RAS COVID-19 FAQs
Registration & Academic Services COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions |
Academic calendars are subject to change without notice.
The academic calendar is broken down by fall, winter, spring and summer terms.
The Religious Accommodation Policy can be invoked for those seeking excused absences from work or classes: Religious Holidays: Policy and Calendar
Fall Term
| Event | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student General Orientation |
August 18 (Tuesday) |
August 17 (Tuesday) | August 16 (Tuesday) |
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Undergraduate First-Year Student Check-In |
TBD | August 19 (Thursday) | August 18 (Thursday) |
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Degree Awarded Date |
August 23 (Sunday) | August 22 (Sunday) | August 21 (Sunday) |
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First Day of Class |
August 24 (Monday) | August 23 (Monday) | August 22 (Monday) |
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Last Day for Web Registration (First part of term) |
August 25 (Tuesday) | August 24 (Tuesday) | August 23 (Tuesday) |
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Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (First part of term) |
August 27 (Thursday) | August 26 (Tuesday) | |
| Last Day for Web Registration (Full term) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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Last Day to add without instructor permission |
August 28 (Friday) | TBD | TBD |
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Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (Full term) |
September 4 (Friday) | September 3 (Friday) | September 2 (Friday) |
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Last Day to select OR cancel Pass/Fail |
September 11 (Friday) | September 10 (Friday) | September 9 (Friday) |
|
Common Hour exam Day 1 |
September 21 (Monday) | TBD | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 2 |
September 23 (Wednesday) | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to withdraw with a "W" (First part of term) | September 25 (Friday) |
TBD |
TBD |
|
Deadline to apply for January degree |
October 1 (Thursday) | October 1 (Friday) | October 1 (Saturday) |
| Common Hour exam Day 3 | September 29 (Tuesday) | TBD | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 4 |
October 1 (Thursday) | TBD | TBD |
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Last Day of Class (First part of term) |
October 9 (Friday) | October 8 (Friday) | October 7 (Friday) |
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Mid Term Grades Due |
October 9 (Friday) |
October 8 (Friday) |
October 7 (Friday) |
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Pacing Break |
Rescheduled |
October 11-12 (Monday-Tuesday) | October 10-11 (Monday-Tuesday) |
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First Day of Class (Second part of term) |
October 12 (Monday) | October 13 (Wednesday) | October 12 (Wednesday) |
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Last Day for Web Registration (Second part of term) |
October 13 (Tuesday) | October 14 (Thursday) | October 13 (Thursday) |
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Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (Second part of term) |
October 15 (Thursday) | October 18 (Monday) | October 17 (Monday) |
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Common Hour exam Day 1 |
October 26 (Monday) | TBD | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 2 |
October 28 (Wednesday) | TBD | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 3 |
November 3 (Tuesday) | TBD | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 4 |
November 5 (Thursday) | TBD | TBD |
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Registration for Spring |
TBD | TBD | TBD |
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Last day for January doctoral candidates to deliver dissertation drafts to dean |
November 6 (Friday) | November 5 (Friday) | November 4 (Friday) |
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Last Day to withdraw with a "W" |
November 10 (Tuesday) | November 9 (Tuesday) | November 8 (Tuesday) |
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Last Day to withdraw with a "W" (Second part of term) |
