Academic Calendar

Fall
Semester
2019		   
August24SaturdayResidential Student move-in
26MondayFirst day of fall semester classes
30FridayLast day to add or drop fall semester and first half-term classes
September2MondayLabor Day holiday - University is closed
13FridayOfficial Census Date
October4FridayLast day to withdraw from a first half-term class
7-11Mon-FriMidterm exams
11FridayLast day of first half-term classes
11FridayLast day to add or drop internship/practicum
14MondayFall break - no classes; Faculty/staff workshops
15TuesdayFirst day second half-term classes
18FridayLast day to add or drop second half-term classes
November8FridayLast day to withdraw from a fall semester class
15FridayLast day to withdraw from a second half-term class
25-26Mon-TuesThanksgiving Break - No classes
27-29Wed-FriThanksgiving Holiday - University is closed
December6FridayLast day of fall semester and second half-term classes
6FridayLast day to withdraw from the university (i.e. all classes)
9-13Mon-FriFinal exams
13FridayResidential Halls close by 5pm
Spring Semester 2020   
January12SundayResidential Halls open 12:00pm
13MondayFirst day of spring semester classes
17FridayLast day to add or drop spring semester and first half-term classes
20MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Holiday - University offices closed
31FridayOfficial Census Date
February17MondayPresidents' Day Holiday - University is closed
18TuesdayEmployee Service Day - no classes
21FridayLast day to withdraw from a first half-term class
March2-6Mon-FriMidterm exams
6FridayLast day of first half-term classes
6FridayLast day to add or drop internship/practicum/theatre production
9-13Mon-FriSpring Break
16MondayFirst day second half-term classes
20FridayLast day to add or drop second half-term classes
April3FridayLast day to withdraw from a spring semester class
9ThursdayHoly Thursday - University closes at 5:00 pm (no classes after 5:00pm)
10FridayGood Friday - University is closed
13MondayEaster Monday - University is closed
24FridayLast day to withdraw from a second half-term class
May1FridayLast day of spring semester and second half-term classes
1FridayLast day to withdraw from the university (i.e. all classes)
4-8Mon-FriFinal Exams
8FridayCommencement Mass
8FridayResidential Student Move-out by 5:00pm
9SaturdayCommencement Ceremony
9SaturdayResidential Graduating Student Move-out by 4:00pm
Summer
Sessions
2020		   
Fourteen
Week
Summer
Session
May11MondayFirst day of 14-week summer session
22FridayLast day to add or drop a 14-week summer session class
25MondayMemorial Day observed - University is closed
June26FridayLast day to add or drop an internship or practicum
July3FridayIndependence Day Observed - University is closed
17FridayLast day to withdraw from a 14-week summer session class
August14FridayLast day of 14-week summer session
Twelve
Week
Summer
Session [Graduate]
May25MondayMemorial Day observed - University is closed
25MondayResidential Move-in for Summer classes starting 5/26
26TuesdayFirst day of 12-week graduate summer session
29FridayLast day to add or drop a 12-week graduate summer session class
June
July3FridayIndependence Day Observed - University is closed
24FridayLast day to withdraw from a 12-week graduate summer session class
August14FridayLast day of 12-week graduate summer session
14FridayResidential Move-out for Summer classes ending 8/14
Eight Week
Summer
Session
June21SundayResidential Move-in for Summer Session classes starting 6/22
22MondayFirst day of 8-week summer session classes
23TuesdayLast day to add or drop an 8-week summer session class
July3FridayIndependence Day Observed - University is closed
31FridayLast day to withdraw from an 8-week summer session class
August14FridayLast day of 8-week summer session
14FridayResidential Move-out for Summer classes ending 8/14