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.
Fall Term
| Event | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student General Orientation | August 20 (Tuesday) |
August 18 (Tuesday) |
August 17 (Tuesday) |
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Undergraduate First-Year Student Check-In |
August 22 (Thursday) | August 20 (Thursday) | August 19 (Thursday) |
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Degree Awarded Date |
August 25 (Sunday) | August 23 (Sunday) | August 22 (Sunday) |
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First Day of Class |
August 26 (Monday) | August 24 (Monday) | August 23 (Monday) |
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Last Day for Web Registration (First part of term) |
August 27 (Tuesday) | August 25 (Tuesday) | August 24 (Tuesday) |
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Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (First part of term) |
August 29 (Thursday) | August 27 (Thursday) | August 26 (Tuesday) |
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Last Day to add without instructor permission |
September 1 (Sunday) | TBD | TBD |
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Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (Full term) |
September 6 (Friday) | September 4 (Friday) | September 3 (Friday) |
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Last Day to select OR cancel Pass/Fail |
September 13 (Friday) | September 11 (Friday) | September 10 (Friday) |
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Common Hour exam Day 1 |
September 23 (Monday) | September 21 (Monday) | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 2 |
September 25 (Wednesday) | September 23 (Wednesday) | TBD |
| Last Day to withdraw with a "W" (First part of term) | September 27 (Friday) | September 25 (Friday) |
TBD |
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Deadline to apply for January degree |
October 1 (Tuesday) | October 1 (Thursday) | October 1 (Friday) |
| Common Hour exam Day 3 | October 1 (Tuesday) | September 29 (Tuesday) | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 4 |
October 3 (Thursday) | October 1 (Thursday) | TBD |
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Last Day of Class (First part of term) |
October 11 (Friday) | October 9 (Friday) | October 8 (Friday) |
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Mid Term Grades Due |
October 11 (Friday) | October 9 (Friday) |
October 8 (Friday) |
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Pacing Break |
October 14-15 (Monday-Tuesday) | October 12-13 (Monday-Tuesday) | October 11-12 (Monday-Tuesday) |
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First Day of Class (Second part of term) |
October 16 (Wednesday) | October 14 (Wednesday) | October 13 (Wednesday) |
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Last Day for Web Registration (Second part of term) |
October 17 (Thursday) | October 15 (Thursday) | October 14 (Thursday) |
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Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (Second part of term) |
October 21 (Monday) | October 19 (Monday) | October 18 (Monday) |
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Common Hour exam Day 1 |
October 28 (Monday) | October 26 (Monday) | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 2 |
October 30 (Wednesday) | October 28 (Wednesday) | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 3 |
November 5 (Tuesday) | November 3 (Tuesday) | TBD |
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Common Hour exam Day 4 |
November 7 (Thursday) | November 5 (Thursday) | TBD |
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Registration for Spring |
November 11-15 (Monday-Friday) | TBD | TBD |
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Last day for January doctoral candidates to deliver dissertation drafts to dean |
November 12 (Tuesday) | November 6 (Friday) | November 5 (Friday) |
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Last Day to withdraw with a "W" |
November 12 (Tuesday) | November 10 (Tuesday) | November 9 (Tuesday) |
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Last Day to withdraw with a "W" (Second part of term) |
November 19 (Tuesday) | November 17 (Tuesday) | TBD |
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Thanksgiving Break |
November 27-29 (Wednesday-Friday) | November 25-27 (Wednesday-Friday) | November 24-26 (Wednesday-Friday) |
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Last day for in-class exams |
November 26 (Tuesday) | November 24 (Tuesday) | November 23 (Tuesday) |
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Last Day of Classes |
December 6 (Friday) | December 4 (Friday) | December 3 (Friday) |
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Last day for January masters candidates to electronically upload thesis and deliver final paperwork to Registration & Academic Services |
December 6 (Friday) | December 4 (Friday) | December 3 (Friday) |
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Last day for January doctoral candidates to complete all degree requirements |
December 6 (Friday) | December 4 (Friday) | December 3 (Friday) |
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Review/Consultation/Study Period -Tuesday classes |
December 7 (Saturday) | December 5 (Saturday) | December 4 (Saturday) |
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Review/Consultation/Study Period -Monday classes |
