Division of Academic Affairs

Academic Calendars


2029

TBD Classes Dropped for Non-Payment
Wednesday, January 3 Winter Faculty/Staff Institute
Friday, January 5

New Student Orientation

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Sunday, January 7 Residence Halls Open, All Students 
Monday, January 8

Classes Begin for Spring 2029

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Monday, January 15 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 16 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 17 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Monday, January 22 Census
Friday, February 2 Last day to apply for Spring 2028 graduation
Monday, February 12 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Monday - Friday,  February 19 - 23 Midterm Exams (All Students)
Monday, February 26 Deadline for Posting Grades - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, March 2 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Monday, March 5 Tiered Registration Begins for Summer/Fall 2029
Friday, March 9 Founders Day
Monday - Friday, March 12 - 16 Spring Recess
Monday, March 19

Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.

Apply for Summer 2029 Graduation

Friday, March 23 Last Day to Withdraw From Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Monday, March 26 Apply for Fall 2029 Graduation
Friday, March 30 Good Friday Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Sunday, April 1 Faculty Book Adoptions Due for Fall 2029 Courses 
Monday, April 2 Easter Monday, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, April 3 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 17 Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"
Thursday, May 3 Last Day of Classes
Friday, May 4 Reading Day
Monday - Thursday, May 7 - 10 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Thursday, May 10 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, May 12 Spring Commencement
Monday, May 14 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m. 
Tuesday, May 15 Spring Faculty/Staff Institute

 

2028

TBD Classes Dropped for Non-Payment
Tuesday-Wednesday, August 8 - 9 Fall Faculty/Staff Institute
Thursday, August 10 New and Transfer Student Orientation/ Freshman Move-In Day
Friday, August 11

Extended Registration-Graduate Programs/New Viking Days

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Saturday, August 12

Residence Halls Open, All Students 

Returning Students Move-In Day/Viking Kick-Off

Monday, August 14

Classes Begin for Fall 2028

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, August 20 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 21 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Friday, August 25 Census
Monday, September 4 Labor Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 5 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, September 6 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Friday, September 15 Last day to apply for Fall 2028 graduation
Monday - Friday, September 25 - 29 Midterm Exams (All Students)
Sunday, October 1 Faculty Book Adoptions Due for Spring 2029 Courses
Monday, October 2 Deadline for Posting Grades - 12:00 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday, October 2 - 3 Fall Recess
Wednesday, October 4 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 5 Tiered Registration Begins for Spring 2029
Friday, October 6 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Wednesday, October 18 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Friday, November 10 Veterans Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Monday, November 13

Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.

Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"

Wednesday - Friday, November 22 - 24 Thanksgiving Holiday, Classes Dismissed
Monday, November 27 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 30 Last Day of Classes
Friday, December 1 Reading Day
Monday - Thursday, December 4 - 7 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Thursday, December 7 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, December 9 Fall Commencement
Monday, December 11 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m. 

 

TBD Classes Dropped for Non-Payment
Wednesday, January 5 Winter Faculty/Staff Institute
Friday, January 7 New Student Orientation
Friday, January 7

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Sunday, January 9 Residence Halls Open, All Students 
Monday, January 10

Classes Begin for Spring 2028

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Monday, January 17 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 18 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 19 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Monday, January 24 Census
Friday, February 4 Last day to apply for Spring 2028 graduation
Monday, February 14 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Monday - Friday,  February 21 - 25 Midterm Exams (All Students)
Monday, February 28 Deadline for Posting Grades - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, March 6 Tiered Registration Begins for Summer/Fall 2028
Tuesday, March 7 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Friday, March 10 Founders Day
Monday - Friday, March 13 - 17 Spring Recess
Monday, March 20

Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.

Apply for Summer 2028 Graduation

Friday, March 24 Last Day to Withdraw From Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Monday, March 27 Apply for Fall 2028 Graduation
Sunday, April 1 Faculty Book Adoptions Due for Fall 2028 Courses 
Friday, April 14 Good Friday Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Monday, April 17 Easter Monday, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, April 18 Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"
Tuesday, April 18 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 4 Last Day of Classes
Friday, May 5 Reading Day
Monday - Thursday, May 8 - 11 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Thursday, May 11 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, May 13 Spring Commencement
Monday, May 16 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m. 
Tuesday, May 17 Spring Faculty/Staff Institute

 

2027

TBD Classes Dropped for Non- Payment
Tuesday-Wednesday, August 10 - 11 Fall Faculty/Staff Institute
Thursday, August 12 New and Transfer Student Orientation/ Freshman Move-In Day
Friday, August 13