November 18 (Wednesday) | November 17 (Wednesday) | November 16 (Wednesday) |
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Thanksgiving Break |
November 25-27 (Wednesday-Friday) | November 24-26 (Wednesday-Friday) | November 23-25 (Wednesday-Friday) |
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Last day for in-class exams |
November 20 (Friday) | November 23 (Tuesday) | November 22 (Tuesday) |
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Last Day of Classes |
December 4 (Friday) | December 3 (Friday) |
December 2 (Friday) |
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Last day for January masters candidates to electronically upload thesis and deliver final paperwork to Registration & Academic Services |
December 4 (Friday) | December 3 (Friday) |
December 2 (Friday) |
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Last day for January doctoral candidates to complete all degree requirements |
December 4 (Friday) | December 3 (Friday) |
December 2 (Friday) |
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Review/Consultation/Study Period -Tuesday classes |
December 5 (Saturday) | December 4 (Saturday) | December 3 (Saturday) |
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Review/Consultation/Study Period -Monday classes |
December 7 (Monday) | December 6 (Monday) | December 5 (Monday) |
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Final Exams Begin |
December 8 (Tuesday) | December 7 (Tuesday) | December 6 (Tuesday) |
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Final Exams End |
December 16 (Wednesday) | December 15 (Wednesday) | December 14 (Wednesday) |
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Final Grades Due |
December 19 (Saturday 8:30AM) | December 18 (Saturday 8:30AM) | December 17 (Saturday 8:30AM) |
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Fall Degree Awarded Date |
January 24, 2021 (Sunday) | January 23, 2022 (Sunday) | January 22, 2023 (Sunday) |
Winter Term
| EVENT | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of Class (Full and First part of term) | December28 (Monday) | December 27 (Monday) | December 26 (Monday) |
| Last Day for Web Registration | December 29 (Tuesday) | December 28 (Tuesday) | December 27 (Tuesday) |
| Last Day to add/drop without a "W" | December 29 (Tuesday) | December 30 (Thursday) | December 30 (Friday) |
| Last Day to withdraw with a "W" | January 8 (Friday) | January 14 (Friday) | January 13 (Friday) |
| Last Day of Classes | January 22 (Friday) | January 21 (Friday) | January 20 (Friday) |
| Grades Due | January 25 (Monday) | January 24 (Monday) | January 23 (Monday) |
Please note: Due to the shortened nature of the winter term, the dates for courses may vary from the schedule above. Students are strongly encouraged to verify the course dates.
Spring Term
| Event | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of Class | January 25 (Monday) | January 24 (Monday) | January 23 (Monday) |
| Last Day for Web Registration (First part of term) | January 26 (Tuesday) | January 25 (Tuesday) | January 24 (Tuesday) |
| Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (First part of term) | January 28 (Thursday) | January 27 (Thursday) | January 26 (Thursday) |
| Last Day for Web Registration | January 31 (Sunday) | January 30 (Sunday) | January 29 (Sunday) |
| Last Day to add courses without instructor permission | January 31 (Sunday) | January 30 (Sunday) | January 29 (Sunday) |
| Last Day to add/drop a course without a "W" | February 5 (Friday) | February 4 (Friday) | February 3 (Friday) |
| Last Day to apply for May graduation | February 1 (Monday) | February 1 (Tuesday) | February 1 (Tuesday) |
| Last Day to select OR cancel Pass/Fail | February 12 (Friday) | February 11 (Friday) | February 10 (Friday) |
| Common Hour exam Day 1 | February 22 (Monday) | TBD | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 2 | February 24 (Wednesday) |
TBD |
TBD |
| Last Day to withdraw with a "W" (First part of term) | February 26 (Friday) | TBD | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 3 | March 2 (Tuesday) | TBD | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 4 | March 4 (Thursday) | TBD | TBD |
| Mid-term grades due | March 12 (Friday) | March 11 (Friday) | March 10 (Friday) |
| Spring Break | March 15-19 (Monday-Friday) | March 14-18 (Monday-Friday) | March 13-17 (Monday-Friday) |
