Academic Calendar
2020–2021
Fall Semester 2020
TBD | International Student Orientation |
Canceled | Pre-College Conference |
August 12–14, Wed.–Fri. | Move in for New Students (Assigned Times) |
August 14–16, Fri.–Sun. | New Student Orientation |
August 15–16, Sat.–Sun. | Move in for Returning Students (Assigned Times) |
TBD | Convocation for New Students and Parents, 2 p.m. |
August 17, Mon. | Classes Begin, 8 a.m. |
August 26, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses |
September 7, Mon. | Labor Day; Classes in Session |
September 14, Mon. | All Classes Follow a Wednesday Schedule |
September 16, Wed. | Mid-Semester Break, Classes Not in Session |
September 18, Fri. | Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses |
TBD | One Big Weekend – Homecoming and Family Weekend |
October 5, Mon. | First-Half Semester Courses End |
October 6, Tue. | Last- Half Semester Courses Begin |
October 7, Wed. | Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
October 15, Thu. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses |
October 15–17, Thu.–Sat. | One Big Virtual Weekend | Homecoming and Family Weekend |
October 20, Tue. | Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses |
October 26–28, Mon.–Wed. | Online Registration for Spring (students with 20 or more credits) |
October 29–30, Thu.–Fri. | Guided Registration for Spring (students with fewer than 20 credits) |
November 6, Fri. | Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses |
November 16, Mon. | Last Day of Classes |
November 17, Tue. | Study Break |
November 18–24, Wed.–Tue. | Semester Examinations |
November 24, Tue. | College Housing Closes, 5 p.m. |
November 26, Thu. | Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 8 a.m., Offices Closed |
November 30, Mon. | Thanksgiving Recess Ends, 8 a.m. |
December 4, Fri. | Final Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
Number of Days | M: 14, T: 14, W: 14, R: 14, F: 14 70 total days |
Spring Semester 2021
TBD | College Housing Opens |
January 25, Mon. | Classes Begin, 8 a.m. |
January 29, Fri. | Incomplete (I) Grades from Fall Semester become "F" |
February 3, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses |
February 26, Fri. | Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses |
March 12, Fri. | First-Half Semester Courses End |
March 15, Mon. | Last-Half Semester Courses Begin |
March 16, Tue. | Break Day; Classes Not in Session |
March 17, Wed. | Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
March 22, Mon. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses |
March 25, Thu. | Break Day; Classes Not in Session |
March 29–April 1, Mon.–Thu. | Online Registration for Fall (continuing students) |
April 2, Fri. | Good Friday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
April 5, Mon. | Easter Holiday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
April 8, Thu. | Last Day to Withdraw for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses |
April 16–17, Fri.–Sat. | Virtual Alumni Weekend |
April 22, Thu. | Last day to Withdraw for a “W" Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses |
April 28, Wed. | Break Day; Classes Not in Session |
TBD | Honors Convocation |
May 7, Fri. | Last Day of Classes |
May 10–14, Mon.–Fri. | Semester Examinations |
TBD | College Housing Closes for Students Not Participating in Commencement, 5 p.m. |
May 16, Sun. | Baccalaureate and Commencement |
TBD | College Housing Closes for Students Participating in Commencement |
May 19, Wed. | Final Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
Number of Days | M: 14, T: 14, W: 14, R: 14, F: 14 70 total days |
May Term 2021
May 24, Mon. | Classes Begin, 9 a.m. |
May 26, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
May 28, Fri. | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
May 31, Mon. | Memorial Day Holiday: Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
June 10, Thu. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
June 18, Fri. | May Term Ends |
June Term 2021
June 21, Mon. | Classes Begin, 9 a.m. |
June 23, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
June 25, Fri. | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
July 5, Mon. | July 4th; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
July 8, Thu. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
July 16, Fri. | June Term Ends |
There will be no July Term in 2021
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