Extended Registration-Graduate Programs/Returning Students Move-In Day/Week of Welcome Begins

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Saturday, August 14 Returning Students Move-In Day
Monday, August 16

Classes Begin for Fall 2027

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, August 22 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 23 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Friday, August 27 Census
Monday, September 6 Labor Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 7 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, September 8 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 15 Last day to apply for Fall 2027 graduation
Monday - Friday,  September 27 - October 1 Midterm Exams (All Students)
Friday, October 1 Faculty Book Adoptions Due for Spring 2028 Courses
Monday - Tuesday, October 4 - 5 Fall Recess
Monday, October 4 Deadline for Posting Grades - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 6 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 7 Tiered Registration Begins for Spring 2028
Friday, October 8 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Tuesday, October 19 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.

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.
Thursday, December 2 Last Day of Classes
Friday, December 3 Reading Day
Monday - Thursday, December 6 - 9 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Thursday, December 9 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, December 11 Fall Commencement
Monday, December 13 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m. 
TBD Classes Dropped for Non-Payment
Wednesday, January 6 Winter Faculty/Staff Institute
Friday, January 8

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Sunday, January 10 Residence Halls Open, All Students 
Monday, January 11 

Classes Begin for Spring 2027

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Monday, January 18 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 19 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 20 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Monday, January 25 Census
Thursday, February 4 Last day to apply for Spring 2027 graduation
Friday, February 12 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Monday - Friday, February 22 - 26 Midterm Exams (All Students)
Monday, March 1 Deadline for Posting Grades - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, March 8 Tiered Registration Begins for Summer/Fall 2027
Tuesday, March 9 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Friday, March 12 Founders Day
Monday - Friday, March 15 - 19 Spring Recess
Monday, March 22 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Friday, March 26

Last Day to Withdraw From Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"

Good Friday Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed

Monday, March 29 Easter Monday, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, March 30 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 1 Faculty Book Adoptions Due for Fall 2028 Courses 
Friday, April 16 Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"
Thursday, April 29 Last Day of Classes
Friday, April 30 Reading Day
Monday - Thursday, May 3 - 6 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Thursday, May 6 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, May 8 Spring Commencement
Monday, May 10 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m. 
Tuesday, May 11 Spring Faculty/Staff Institute

 

2026

Thursday, July 30 Classes Dropped for Non-Payment
Tuesday-Wednesday, August 11 - 12 Fall Faculty/Staff Institute
Thursday, August 13 New and Transfer Student Orientation/ Freshman Move-In Day
Friday, August 14 Extended Registration-Graduate Programs/Returning Students Move-In Day/Week of Welcome Begins
Friday, August 14

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Saturday, August 15

Residence Halls Open, All Students

Returning Students Move-In Day/Viking Kick-Off

Monday, August 17

Classes Begin for Fall 2026

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Sunday August 23 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 24 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Friday, August 28 Census
Monday, September 7 Labor Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 8 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, September 9 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 15 Last day to apply for Fall 2026 graduation
Monday - Friday, September 28 - October 2 Midterm Exams (All Students)
Thursday, October 1 Faculty Book Adoptions Due for Spring 2027 Courses 
Monday - Tuesday, October 5 - 6 Fall Recess
Monday, October 5 Deadline for Posting Grades - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 8 Tiered Registration Begins for Spring 2027
Friday, October 9 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Tuesday, October 20 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Thursday, November 12

Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.

Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"

Wednesday - Friday, November 25 - 27 Thanksgiving Holiday, Classes Dismissed
Monday, November 30 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 3 Last Day of Classes
Friday, December  4 Reading Day
Monday - Thursday, December 7- 10 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Thursday, December 10 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, December 12 Fall Commencement
Monday, December 14 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m. 
TBD Classes Dropped for Non- Payment
Wednesday, January 7 Winter Faculty/Staff Institute
Friday, January 9 New Student Orientation
Sunday, January 11 Residence Halls Open, All Students
Monday, January 12

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Tuesday, January 13

Classes Begin for Spring 2026

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Monday, January 19 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday, Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 20 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 21 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Tuesday, January 27 Census
Thursday, February 5 Spring 2026 Applications for Graduation Due to Registrar's Office
Friday, February 13 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, March 3 Financial Aid Deadline for Priority Funding
Friday - Thursday,  March 6 - 12 Mid-Terms Exams (All Students)
Tuesday, March 10 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Friday, March 13 Founders Day
Monday, March 16 Deadline for Posting Grades - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday, March 16 - 20 Spring Recess
Monday, March 23 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Friday, March 27 Last Day to Withdraw From Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Monday - Thursday, March 30 - April 30 Academic Advisement/Pre-Registration for Summer/Fall 2026
Friday, April 3 Good Friday Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Monday, April 6 Easter Monday, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, April 7 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, April 8 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Friday, April 17 Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"
Thursday, April 30 Last Day of Classes
Friday, May 1 Reading Day
Monday - Friday, May 4 - 8 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Friday, May 8 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, May 9 Spring Commencement
Monday, May 11 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 Spring Faculty/Staff Institute

