Academic Calendar

2024–2025

With approval from appropriate governance board, dates of events are subject to change.

Fall Semester 2024

August 16–22, Fri.–Thu.	International Student Orientation
August 22–23, Thu.–Fri.	Pre-College Conference
AUGUST 22, THU.	College Housing Opens for New Students, 8 a.m.
august 22–25, thu.–sun.	New Student Orientation
august 24, sat.	College Housing Opens for Returning Students, 10 a.m.
August 25, Sun.	Convocation for New Students, 2 p.m.
August 26, MON.	Classes Begin, 8 a.m.
September 2, Mon.	Labor Day; Classes in Session
September 4, Wed.	Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses
September 25, Wed.	Critical Issues Symposium; Day Classes Not in Session, 5 p.m. and Later Classes in Session
SEPTEMBER 26, THU.	Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses
October 4, Fri.	Fall Recess Begins, 6 p.m.
October 9, Wed.	Fall Recess Ends, 8 a.m. Monday Schedule in Effect
OCTOBER 15, TUE.	First-Half Semester Courses End
OCTOBER 16, WED.	Last- Half Semester Courses Begin
October 16, Wed.	Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m.
OCTOBER 23, WED.	Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses
OCTOBER 25– 26, FRI.–SAT.	One Big Weekend – Homecoming and Family Weekend
NOVEMBER 1, FRI.	Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses
November 4– 8, Mon.–Fri.	Class Registration for Spring (continuing students)
NOVEMBER 18, MON.	Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses
November 27, WED.	Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 8 a.m., Offices Open Wednesday
DECEMBER 2, Mon.	Thanksgiving Recess Ends, 8 a.m.
December 6, Fri.	Last Day of Classes
December 9–13, Mon.–Fri.	Semester Examinations
December 13, Fri.	College Housing Closes, 5 p.m.
December 18, WED.	Final Grades Due, 4 p.m.
DECEMBER 23, MON.	Campus Shutdown Begins, Offices Closed
Number of Days	M: 14, T: 14, W: 14, R: 14, F: 14 70 total days

Spring Semester 2025

JANUARY 2, THU.	Campus Shutdown Ends, Offices Reopen
January 4, Sat.	College Housing Opens, 12 p.m.
January 6, Mon.	Classes Begin, 8 a.m.
January 15, Wed.	Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses
January 24, Fri.	Incomplete (I) Grades from Fall Semester become "F"
FEBRUARY 3, MON.	Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses
February 7, Fri.	Winter Recess Begins, 6 p.m.
February 12, Wed.	Winter Recess Ends, 8 a.m. Monday Schedule in Effect
FEBRUARY 25, TUE.	First-Half Semester Courses End
FEBRUARY 26, WED.	Last-Half Semester Courses Begin
February 26, Wed.	Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m.
MARCH 5, WED.	Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses
March 12, WED.	Last Day to Withdraw for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses
March 14, Fri.	Spring Recess Begins, 8 a.m.
March 24, Mon.	Spring Recess Ends, 8 a.m.
MARCH 31 – APRIL 4, MON. – FRI.	Class Registration for Fall (Continuing Students)
TBD	Last day to Withdraw for a “W" Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses
APRIL 18, Fri.	Good Friday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed
April 21, Mon.	Easter Holiday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Open
April 23, WED.	Honors Convocation, Jack Miller Auditorium, 7 p.m.
April 25, Fri.	Spring Festival; Classes Dismissed at 3 p.m.
TBD	Alumni Weekend
April 28 – May 2, Mon.–Fri.	Semester Examinations
May 2, Fri.	College Housing Closes for Students Not Participating in Commencement, 5 p.m.
May 4, Sun.	Baccalaureate and Commencement
May 5, Mon.	College Housing Closes for Students Participating in Commencement, 12 p.m.
May 7, Wed.	Final Grades Due, 4 p.m.
Number of Days	M: 14, T: 14, W: 14, R: 15, F: 13 70 total days

May Term 2025

May 5, Mon.	Classes Begin, 9 a.m.
May 7, Wed.	Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses
May 9, Fri.	Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade
May 22, Thu.	Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail
May 26, Mon.	Memorial Day Holiday: Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed
May 30, Fri.	May Term Ends

June Term 2025

June 2, Mon.	Classes Begin, 9 a.m.
June 4, Wed.	Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses
June 6, Fri.	Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade
June 19, Thu.	Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail
June 20, Fri.	Incomplete (I) Grades from Spring Semester Become "F"
June 27, Fri.	June Term Ends

July Term 2025

JUNE 30, Mon.	Classes Begin, 9 a.m.
July 2, WED.	Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses
July 4, FRI.	July 4th; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed
July 7, MON.	Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade
July 17, THU.	Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail
July 25, FRI.	July Term Ends