Academic Calendar
| Action | 1st Six-Week Session | 2nd Six-Week Session |
|---|---|---|
| 1Arrival Day - New Students | May 12 | June 24 |
| Registration - Deadline | May 12 | June 25 |
| Intent to Graduate - Activation Period | May 6 - June 14 | May 6 - June 14 |
| Classes Begin | May 13 | June 26 |
| 2Regular Drop - Deadline | May 15 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) | June 28 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| 2Regular Add - Deadline | May 16 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) | June 29 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| 2Late Drop Begins | May 16 | June 29 |
| 2Late Registration Begins | May 17 | June 30 |
| Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes | May 27 | |
| Independence Holiday - No Classes | July 4 | |
| 2Late Drop - Deadline | June 13 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) | July 29 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| Declare Minor - Deadline (Graduating Students) | July 29 | |
| Withdrawal - Deadline | June 21 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) | August 7 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Classes End | June 21 | August 7 |
| Study Days | June 22 - 23 | August 8 |
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Intent to Graduate - Activation Period | August 12 - September 10 |
| Leave of Absence - Deadline | August 23 |
| 1 Arrival Day - New Students | August 23 |
| 1 Arrival Day - Returning Students | August 25 |
| Student Registration - Deadline | August 25 |
| Classes Begin | August 26 |
| 2Regular Drop - Deadline | August 31 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| 2Regular Add - Deadline | September 1 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| 2Late Drop Begins | September 1 |
| 2Late Registration Begins | September 2 |
| Labor Day Holiday - No Classes | September 2 |
| Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period | September 23 - October 13 |
| 2Late Drop - Deadline | November 15 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| Declare Minor - Deadline (Graduating Students) | November 15 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes | November 24 - 30 |
| Withdrawal - Deadline | December 13 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Classes End | December 13 |
| Study Days | December 14 - 15 |
| Final Exams | December 16 - 20 |
| Commencement | December 21 |
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Intent to Graduate - Activation Period | January 2 - 27 |
| Leave of Absence - Deadline | January 10 |
| 1 Arrival Day - New Students | January 11 |
| Student Registration - Deadline | January 12 |
| Classes Begin | January 13 |
| 2Regular Drop - Deadline | January 18 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| 2Regular Add - Deadline | January 19 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| 2Late Drop Begins | January 19 |
| 2Late Registration Begins | January 20 |
| Martin Luther King Day - No Classes | January 20 |
| Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period | February 17 - March 8 |
| Spring Break - No Classes | March 8 - 14 |
| 2Late Drop - Deadline | April 10 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
| Declare Minor - Deadline (Graduating Students) | April 10 |
| Withdrawal - Deadline | May 1 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) |
| Classes End | May 1 |
| Study Days | May 2 - 3 |
| Final Exams | May 4 - May 8 |
| Commencement | May 8 - 10 |
Calendar Footnotes
1New international students will arrive several days prior to this date.
2These dates apply to full semester courses.
Notice: This calendar is subject to change without notice. In preparing the calendar for an academic year, the University makes every effort to avoid conflicts with religious holidays. However, conflicts are sometimes unavoidable. When they occur, efforts are made to make special arrangements for students affected.