Undergraduate Programs
| Fall 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Student Registration | Aug. 21 online | |
| New Students Arrive | Aug. 28 - 29 | |
| Orientation | Aug. 24 - 26 online | |
| Returning Students Arrive | Aug. 28 - 29 | |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 31 | |
| Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) | Sept. 4 | |
| Phase 2 Arrivals for Returning Students | Sept. 6 - 7 | |
| Phase 2 Arrivals for New Students | Sept. 15 - 16 | |
| Academic Travel | Oct. 24 - Nov. 2 | |
| University Administrative Offices Closed | Nov. 2 | |
| November Break | Nov. 3 - 4 | |
| Advising & Registration | Nov. 4 - 13 | |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Nov. 20 | |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 4 | |
| Reading Days | Dec. 5 - 6 | |
| Final Exams | Dec. 7 - 11 | |
| Residence Halls Close (all students)* | Dec. 13 | |
| Offices Closed | Dec. 21, 2020 - Jan. 1, 2021 | |
| (Last business day Friday, December 18; offices reopen Monday, January 4. The offices will also be closed on January 6, 2021.) | ||
| Spring 2021 | ||
| January Term (J Term) | Jan. 4 - 15 | |
| New Student Registration (online) | Jan. 12 | |
| Orientation (online) | Jan. 11 - 15 | |
| New Students Arrive | Jan. 15 - 16 | |
| Returning Students Arrive | Jan. 15 - 16 | |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 18 | |
| Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) | Jan. 22 | |
| University Offices Closed | Mar. 8 | |
| March Break | Mar. 8 - 9 | |
| Advising & Registration | Mar. 10 - 19 | |
| Virtual University Day (Regular classes will not be held) | Mar. 25 | |
| Academic Travel | Mar. 26 - Apr. 2 | |
| Easter Break | Apr. 5 | |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Apr. 16 | |
| Last Day of Classes | Apr. 30 | |
| Reading Days | May 1 - 2 | |
| Senior Presentations | May 3 - 4 | |
| Final Exams | May 5 - 11 | |
| Residence Halls Close (non-graduating students)* | May 14 | |
| Residence Halls Close (graduating students)* | May 17 | |
| Commencement | May 15 (Sat) | |
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 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Online |
| New Students Arrive | Aug. 21 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 24 |
| Mid-Semester Break | Oct. 26 - 30 |
| University Offices Closed | Nov. 2 (Mon) |
| Last day of classes | Dec. 12 (Sat) |
| Offices closed | Dec. 21 2020 - Jan. 1 2021 |
| (Last business day Friday, December 18; offices reopen Monday, January 4. The offices will also be closed on January 6, 2021.) | |
| Spring 2021 | |
| January Interim Term | Jan. 4 - 15 |
| Spring Classes begin | Jan. 18 |
| University Offices Closed | Mar. 8 |
| Mid-Semester Break (MSIM only) | Mar 8 - 12 |
| Virtual University Day | Mar. 25 |
| Easter Break | Apr. 5 |
| Last Day of Classes (MAPE) | Apr. 30 |
| Last Day of Classes (MSIM) | May 12 |
| Commencement | May 15 |
| Practical Experience (MSIM only) | May 18 - Jun. 30 |
Please note: Calendar dates are binding. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.