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Spring 2021

Note:

  • These dates apply to full semester courses. For part-semester courses, refer to the University Academic Calendar.
  • Spring 2021 Registration Timetable can be viewed on the University's Registrar website.
Action Date
Intent to Graduate - Activation Period Saturday, January 2 - Monday, January 25
Leave of Absence - Deadline Friday, January 15
1Arrival/Move-In Days Returning Students: January 16-17, by appointment*
New Students: January 17, by appointment*
Student Registration - Deadline Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Day - No Classes Monday, January 18
Classes Begin Tuesday, January 19
2Regular Drop - Deadline Sunday, January 24 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
2Regular Add - Deadline Monday, January 25 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
2Late Drop Begins Monday, January 25
2Late Registration Begins Tuesday, January 26
Wellness Day - No Classes Tuesday, February 9
Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period Begins Monday, February 22
Wellness Day - No Classes Thursday, March 11
Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period Ends Sunday, March 14
Wellness Day - No Classes Wednesday, April 7
2Late Drop - Deadline Friday, April 9 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Declare Minor - Deadline (Graduating Students) Friday, April 9
Withdrawal - Deadline Friday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)
Classes End Friday, April 30
Study Days Saturday, May 1 - Sunday, May 2
Final Exams Monday, May 3 - Friday, May 7
Commencement Saturday, May 8

Calendar Footnotes
1New international students will arrive several days prior to this date.
2These dates apply to full semester courses.

* Arrival/Move-In Days: Residential students will be notified via email with specific information on when and how to schedule their check-in appointment time.

Fall 2020

Note:

  • These dates apply to full semester courses. For part-semester courses, refer to the University Academic Calendar.
  • Fall 2020 Registration Timetable can be viewed on the University's Registrar website.
Action Date
Intent to Graduate - Activation Period August 17 - September 8
Leave of Absence - Deadline August 21
Arrival Day - New Students August 21-22, by appointment*
Arrival Day - Returning Students August 22-23, by appointment*
Student Registration - Deadline August 23
Classes Begin August 24
2Regular Drop - Deadline August 29 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
2Regular Add - Deadline August 30 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
2Late Drop Begins August 30
2Late Registration Begins August 31
Labor Day Holiday - Classes to be held September 7
Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period September 30 - October 25
2Late Drop - Deadline November 13 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Declare Minor - Deadline (Graduating Students) November 13
Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes** November 22- 28
Withdrawal - Deadline December 11 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)
Classes End December 11
Study Days December 12-13
Final Exams ** December 14-18
Commencement December 19

Calendar Footnotes
1New international students will arrive several days prior to this date.
2These dates apply to full semester courses.

* Arrival Days: Check-in appointment scheduling will begin in late July. Residential students will receive more information soon on when and how to schedule their check-in appointment time.

** When classes resume after Thanksgiving break on Nov. 30, the remainder of the semester — including final examinations — will be delivered remotely and online.

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.

See Also

  • University Academic Calendar

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