Academic Calendar
| 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 9 |
| Action | Maymester May 11-May 21 |
6-Week Session May 18-June 26 |
6-Week Session July 1-Aug 12 |
Regular Session May 18-Aug 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Feb. 4, 2020 | Feb. 4, 2020 | Feb. 4, 2020 | Feb. 4, 20202 |
| Registration Deadline | Sunday, May 10 | Sunday, May 17 | Tuesday, June 30 | Sunday, May 17 |
| Intent to Graduate | May 11 - June 19 | May 11 - June 19 | May 11 - June 19 | May 11 - June 19 |
| Classes Begin | May 11 | May 18 | July 1 | May 18 |
| Regular Drop Deadline | May 11 at 11:59 pm (ET) | May 20 at 11:59 pm (ET) | July 3 at 11:59 pm (ET) | May 22 at 11:59 pm (ET) |
| Regular Add Deadline | May 11 at 11:59 pm (ET) | May 21 at 11:59 pm (ET) | July 4 at 11:59 pm (ET) | May 23 at 11:59 pm (ET) |
| Late Drop Begins | May 12 | May 21 | July 4 | May 23 |
| Late Registration Begins | Tuesday, May 12 | Thursday, May 22 | Sunday, July 5 | May 24 |
| Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes | May 25 | May 25 | ||
| Independence Holiday - No Classes | July 6 (observed) | July 6 (observed) | ||
| Late Drop Deadline** | May 13 at 11:59 pm (ET) | June 18 at 11:59 pm (ET) | August 3 at 11:59 pm (ET) | July 25 at 11:59 pm (ET) |
| Withdrawal Deadline* | May 21 at 4:00 pm (ET) | June 26 at 5:00 pm (ET) | August 12 at 5:00 pm (ET) | August 12 at 5:00 pm (ET) |
| Classes End | May 21 | June 26 | August 12 | August 12 |
Calendar Footnotes
1New international students will arrive several days prior to this date.
2These dates apply to full semester courses.
3These dates may vary among campuses.
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.