 | Block 8 Fourth Fri |
Copies of thesis due for printing, and final version of senior projects due. |
May/June | End of Block 8 | Buster Scholarship Applications accepted from rising Juniors and Seniors. |
Geology Department Events 2025-26 | ||
Date | Block | Event |
2025 | ||
Sep 5 | Block 1 Second Fri |
Majors' Meeting + Cookout |
Oct 2-5 | Block 2 | Homecoming |
Oct 3 | Block 2 Second Fri |
Department Open House for Alumni |
Oct 19-22 | Block 3 | GSA at San Antonio, TX |
Dec 14 | Block 4 | Winter Commencement |
Dec 15-19 | Block 4 | AGU at New Orleans, LA |
2026 | ||
Jan 23 | Block 5 First Fri |
Majors' Meeting |
Mar 7 | Block 6 Third Sat |
Geo Day - Geology Department Research Symposium + Cookout |
Mar 9 | Block 6 Fourth Mon |
Paraprofessional Applications Due |
Mar-Apr | Block 7 (post Spring Break) | Witter Internships Applications Due |
May 16 | Block 8 | Baccalaureate and Geology Department Senior Reception |
May 17 | Block 8 | Commencement |
May 17-20 | Block 8 | Regional GSA at Albuquerque, NM |
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Last updated: 09/23/2025