December 9 (Monday) | December 7 (Monday) | December 6 (Monday) |
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Final Exams Begin |
December 10 (Tuesday) | December 8 (Tuesday) | December 7 (Tuesday) |
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Final Exams End |
December 18 (Wednesday) | December 16 (Wednesday) | December 15 (Wednesday) |
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Final Grades Due |
December 21 (Saturday 8:30AM) | December 19 (Saturday 8:30AM) | December 18 (Saturday 8:30AM) |
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Fall Degree Awarded Date |
January 19, 2020 (Sunday) | January 24, 2021 (Sunday) | January 23 (Sunday) |
The Religious Accommodation Policy can be invoked for those seeking excused absences from work or classes: Religious Holidays: Policy and Calendar
Winter Term
| EVENT | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of Class (Full and First part of term) | December 26 (Thursday) | December28 (Monday) | TBD |
| Last Day for Web Registration | December 27 (Friday) | December 29 (Tuesday) | TBD |
| Last Day to add/drop without a "W" | December 30 (Monday) | December 29 (Tuesday) | TBD |
| Last Day to withdraw with a "W" | January 10 (Friday) | January 8 (Friday) | TBD |
| Last Day of Classes | January 17 (Friday) | January 22 (Friday) | TBD |
| Grades Due | January 20 (Monday) | January 25 (Monday) | TBD |
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of Class | January 20 (Monday) | January 25 (Monday) | January 24 (Monday) |
| Last Day for Web Registration (First part of term) | January 21 (Tuesday) | January 26 (Tuesday) | January 25 (Tuesday) |
| Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (First part of term) | January 23 (Thursday) | January 28 (Thursday) | January 27 (Thursday) |
| Last Day for Web Registration | January 26 (Sunday) | January 31 (Sunday) | January 30 (Sunday) |
| Last Day to add courses without instructor permission | January 26 (Sunday) | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to add/drop a course without a "W" | January 31 (Friday) | February 5 (Friday) | February 4 (Friday) |
| Last Day to apply for May graduation | February 1 (Saturday) | February 1 (Monday) | February 1 (Tuesday) |
| Last Day to select OR cancel Pass/Fail | February 7 (Friday) | February 12 (Friday) | February 11 (Friday) |
| Common Hour exam Day 1 | February 18 (Tuesday) | February 22 (Monday) | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 2 | February 19 (Wednesday) | February 24 (Wednesday) |
TBD |
| Last Day to withdraw with a "W" (First part of term) | February 21 (Friday) | February 26 (Friday) | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 3 | February 20 (Thursday) | March 2 (Tuesday) | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 4 | February 25 (Tuesday) | March 4 (Thursday) | TBD |
| Mid-term grades due | March 6 (Friday) | March 12 (Friday) | March 11 (Friday) |
| Spring Break | March 9-13 (Monday-Friday) | March 15-19 (Monday-Friday) | March 14-18 (Monday-Friday) |
| Classes Resume | March 16 (Monday) | March 22 (Monday) | March 21 (Monday) |
| Last Day for Web Registration (Second part of term) | March 17 (Tuesday) | March 23 (Tuesday) | March 22 (Tuesday) |
| Last Day to add/drop without a "W" (Second part of term) | March 19 (Thursday) | March 25 (Thursday) | March 24 (Thursday) |
| Common Hour exam Day 1 | March 30 (Monday) | April 5 (Monday) | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 2 | April 1 (Wednesday) | April 7 (Wednesday) | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 3 | April 7 (Tuesday) | April 13 (Tuesday) | TBD |
| Common Hour exam Day 4 | April 9 (Thursday) | April 15 (Thursday) | TBD |
| Registration for Summer and Fall (See Registration Schedule) |
April 13-22 (Monday-Wednesday) | TBD | TBD |
| Last day for May doctoral candidates to deliver dissertation drafts to dean | April 10 (Friday) | April 9 (Friday) | April 8 (Friday) |
| Last Day to withdraw with a "W" | April 17 (Friday) | April 16 (Friday) | TBD |
| Last day to withdraw with a "W" (Second part of term) | April 17 (Friday) | April 23 (Friday) | April 8 (Friday) |
| Last day for in-class exams | April 24 (Friday) | April 30 (Friday) | April 29 (Friday) |
| Last day for May doctoral candidates to complete all degree requirements | May 1 (Friday) | May 7 (Friday) | May 6 (Friday) |
| Last day for May master's candidates to electronically upload thesis & deliver final paperwork to Registration & Academic Services | May 1 (Friday) | May 7 (Friday) | May 6 (Friday) |
| Last Day of Classes | May 1 (Friday) | May 7 (Friday) | May 6 (Friday) |
| Review/Consultation/Study Period -Tuesday classes | May 2 (Saturday) | May 8 (Saturday) | May 7 (Saturday) |
| Review/Consultation/Study Period -Monday classes | May 4 (Monday) | May 10 (Monday) | May 9 (Monday) |
| Final Exams Begin | May 5 (Tuesday) | May 11 (Tuesday) | May 10 (Tuesday) |
| Final Exams End | May 13 (Wednesday) | May 19 (Wednesday) | May 18 (Wednesday) |
| Grades Due | May 16 (Saturday 8:30AM) | May 22 (Saturday 8:30AM) | May 21 (Saturday 8:30AM) |
| Doctoral Degree Hooding Ceremony | May 17 (Sunday) | May 23 (Sunday) | May 22 (Sunday) |
| University Commencement Day | May 18 (Monday) | May 24 (Monday) | May 23 (Monday) |
Unless otherwise noted, classes are held.
The Religious Accommodation Policy can be invoked for those seeking excused absences from work or classes: Religious Holidays: Policy and Calendar
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) |