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 2024-2025
Fall Term 2024
Full Term August 26, 2024 - December 6, 2024
| First day of class | Monday, August 26, 2024 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Friday, August 30, 2024 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Friday, September 6, 2024 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, September 13, 2024 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, September 23 - Thursday, October 3, 2024 |
| Deadline to apply for January graduation | Sunday, October 1, 2024 |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, October 11, 2024 |
| Pacing Break |
Monday, October 14, 2024 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, October 28 - Thursday, November 7, 2024 |
| Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs Office | Friday, November 8, 2024 |
| Civic Engagement Day (no classes held) | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, November 8, 2024 |
| Winter/Spring Registration Period | Monday, November 11 - Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
| Last day for in-class exams | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29, 2024 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 6, 2024 |
| Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Friday, December 6, 2024 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, December 7, 2024 - Monday, December 9, 2024 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - Wednesday, December 18, 2024 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Saturday, December 21, 2024 @ 08:30 am |
| Degrees Awarded | Sunday, January 19, 2025 |
First Part of Term August 26, 2024 - October 11, 2024
| First day of class | Monday, August 26, 2024 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Tuesday, August 27, 2024 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Thursday, August 29, 2024 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, September 27, 2024 |
| Last day of class | Friday, October 11, 2024 |
| Grades Due by 8:30 am | Monday, October 14, 2024 |
Second Part of Term October 15, 2024 - December 6, 2024
| First day of class | Tuesday, October 15, 2024 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Friday, October 18, 2024 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, November 15, 2024 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 6, 2024 |
| Grades Due by 8:30 am | Saturday, December 21, 2024 @ 8:30 am |
Winter Term 2024
Winter Term December 26, 2024 - January 17, 2025
| First day of class | Thursday, December 26, 2024 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Friday, December 27, 2024 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Thursday, January 9, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Friday, January 17, 2025 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
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 2025
Full Term January 20, 2025 - May 2, 2025
| First day of class | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Friday, January 24, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Friday, January 31, 2025 |
| Deadline to apply for May graduation | Saturday, February 1, 2025 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, February 7, 2025 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, February 17-Thursday, February 27, 2025 |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, March 7, 2025 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 14, 2025 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, March 31 - Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
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Last day to withdraw with a W |
Friday, April 11, 2025 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Friday, April 11, 2025 |
| Summer/Fall Registration Period | Monday, April 14 - Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
| Last day for in-class exams | Friday, April 25, 2025 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Friday, May 2, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 2, 2025 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, May 3 - Monday, May 5, 2025 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 14, 2025 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 8:30 am |
| Graduate Commencement & Doctoral Hooding Ceremony | Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony | Sunday, May 18, 2025 |
| Degree Award Date | Sunday, May 18, 2025 |
First Part of Term January 20, 2025 - March 7, 2025
| First day of class | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Thursday, January 23, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, February 21, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Friday, March 7, 2025 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Monday, March 10, 2025 |
Second Part of Term March 17, 2025 - May 2, 2025
| First day of class | Monday, March 17, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Thursday, March 20, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 2, 2025 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
Summer Term 2025
Full Term May 19, 2025 - August 7, 2025
| First day of class | Monday, May 19, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Friday, May 23, 2025 |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Friday, May 30, 2025 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day) | Friday, May 30, 2025 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Tuesday, June 3, 2025 |
| Last day for August doctoral and mater's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Friday, July 25, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, July 25, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 7, 2025 |
| Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Thursday, August 7, 2025 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 8-9, 2025 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 8:30 am |
| Degrees Awarded | Sunday, August 24, 2025 |
Summer Term I May 19, 2025 - June 26, 2025
| First day of class | Monday, May 19, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Thursday, May 22, 2025 |
| Memorial Day (No classes held) | Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Tuesday, May 27, 2025 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day Holiday) | Friday, May 30, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, June 26, 2025 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, June 27-28, 2025 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 @ 8:30 am |
