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Academic calendars are subject to change without notice. This calendar is regularly maintained and supersedes what may have been listed in the most recent catalog which is published annually.
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
Academic Year 2020-2021
Fall Term 2020
Full Term August 24, 2020 - December 4, 2020
| First day of class | Monday, August 24, 2020 |
| Last day for web registration | Friday, August 28, 2020 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission | Friday, September 4, 2020 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, September 11, 2020 |
| Deadline to apply for January graduation | Thursday, October 1, 2020 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, September 21, 2020; Wednesday, September 23, 2020; Tuesday, September 29, 2020; Thursday, October 1, 2020 |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, October 9, 2020 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, October 26, 2020; Wednesday, October 28, 2020; Tuesday, November 3, 2020; Thursday, November 5, 2020 |
| Winter/Spring Registration Period | (please follow the link for registration days and times) |
| Pacing Break | Rescheduled Monday, November 23 - Tuesday, November 24, 2020 |
| Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs Office | Friday, November 6, 2020 |
| Last day for in-class exams | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Rescheduled pacing break Monday, November 23-Tuesday, November 24, 2020 and Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - Friday, November, 27, 2020 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, December 4, 2020 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 4, 2020 |
| Last day for January master's candidates to electronically upload thesis and deliver final paperwork to Registration & Academic Services | Friday, December 4, 2020 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, December 5, 2020 - Monday, December 7, 2020 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - Wednesday, December 16, 2020 |
| Grades due | Saturday, December 19, 2020 @ 08:30 am |
| Degrees Awarded | Sunday, January 24, 2021 |
First Part of Term August 24, 2020 - October 9, 2020
| First day of class | Monday, August 24, 2020 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, August 25, 2020 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission | Thursday, August 27, 2020 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, September 25, 2020 |
| Last day of class | Friday, October 9, 2020 |
| Grades Due | Monday, October 12, 2020 |
Second Part of Term October 12, 2020 - December 4, 2020
| First day of class | Monday, October 12, 2020 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, October 13, 2020 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission | Thursday, October 15, 2020 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, October 30, 2020 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 4, 2020 |
| Grades Due | Monday, December 7, 2020 |
Winter Term 2020
Winter Term December 28, 2020 - January 29, 2021
| First day of class | Monday, December 28, 2020 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, December 29, 2020 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission | Thursday, December 31, 2020 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, January 15, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Friday, January 29, 2021 |
| Grades due | Monday, February 1, 2021 |
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 2021
Full Term February 1, 2021 - May 7, 2021
| First day of class | Monday, February 1, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Friday, February 5, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, February 12, 2021 |
| Deadline to apply for May graduation | Monday, February 1, 2021 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, February 19, 2021 |
| Common Hour Exams |
Monday, March 1, 2021 through |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, March 19, 2021 |
| Common Hour Exams |
Monday, April 5, 2021 through |
| Summer/Fall Registration Period | Monday, April 19, 2021 through Thursday, April 22, 2021 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Friday, April 16, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, April 16, 2021 |
| Last day for in-class exams | Friday, April 30, 2021 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Friday, May 7, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 7, 2021 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, May 8 - Monday, May 10, 2021 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 19, 2021 |
| Grades due | Saturday, May 22, 2021 |
| Doctoral Hooding Ceremony (pending) | Visit University Communication |
| University Commencement Ceremony (pending) | Visit University Communication |
First Part of Term February 1, 2021 - March 19, 2021
| First day of class | Monday, February 1, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, February 2, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, February 4, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, March 5, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Friday, March 19, 2021 |
| Grades due | Monday, March 22, 2021 |
Second Part of Term March 22, 2021 - May 7, 2021
| First day of class | Monday, March 22, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, March 25, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, April 23, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 7, 2021 |
| Grades due | Monday, May 10, 2021 |
Summer Term 2021
Full Term May 25, 2021 - August 12, 2021
| First day of class | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Friday, May 28, 2021 |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | Monday, May 31, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, June 4, 2021 |
| Make-up day (Commencement) | Friday, June 4, 2021 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Wednesday, June 10, 2021 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day) | Friday, June 11, 2021 |
| Independence Day (celebrated, no classes) | Monday, July 5, 2021 |
| Make-up day (Independence Day) | Friday, July 9, 2021 |
| Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs Office | Thursday, July 22, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Thursday, July 29, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 12, 2021 |
| Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Thursday, August 12, 2021 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 13-14, 2021 |
| Grades due | Tuesday, August 17, 2021 |
| Degrees Awarded | Sunday, August 22, 2021 |
Summer Term I May 25, 2021 - July 1, 2021
| First day of class | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Wednesday, May 26, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, May 28, 2021 |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | Monday, May 31, 2021 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 |
| Make-up day (Commencement) | Friday, June 4, 2021 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day Holiday) | Friday, June 11, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, July 1, 2021 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, July 2-3, 2021 |
| Grades due | Tuesday, July 6, 2021 |
