Departmental Calendar 2024-25
Junior Qualification Exam* - dates for standalone qual only
J-Sem Qual Takers will qual in class. Any questions should be directed to Darcy Tanner (tdarcy@reed.edu)
*Dates subject to change
Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Seniors
Monday, September 7th, 2025 - 12 noon
Departmental Thesis Proposal: Electronic thesis proposal uploaded to Google Form due by noon. The thesis proposal to the department should be several paragraphs describing the project, a preliminary bibliography, and a requested thesis adviser/first reader.
Friday, September 12th, 2025
College deadline to add classes (including to add Thesis 470).
Monday, September 15th, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm - PAB 104
Thesis orientation for seniors. Introduction to research resources.
Monday, September 223rd, 2025 - 12 noon
HSS Thesis Proposal: submit to HSS Thesis Proposals Moodle page by noon. Any questions should be directed to Lydia Sheehey (lydias@reed.edu)
Monday, September 29th - 12:00pm - 1:00pm - ETC 208
Citation Lunch and Learn
Friday, March 20th, 2026 - 12 noon
Thesis Draft: One electronic copy of Thesis First Draft submitted to HSS Thesis Moodle page.
Friday, May 1st, 2026 - 3pm
Final Draft: Approved by advisor due to the Registrar’s Office.
Friday, May 15th, 2026 - 12 noon
Bound Thesis: Two (2) bound copies due in the Library
Spring/Fall 2025 Seniors
Monday, February 17th, 2025 - 12 noon
HSS Thesis Proposal: submit to HSS Thesis Proposals Moodle page by noon. Any questions should be directed to Lydia Sheehey (lydias@reed.edu).
Friday, October 31st, 2025 - 12 noon
Thesis Draft: One electronic copy of Thesis First Draft submitted to HSS Thesis Moodle page.
Friday, December 5th, 2025 - 3pm
Final Draft: Approved by advisor due to the Registrar’s Office.
Friday, December 19th, 2025 - 12 noon
Bound Thesis: Two (2) bound copies due in the Library