academic calendar
This calendar includes important dates for Students and Faculty relating to the Office
of the Registrar.
Academic Advisement & Pre-Registration
All continuing students are required to participate in the "Pre-Registration" process. Pre-registration
affords all enrolled students the opportunity of selecting courses early. Pre-registration
requires a student to select courses and take care of tuition and fees, and any other
financial obligations to the University, during a designated time period.
Download Printable - Full Academic Calendars
| Fall Semester 2021 Academic Calendar |
| Wednesday, August 4 | Classes Dropped for Non- Payment |
| Wednesday-Thursday, August 11-12 | Fall Faculty/Staff Institute |
| Friday, August 13 | New and Transfer Student Orientation/ Freshman Move-In Day |
| Saturday, August 14 | Extended Registration-Graduate Programs/New Viking Days |
| Sunday, August 15 | Residence Halls Open, All Students |
| Returning Students Move-In Day/Viking Kick-Off | |
| Monday, August 16 | Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| 7:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-payment | |
| Tuesday, August 17 | Classes Begin for Fall 2021 |
| Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m. | |
| Monday, August 23 | Late Registration and Drop and Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, August 24 | First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W” |
| Monday, August 30 | Census |
| Monday, September 6 | Labor Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed |
| Tuesday, September 7 | Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, September 15 | Fall 2021 Graduation Applications Due to Registrar’s Office |
| Monday - Friday, October 4 - 8 | Mid-Term Exams (All Students) |
| Monday, October 11 | Deadline for Posting Grades - 12:00 p.m. |
| Monday-Tuesday, October 11 - 12 | Fall Recess |
| Wednesday, October 13 | Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m. |
| Thursday, October 14 | Last Day to Remove ‟I” Grades |
| Monday, Oct. 25 - Friday, Nov. 5 | Academic Advisement/Pre-Registration for Spring 2022 |
| Tuesday, October 26 | Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Receive a Grade of "W“ |
| Thursday, November 11 | Veterans Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed |
| Friday, November 12 | Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m. |
| Monday, November 15 | Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD" |
| Wednesday – Friday, November 24 - 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday, Classes Dismissed |
| Monday, November 29 | Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, December 1 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thursday - Friday, December 2 - 3 | Reading Days |
| Monday - Friday, December 6 - 10 | Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods) |
| Saturday, December 11 | Fall Commencement |
| Monday, December 13 | Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m. |
| Last Day to Return Books/Mailbox Keys without Charge |