 

  First Session (1st 5 Week Session)
Online
Monday, May 11– Tuesday, June 16
Full Session
(8 Week Session) Online
Monday, May 12 – Tuesday, July 7
Second Session (2nd 5 Week Session)
Face-to-Face and Online
Monday, June 22 – Tuesday, July 28
Faculty Adoptions Due for Summer Courses March 1 March 1 March 1
Registration Begins - All Sessions Monday, March 30 Monday, March 30 Monday, March 30
Bills will be uploaded Friday, April 17 Friday, April 17 Friday, May 29
Bills due Friday, May 8 Friday, May 8 Friday, June 19
Classes begin Monday, May 11 Monday May 11 Monday, June 22
First Day Pick-Up or Ship Rental Books (printed course material can be picked up one week prior to the first day of class, or 2 business days from the order date,
whichever is later).
Monday, May 4 Monday, May 4 Monday, June 15
First Day to access Digital materials in
Blackboard
Monday, May 11 Monday May 11 Monday, June 22
Enrollment Verification Thursday, May 14 Thursday, May 14 Thursday, June 25
Late Registration Ends
Last day to add or audit a course
Last day to drop and receive Tuition Adjustment
Last day to clear
Thursday, May 14 Thursday, May 14 Thursday, June 25
Memorial Day (No classes held) Monday, May 25 Monday, May 25  
Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Refund Friday, May 15 Friday, May 15 Friday, June 26
Drop for Non-Payment Friday, May 15 Friday, May 15 Friday, June 26
Independence Day Observance (No classes held)   Friday, July 3 Friday, July 3
Financial Aid Freeze Date Monday, May 18 Monday, May 18 Monday, May 18
Progress Report-Sent to Faculty Wednesday, May 20 Wednesday, May 27 Wednesday, July 1
Progress Report Due (by 7:00 p.m.) Friday, May 22 Friday, May 29 Thursday, July 2
Census Day Monday, June 29 Monday, June 29 Monday, June 29
Midterm Examinations Tuesday, May 26 Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2 Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7
Midterm Grades Due by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28 Thursday, June 4 Thursday, July 9
Last day to withdraw from a course with grade “W” Friday, May 29 Friday, June 5 Friday, July 10
Last day to withdraw from the University grade “WD” Friday, June 5 Thursday, June 18 Friday, July 17
Classes End Friday, June 12 Thursday, July 2 Friday, July 24
Juneteenth (No classes held) Friday, June 19 Friday, June 19  
Final Exams Monday, June 15 and
Tuesday, June 16
Monday, July 6 and
Tuesday, July 7
Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28
Return Rental Books (Rentals are due back on the last day of final exams for the summer term) Tuesday, June 16 Tuesday, July 7 Tuesday, July 28
Final grades Due by 5:00 p.m.
Rental Books Due by 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 Thursday, July 9 Thursday, July 30

 

2025

TBD Classes Dropped for Non- Payment
Tuesday - Wednesday, August 12 - 13 Fall Faculty/Staff Institute
Thursday, August 14 New and Transfer Student Orientation/ Freshman Move-In Day
Friday, August 15 Extended Registration-Graduate Programs/Returning Students Move-In Day/Week of Welcome Begins
Friday, August 15

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Saturday, August 16 Returning Students Move-In Day
Monday, August 18

Classes Begin for Fall 2025

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Friday, August 22 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 23 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Friday, August 29 Census
Monday, September 1 Labor Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 2 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, September 3 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 11 Fall 2025 Applications for Graduation Due to Registrar's Office
Monday - Friday,  October 6 - 10 Mid-Terms Exams (All Students)
Tuesday, October 7 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Monday, October 8 Academic Advisement/Pre-Registration for Spring 2026
Monday, October 13 Deadline for Posting Grades - 12:00 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday, October 13 - 14 Fall Recess
Wednesday, October 15 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 21 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Wednesday, November 12 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Thursday, November 13

Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.

Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"

Wednesday - Friday, November 26 - 28 Thanksgiving Holiday, Classes Dismissed
Monday, December 1 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 4 Last Day of Classes
Friday, December 5 Reading Day
Monday - Friday, December 8 - 12 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Friday, December 12 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, December 13 Fall Commencement
Monday, December 15 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m.
TBD Classes Dropped for Non-Payment
Wednesday, January 8 Winter Faculty/Staff Institute
Friday, January 10 New Student Orientation
Sunday, January 12 Residence Halls Open, All Students
Monday, January 13

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Tuesday, January 14

Classes Begin for Spring 2025

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Monday, January 20 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday, Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 21 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 22 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Tuesday, January 28 Census
Thursday, February 6 Spring 2025 Applications for Graduation Due to Registrar's Office
Friday, February 14 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, March 4 Financial Aid Deadline for Priority Funding
Friday - Thursday, March 7 - 13 Mid-Terms Exams (All Students)
Friday, March 7 Academic Advisement for Summer/Fall 2025
Monday, March 10 Pre-Registration for Summer/Fall 2025
Tuesday, March 11 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Friday, March 14 Founders Day
Monday, March 17 Deadline for Posting Grades - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday, March 17 - 21 Spring Recess
Monday, March 24 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Friday, March 28 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Friday, April 18 Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"
Friday, April 18 Good Friday Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Monday, April 21 Easter Monday, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, April 22 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, April 23 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 1 Last Day of Classes
Friday, May 2 Reading Day
Monday - Friday, May 5 - 9 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Friday, May 9 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, May 10 Spring Commencement
Monday, May 12 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13 Spring Faculty/Staff Institute

 

  First Session (1st 5-Week Session)
Online
Monday, May 12– Tuesday, June 17
Full Session
(8-Week Session) Online
Monday, May 12 – Tuesday, July 8
Second Session (2nd  5 Week)
Face-to-Face and Online
Monday, June 23 – Tuesday, July 29
Faculty Adoptions Due for Summer Courses Saturday, March 14 Saturday, March 14 Saturday, March 14
Registration Begins - All Sessions Monday, March 31 Monday, March 31 Monday, March 31
Bills Uploaded Thursday, April 17 Thursday, April 17 Thursday, May 29
Bills due Thursday, May 8 Thursday, May 8 Friday, June 20
First Day Pick-Up or Ship Rental Books (printed course material can be picked up one week prior to the first day of class, or 2 business days from the order date,
whichever is later).
Monday, May 5 Monday, May 5 Monday, June 10
First Day to access Digital materials in Canvas Monday May 12 Monday May 12 Monday, June 23
Classes begin Monday May 12 Monday May 12 Monday, June 23
Registration Closed Tuesday, May 13 Tuesday, May 13  
Registration Open Thursday, May 15 Thursday, May 15
Enrollment Verification Thursday, May 15 Thursday, May 15 Thursday, June 26
Late Registration Ends
Last day to add or audit a course
Last day to drop and receive Tuition Adjustment Last day to clear
Friday, May 16 Friday, May 16 Wednesday, June 25
Memorial Day (No classes held) Monday, May 26 Monday, May 26  
Last Day to Withdraw from the University and
Receive a Refund
Friday, May 16 Friday, May 16 Friday, June 27
Late registration ends Friday, May 16 Friday, May 16 Wednesday, June 25
Independence Day Observance (No classes held)   Friday, July 4 Friday, July 4
Financial Aid Freeze Date Monday, May 19 Monday, May 19 Monday, May 19
Progress Report-Sent to Faculty Wednesday, May 21 Wednesday, May 28 Wednesday, July 2
Progress Report Due (by 7:00 p.m.) Friday, May 23 Friday, May 30, Thursday, July 3
Census Day Monday, June 30 Monday, June 30 Monday, June 30
Midterm Examinations Tuesday, May 27 Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3 Monday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 8
Midterm Grades Due by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 29 Thursday, June 5 Thursday, July 10
Last day to withdraw from a course with grade “W” Friday, May 30 Friday, June 6 Friday, July 11
Last day to withdraw from the University grade
“WD”
Friday, June 6 Friday, June 20 Friday, July 18
Classes End Friday, June 13 Thursday, July 3 Friday, July 25
Juneteenth (No classes held) Thursday, June 19 Thursday, June 19  
Final Exams Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17 Monday, July7 and Tuesday, July 8 Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29
Return Rental Books (Rentals are due back on the last day of final exams for the summer term) Tuesday, June 17 Tuesday, July 8 Tuesday, July 29
Drop for non-payment Wednesday, June 25 Wednesday, June 25  
Final grades Due by 5:00 p.m. Rental Books Due by 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 20 Thursday, July 10 Thursday, July 31

2024 

Friday, August 9 Classes Dropped for Non-Payment, 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Wednesday, August 13 - 14 Fall Faculty/Staff Institute
Wednesday, August 14 New and Transfer Student Orientation
Thursday, August 15 Freshman Move-In Day
Friday, August 16 Extended Registration-Graduate Programs/Returning Students Move-In Day/Week of Welcome Begins
Friday, August 16

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m., Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Saturday, August 17 Returning Students Move-In Day
Monday, August 19

Classes Begin for Fall 2024

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Friday, August 23 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 24 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Friday, August 30 Census
Monday, September 2 Labor Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 3 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, September 4 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 12 Fall 2024 Applications for Graduation Due to Registrar's Office
Monday - Friday, October 7 - 11 Mid-Terms Exams (All Students)
Tuesday, October 8 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Monday, October 14 Deadline for Posting Grades - 12:00 p.m.
Monday - Tuesday, October 14 - 15 Fall Recess
Wednesday, October 16 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 22 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Monday, October 28 - Monday, December 2 Academic Advisement/Pre-Registration for Spring 2025
Monday, November 11 Veterans Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, November 12 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, November 13

Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.

Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"

Wednesday - Friday, November 27 - 29 Thanksgiving Holiday, Classes Dismissed
Monday, December 2 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 5 Last Day of Classes
Friday, December 6 Reading Day
Monday - Friday, December 9 - 13 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Friday, December 13 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, December 14 Fall Commencement
Monday, December 16 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 2 Classes Dropped for Non-Payment
Wednesday, January 3 Winter Faculty/Staff Institute
Friday, January 5 New Student Orientation
Sunday, January 7 Residence Halls Open, All Students
Monday, January 8

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Tuesday, January 9

Classes Begin for Spring 2024

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Monday, January 15 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday, Offices Closed
Tuesday, January 16

Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 17 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Tuesday, January 23 Census
Thursday, February 1 Spring 2024 Applications for Graduation Due to Registrar's Office
Friday, February 16 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, February 20 Financial Aid Deadline for Priority Funding
Friday - Thursday,  March 1 - 7 Mid-Terms Exams (All Students)
Tuesday, March 5 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Friday, March 8 Founders Day
Monday, March 11 Deadline for Posting Midterm Grades - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday, March 11 - 15 Spring Recess
Monday, March 18 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Friday, March 22 Last Day to Withdraw From Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Monday - Thursday, March 25 - April 25 Academic Advisement/Pre-Registration for Summer/Fall 2024
Friday, March 29 Good Friday Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Monday, April 1 Easter Monday, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, April 2 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, April 3 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Friday, April 12 Last Day to Withdraw From the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"
Thursday, April 25 Last Day of Classes
Friday, April 26 Reading Day
Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 3

Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)

Last Day to Return Books

Saturday, May 4 Spring Commencement
Monday, May 6 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 Spring Faculty/Staff Institute

2023

TBD Classes Dropped for Non-Payment
Tuesday-Wednesday, August 8 - 9 Fall Faculty/Staff Institute
Thursday, August 10 Freshman Move-In Day
Friday, August 11 Extended Registration-Graduate Programs/Returning Students Move-In Day/Week of Welcome Begins
Saturday, August 12 Returning Students Move-In Day
Friday, August 11

Official Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment

Monday, August 14

Classes Begin for Fall 2023

Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m.

Friday, August 18 Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Ends, 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 21 First day to withdraw from classes and receive a grade of “W”
Friday, August 25 Census
Monday, September 4 Labor Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Tuesday, September 5 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Wednesday, September 6 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 14 Fall 2023 Applications for Graduation Due to Registrar's Office
Monday - Friday, October 9 - 13 Mid-Terms Exams (All Students)
Tuesday, October 12 Last Day to Remove "I" Grades
Monday, October 16 Deadline for Posting Grades - 12:00 p.m.
Monday -Tuesday, October 16 - 17 Fall Recess
Wednesday, October 18 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 24 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Receive a Grade of "W"
Monday, October 30 - Thursday, November 30 Academic Advisement/Pre-Registration for Spring 2024
Friday, November 10 Veterans Day Holiday, Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
Monday, November 13 Wellness Day, Classes Dismissed
Tuesday, November 14

Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.

Last Day to Withdraw from the University and Receive a Grade of "WD"

Wednesday - Friday, November 22 - 24 Thanksgiving Holiday, Classes Dismissed
Monday, November 27 Classes Resume, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 30 Last Day of Classes
Friday, December 1 Reading Day
Monday - Friday, December 4 - 8 Final Examinations, All Students (Instructional Time Includes Required Examination Periods)
Friday, December 8 Last Day to Return Books
Saturday, December 9 Fall Commencement
Monday, December 11 Deadline for Posting Grades for All Students – 3:00 p.m.