Summer Term II June 30, 2025 - August 7, 2025
| First day of class | Monday, June 30, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 7, 2025 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 8-9, 2025 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Tuesday, August 12, 2025 @ 8:30 am |
Academic Year 2025-2026
Fall Term 2025
Full Term August 25, 2025 - December 5, 2025
| First day of class | Monday, August 25, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Friday, September 5, 2025 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, September 12, 2025 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, September 22 - Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
| Deadline to apply for January graduation | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, October 10, 2025 |
| Pacing Break |
Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, October 27 - Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| Civic Engagement Day (no classes held) | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, November 7, 2025 |
| Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs Office | Friday, November 7, 2025 |
| Winter/Spring Registration Period | Monday, November 10 - Thursday, November 13, 2025 |
| Last day for in-class exams | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
| Last day for January doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| Degrees Awarded | Sunday, January 25, 2026 |
First Part of Term August 25, 2025 - October 10, 2025
| First day of class | Monday, August 25, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Thursday, August 28, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Friday, October 10, 2025 |
| Grades Due by 8:30 am | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
Second Part of Term October 14, 2025 - December 5, 2025
| First day of class | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Friday, October 17, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| Last day of class | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
| Grades Due by 8:30 am | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
Winter Term 2025
Winter Term December 26, 2025 - January 23, 2026
| First day of class | Friday, December 26, 2025 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Monday, December 29, 2025 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, January 9, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Friday, January 23, 2026 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Monday, January 26, 2026 |
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 2026
Full Term January 26, 2026 - May 20, 2026
| First day of class | Monday, January 26, 2026 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Deadline to apply for May graduation | Saturday, February 1, 2026 |
| Deadline to select or cancel Pass/Fail grading | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, February 23 -Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
| Midterm grades due | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| Spring Break | Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Common Hour Exams | Monday, March 30 - Thursday, April 9, 2026 |
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Last day to withdraw with a W |
Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Summer/Fall Registration Period (tentative) | Monday, April 13 - Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Last day for in-class exams | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Last day for May doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Friday, May 8, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 8, 2026 |
| Review/Consultation Days (RCS) | Saturday, May 9 - Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Final exam period | Tuesday, May 12 through Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Saturday, May 23, 2026 @ 8:30 am |
| Graduate Commencement & Doctoral Hooding Ceremony | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Degree Award Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
First Part of Term January 26, 2026 - March 13, 2026
| First day of class | Monday, January 26, 2026 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Friday, March 13, 2026 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Monday, March 16, 2026 |
Second Part of Term March 23, 2026 - May 8, 2026
| First day of class | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Thursday, March 26, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, April 24. 2026 |
| Last day of class | Friday, May 8, 2026 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
Summer Term 2026
Full Term May 26, 2026 - August 15, 2026
| First day of class | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Memorial Day (no classes) | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day) | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Last day for August doctoral and mater's candidates to deliver dissertations or thesis drafts to Graduate Programs office | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| Last day for August doctoral and master's candidates to upload dissertations or thesis and deliver final paperwork to RAS | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 14-15, 2026 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 8:30 am |
| Degrees Awarded (Tentative) | Sunday, August 23, 2026 |
Summer Term I May 26, 2026 - July 04, 2026
| First day of class | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Memorial Day (No classes held) | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Make-up day (Memorial Day Holiday) | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, July 2, 2026 |
| Final exams | Friday/Sunday, July 3-5, 2026 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 8:30 am |
Summer Term II July 6, 2026 - August 15, 2026
| First day of class | Monday, July 6, 2026 |
| Last day for online registration without instructor permission | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Last day to add online with instructor permission; last day to drop online without a W | Thursday, July 9, 2026 |
| Last day to request or cancel Pass/Fail | Friday, July 10, 2026 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W | Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| Last day of class | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| Final exams | Friday/Saturday, August 14-15, 2026 |
| Grades due by 8:30 am | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 8:30 am |