| Classes Resume (First day of class Second part of term) | March 22 (Monday) | March 21 (Monday) | March 20 (Monday) |
| Last Day for Web Registration (Second part of term) | March 23 (Tuesday) | March 22 (Tuesday) | March 21 (Tuesday) |
| Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (Second part of term) | March 25 (Thursday) | March 24 (Thursday) | March 23 (Thursday) |
| Common Hour exam Day 1 | April 5 (Monday) | TBD | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 2 | April 7 (Wednesday) | TBD | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 3 | April 13 (Tuesday) | TBD | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 4 | April 15 (Thursday) | TBD | TBD |
| Registration for Summer and Fall (See Registration Schedule) |
TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Last day for May doctoral candidates to deliver dissertation drafts to dean | April 9 (Friday) | April 8 (Friday) | April 7 (Friday) |
| Last Day to withdraw with a "W" | April 16 (Friday) | TBD | April 7 (Friday) |
| Last day to withdraw with a "W" (Second part of term) | April 23 (Friday) | April 8 (Friday) | TBD |
| Last day for in-class exams | April 30 (Friday) | April 29 (Friday) | April 28 (Friday) |
| Last day for May doctoral candidates to complete all degree requirements | May 7 (Friday) | May 6 (Friday) | May 5 (Friday) |
| Last day for May master's candidates to electronically upload thesis & deliver final paperwork to Registration & Academic Services | May 7 (Friday) | May 6 (Friday) | May 5 (Friday) |
| Last Day of Classes | May 7 (Friday) | May 6 (Friday) | May 5 (Friday) |
| Review/Consultation/Study Period -Tuesday classes | May 8 (Saturday) | May 7 (Saturday) | May 6 (Saturday) |
| Review/Consultation/Study Period -Monday classes | May 10 (Monday) | May 9 (Monday) | May 8 (Monday) |
| Final Exams Begin | May 11 (Tuesday) | May 10 (Tuesday) | May 9 (Tuesday) |
| Final Exams End | May 19 (Wednesday) | May 18 (Wednesday) | May 17 (Wednesday) |
| Grades Due | May 22 (Saturday 8:30AM) | May 21 (Saturday 8:30AM) | May 20 (Saturday 8:30AM) |
| Doctoral Degree Hooding Ceremony | May 23 (Sunday) | May 22 (Sunday) | TBD |
| University Commencement Day | May 24 (Monday) | May 23 (Monday) | May 21 (Sunday) |
Unless otherwise noted, classes are held.
Summer Term
| Event | 2020 |
|---|---|
| First day for full session and first session | May 19 (Tuesday) |
| Last day for web registration (add/drop) for first session | May 20 (Wednesday) |
| Last day to add/drop by paper for first session | May 22 (Friday) |
| Last day for web registration (add/drop) for full session | May 24 (Sunday) |
| Memorial Day (No classes held) | May 25 (Monday) |
| Last day to request pass/fail grading for first session | May 27 (Wednesday) |
| Last day to add/drop by paper for full session | May 29 (Friday) |
| Monday classes make-up day 1 | May 29 (Friday) |
| Last day to request pass/fail grading for full session | June 3 (Wednesday) |
| Monday classes make-up day 2 | June 5 (Friday) |
| Last day to drop a class with a "W" for first session | June 10 (Wednesday) |
| Last Day of class for first session | June 25 (Thursday) |
| Final exams for first session | June 26-27 (Friday/Saturday) |
| First day of second session | June 29 (Monday) |
| Last day for web registration for second session | June 30 (Tuesday) |
| Final grades due for first session | June 30 (Tuesday 8:30AM) |
| Deadline to apply for summer degree | July 1 (Wednesday) |
| Last day to add/drop by paper for second session | July 2 (Thursday) |
| Last day to request pass/fail grading for second session | July 6 (Monday) |
| Last day to drop with a "W" for full session | July 23 (Thursday) |
| Last day for summer doctoral candidates to deliver dissertation drafts to dean | July 17 (Friday) |
| Last day to drop with a "W" for second session | July 22 (Wednesday) |
| Last day for summer masters candidates to electronically upload thesis & deliver final paperwork to Registration & Academic Services | August 7 (Friday) |
| Last day for summer doctoral candidates to complete all degree requirements | August 7 (Friday) |
| Last day of classes for full and second session | August 6 (Thursday) |
| Final exams for full and second session | August 7-8 (Friday/Saturday) |
| Grades due for full and second session | August 11 (Tuesday 8:00AM) |
| Degree Awarded Date | August 23 (Sunday) |