Hello CEE Graduate Students! *Are you planning to defend/graduate in Winter 2026? * - The deadline to apply for graduation for Winter 2026 is this Friday, January 9th - You will be able to register for commencement <https://www.pdx.edu/commencement/> when you apply to graduate - Defense deadlines (for MS/PhD) are listed on the graduate school website <https://www.pdx.edu/gradschool/graduate-candidate-deadlines> *How do I apply?* - Through myPSU! Here are the instructions <https://www.pdx.edu/gradschool/applying-for-graduation>. *Am I ready to graduate this Winter?* - MS/MEng: Check that you've met the core courses for your specialization in the Program of Study Guide <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tLffIj2DwmiJ8b3SPjzqhRZdt7DlT_Aa/edit> - Review the CEE Graduate Handbook <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hSDUsSb6yEeIGnfphcW34uQf_nYZ_sUs3uZMXT3IQhI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.s1gnum9xvr0f> for additional requirements for: - MS project presentation - MS thesis defense - PhD dissertation defense Best, Kiley -- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Phone 503.725.4282 ceedept@pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee