Fall Semester 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. |
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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 |
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Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m. |
| Friday, August 23 |
Late Registration and Drop and 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. |
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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. |
Spring Semester 2025
| 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. |
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4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment |
| Tuesday, January 14 |
Classes Begin for Spring 2025 |
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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 and 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 |
Summer Semester Calender 2025
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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 Blackboard |
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 |
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| 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 |
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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) |
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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, 2025 |
Wednesday, July 2 |
| Progress Report Due (by 7:00 pm) |
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 5:00PM |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| Final grades Due by 5:00PM Rental Books Due by 4:00PM |
Friday, June 20 |
Thursday, July 10 |
Thursday, July 31 |
Fall Semester 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. |
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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 |
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Late Registration and Drop/Add Period Begins, 8:30 a.m. |
| Friday, August 22 |
Late Registration and Drop and 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. |
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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. |
Spring Semester 2026
| 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. |
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4:30 p.m. Classes Dropped for Non-Payment |
| Tuesday, January 13 |
Classes Begin for Spring 2026 |
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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 and 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 |
Summer Semester Calendar 2026
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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, 2026 |
March 1, 2026 |
March 1, 2026 |
| Registration Begins - All Sessions |
Monday, March 30 |
Monday, March 30 |
Monday, March 30 |
| Bills will be uploaded |
Friday, April 17, 2026 |
Friday, April 17, 2026 |
Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Bills due |
Friday, May 8, 2026 |
Friday, May 8, 2026 |
Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| 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, 2026 |
Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
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 |
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| 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) |
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Friday, July 3 |
Friday, July 3 |
| Financial Aid Freeze Date |
Monday, May 18th |
Monday, May 18th |
Monday, May 18th |
| Progress Report-Sent to Faculty |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
Wednesday, May, 27, 2026 |
Wednesday, July 1, July 2026 |
| Progress Report Due (by 7:00 pm) |
Friday, May 22, 2026 |
Friday, May 29, 2026 |
Thursday, July 2, 2026 |
| 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 5:00PM |
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 |
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| 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 5:00PM
Rental Books Due by 4:00PM |
Thursday, June 18 |
Thursday, July 9 |
Thursday, July 30 |
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