Summer Term II July 6, 2021 - August 12, 2021
| First day of class | Tuesday, July 6, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Wednesday, July 7, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, July 9, 2021 |
| Make-up day (Independence Day) | Friday, July 9, 2021 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Monday, July 12,2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Wednesday, July 28, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 12, 2021 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 13-14, 2021 |
| Grade due | Tuesday, August 17, 2021 |
Academic Year 2021-2022
Fall Term 2021
Full Term August 23, 2021 - December 3, 2021
| First day of class | Monday, August 23, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Friday, August 27, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, September 3, 2021 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, September 10, 2021 |
| Deadline to apply for January graduation | Friday, October 1, 2021 |
| Common Hour Exams | TBD |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, October 8, 2021 |
| Common Hour Exams | TBD |
| Winter/Spring Registration Period | TBD |
| Pacing Break | Monday, October 11, 2021 |
| Civic Engagement Day (no classes held) | Tuesday, November 2, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, November 5, 2021 |
| Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Friday, November 5, 2021 |
| Last day for in-class exams | Tuesday, November 23, 2021 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday-Friday, November 24-26, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 3, 2021 |
| Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Friday, December 3, 2021 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, December 4, 2021 - Monday, December 6, 2021 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - Wednesday, December 15, 2021 |
| Grades due | Saturday, December 18, 2021 @ 08:30 am |
First Part of Term August 23, 2021 - October 8, 2021
| First day of class | Monday, August 23, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, August 24, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, August 26, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, September 24, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Friday, October 8, 2021 |
| Grades Due | Monday, October 11, 2021 |
Second Part of Term October 13, 2021 - December 3, 2021
| First day of class | Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Wednesday, October 13, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, October 15, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Monday, November 15, 2021 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 3, 2021 |
| Grades Due | Monday, December 6, 2021 |
Winter Term 2021
Winter Term December 27, 2021 - January 21, 2022
| First day of class | Monday, December 27, 2021 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, December 28, 2021 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, December 30, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, January 14, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Friday, January 21, 2022 |
| Grades due | Monday, January 24, 2022 |
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 2022
Full Term January 24, 2022 - May 6, 2022
| First day of class | Monday, January 24, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Friday, January 28, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, February 4, 2022 |
| Deadline to apply for May graduation | Tuesday, February 1, 2022 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, February 11, 2022 |
| Common Hour Exams | TBD |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, March 11, 2022 |
| Spring Break |
Monday, March 14 - Friday, March 18, 2022 |
| Common Hour Exams | TBD |
| Summer/Fall Registration Period | TBD |
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Last day to withdraw with a W |
Friday, April 8, 2022 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Friday, April 15, 2022 |
| Last day for in-class exams | Friday, April 29, 2022 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Friday, May 6, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 6, 2022 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, May 7 - Monday, May 9, 2022 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, May 10 through Wednesday, May 18, 2022 |
| Grades due | Saturday, May 21, 2022 |
| Doctoral Hooding Ceremony | Sunday, May 22, 2022 |
| University Commencement Ceremony | Monday, May 23, 2022 |
First Part of Term January 24, 2022 - March 11, 2022
| First day of class | Monday, January 24, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, January 25, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, January 27, 2022 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, February 25, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Friday, March 11, 2022 |
| Grades due | Monday, March 14, 2022 |
Second Part of Term March 21, 2022 - May 6, 2022
| First day of class | Monday, March 21, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, March 22, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, March 24, 2022 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, April 15, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 6, 2022 |
| Grades due | Monday, May 9, 2022 |
Summer Term 2022
Full Term May 24, 2022 - August 11, 2022
| First day of class | Tuesday, May 24, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Friday, May 28, 2022 |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | Monday, May 30, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, June 3, 2022 |
| Make-up day (Commencement) | Friday, June 3, 2022 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Wednesday, June 1, 2022 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day) | Friday, June 10, 2022 |
| Independence Day (no classes) | Monday, July 4, 2022 |
| Make-up day (Independence Day) | Friday, July 8, 2022 |
| Last day for August doctoral and mater's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Thursday, July 21, 2022 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Thursday, July 28, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 11, 2022 |
| Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Thursday, August 11, 2022 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 12-13, 2022 |
| Grades due | Tuesday, August 16, 2022 |
Summer Term I May 24, 2022 - June 30, 2022
| First day of class | Tuesday, May 24, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Wednesday, May 25, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, May 27, 2022 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Wednesday, June 1, 2022 |
| Make-up day (Commencement) | Friday, June 3, 2022 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day Holiday) | Friday, June 10, 2022 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Wednesday, June 15, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, July 1-2, 2022 |
| Grades due | Tuesday, July 5, 2022 |
Summer Term II July 5, 2022 - August 11, 2022
| First day of class | Tuesday, July 5, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Wednesday, July 6, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, July 8, 2022 |
