Undergraduate Programs
| Academic Year 2019-2020 | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| New Students Arrive | Aug. 20 | Jan. 16 |
| Orientation | Aug. 20 - 25 | Jan. 17 - 19 |
| Returning Students Arrive | Aug. 23 | Jan. 17 |
| New Student Registration | Aug. 23 | Jan. 17 |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 26 | Jan. 20 |
| Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) | Aug. 30 | Jan. 24 |
| February Break | NA | Feb. 21 |
| Academic Travel | Oct. 19 - Nov. 2 | Mar. 7 - 21 |
| Advising & Registration | Nov. 4 - 15 | Mar. 23 - Apr. 3 |
| University Day Classes will not be held as students are expected to participate in scheduled events |
NA | Apr. 8 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Nov. 22 | Apr. 17 |
| Easter Break | NA | Apr. 13 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 29 | NA |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 6 | May 1 |
| Reading Days | Dec. 7 - 8 | May 2 - 3 |
| Senior Presentations | NA | May 4 - 5 |
| Final Exams Make up exams will be held on the last day of the exam period. |
Dec. 9 - 13 | May 6 - 12 |
| Residence Halls Close (non-graduating students)* | Dec. 15 | May 14 |
| Residence Halls Close (graduating students)* | Dec. 15 | May 18 |
| Commencement | NA | May 17 |
| Offices Closed | Dec. 23, 2019 - Jan. 6, 2020 |
NA |
Please note: Calendar dates are binding. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.
*Residence Halls close at noon on the closing date.
Graduate Programs
| Fall 2019 | |
|---|---|
| New students arrive | Aug. 20 |
| Orientation | Aug. 20 - 24 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 26 |
| Seminar | Oct. 22 - 25 |
| Mid-Semester Break | Oct. 28 - Nov. 2 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 29 |
| Last day of classes | Dec. 13 |
| Offices closed | Dec. 23 2019 - Jan. 6 2020 |
| Spring 2020 | |
| New students arrive | 16 January |
| Orientation | 16 - 19 January |
| Returning students arrive | Jan. 17 |
| Classes begin | Jan. 20 |
| February Break | Feb. 21 |
| Academic Travel | Mar. 7 - 13 |
| University Day | Apr. 8 |
| Easter Break | Apr. 13 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 14 |
| Commencement | May 17 |
| Practical Experience | May 20 - August 30 |
Please note: Calendar dates are binding. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.