| Make-up day (Independence Day) | Friday, July 8, 2022 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Monday, July 11, 2022 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Wednesday, July 27, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 11, 2022 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 12-13, 2022 |
| Grade due | Tuesday, August 15, 2022 |
Academic Year 2022-2023
Fall Term 2022
Full Term August 22, 2022 - December 2, 2022
| First day of class | Monday, August 22, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Friday, August 26, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, September 2, 2022 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, September 9, 2022 |
| Deadline to apply for January graduation | Saturday, October 1, 2022 |
| Common Hour Exams | TBD |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, October 7, 2022 |
| Common Hour Exams | TBD |
| Winter/Spring Registration Period | TBD |
| Pacing Break | Monday/Tuesday, October 10-11, 2022 |
| Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Friday, November 4, 2022 |
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Last day to withdraw with a W |
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 |
| Last day for in-class exams | Tuesday, November 22, 2022 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday-Friday, November 23-25, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 2, 2022 |
| Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to Graduate Programs office | Friday, December 2, 2022 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, December 3, 2022 - Monday, December 5, 2022 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - Wednesday, December 14, 2022 |
| Grades due | Saturday, December 17, 2022 @ 08:30 am |
First Part of Term August 22, 2022 - October 7, 2022
| First day of class | Monday, August 22, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, August 23, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, August 25, 2022 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, September 23, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Friday, October 7, 2022 |
| Grades Due | Monday, October 10, 2022 |
Second Part of Term October 12, 2022 - December 2, 2022
| First day of class | Monday, October 12, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, October 13, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Monday, October 17, 2022 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Tuesday, November 15, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 2, 2022 |
| Grades Due | Monday, December 5, 2022 |
Winter Term 2022
Winter Term December 26, 2022 - January 20, 2023
| First day of class | Monday, December 26, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, December 27, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, December 29, 2022 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, January 13, 2023 |
| Last day of class | Friday, January 20, 2023 |
| Grades due | Monday, January 23, 2023 |
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 2023
Full Term January 23, 2023 - May 5, 2023
| First day of class | Monday, January 23, 2023 |
| Last day for web registration | Friday, January 27, 2023 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, February 3, 2023 |
| Deadline to apply for May graduation | Wednesday, February 1, 2023 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, February 10, 2023 |
| Common Hour Exams | TBD |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, March 10, 2023 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17, 2023 |
| Common Hour Exams | TBD |
| Summer/Fall Registration Period | TBD |
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Last day to withdraw with a W |
Friday, April 14, 2023 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | TBD |
| Last day for in-class exams | Friday, April 28, 2023 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | TBD |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, May 6 - Monday, May 8, 2023 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, May 9 through Wednesday, May 17, 2023 |
| Grades due | Saturday, May 20, 2023 |
| Doctoral Hooding Ceremony | TBD |
| University Commencement Ceremony | Sunday, May 21, 2023 |
First Part of Term January 23, 2023 - March 10, 2023
| First day of class | Monday, January 23, 2023 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, January 26, 2023 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, February 24, 2023 |
| Last day of class | Friday, March 10, 2023 |
| Grades due | Monday, March 13, 2023 |
Second Part of Term March 20, 2023 - May 5, 2023
| First day of class | Monday, March 20, 2023 |
| Last day for web registration | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, March 23, 2023 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, April 21, 2023 |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Grades due | Monday, May 8, 2023 |
Summer Term 2023
Full Term May 22, 2023 - August 10, 2023
| First day of class | Monday, May 22, 2023 |
| Last day for web registration | Friday, May 26, 2023 |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | Monday, May 29, 2023 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, June 2, 2023 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Friday, June 9, 2023 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day) | Friday, June 2 2023 |
| Independence Day (no classes) | Tuesday, July 4, 2023 |
| Make-up day (Independence Day) | Friday, July 7, 2023 |
| Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Thursday, July 20, 2023 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Thursday, July 27, 2023 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 10, 2023 |
| Last day for August doctoral and master's candiates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Thursday, August 10, 2023 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 11-12, 2023 |
| Grades due | Tuesday, August 15, 2023 |
Summer Term I May 22 2023 - June 29, 2023
| First day of class | Monday, May 22, 2023 |
| Last day for web registration | Wednesday, May 23, 2023 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Thursday, May 25, 2023 |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | Monday, May 29, 2023 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Thurssday, June 1, 2023 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day Holiday) | Friday, June 2, 2023 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Thursday, June 15, 2023 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, June 29, 2023 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, June 30 - July 1, 2023 |
| Grades due | Wednesday, July 5, 2023 |
Summer Term II July 5, 2021 - August 12, 2021
| First day of class | Tuesday, July 5, 2022 |
| Last day for web registration | Wednesday, July 6, 2022 |
| Last day to add w/ instructor permission/last day to drop without a W | Friday, July 8, 2022 |
| Make-up day (Independence Day) | Friday, July 8, 2022 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Monday, July 11,2022 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Wednesday, July 27, 2022 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 11, 2022 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 12-13, 2022 |
| Grade due | Tuesday, August 15, 2022 |