Undergraduate Programs
| Academic Year 2018-2019 | Fall 2018 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| New Students Arrive | Aug. 21 | Jan. 17 |
| Orientation | Aug. 21 - 26 | Jan. 17 - 20 |
| Returning Students Arrive | Aug. 24 | Jan. 18 |
| New Student Registration | Aug. 24 | Jan. 18 |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 27 | Jan. 21 |
| Deadline for Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) | Aug. 31 | Jan. 25 |
| February Break | NA | Feb. 22 |
| Academic Travel | Oct. 20 - Nov. 3 | Mar. 9 - 23 |
| Advising & Registration | Nov. 5 - 16 | Mar. 25 - Apr. 5 |
| University Day Classes will not be held as students are expected to participate in scheduled events |
NA | Apr. 10 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Nov. 22 | Apr. 19 |
| Easter Break | NA | Apr. 22 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 23 | NA |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 7 | May 3 |
| Reading Days | Dec. 8 - 9 | May 4 - 5 |
| Senior Presentations | NA | May 6 - 7 |
| Final Exams Make up exams will be held on the last day of the exam period. |
Dec. 10 - 14 | May 8 - 14 |
| Residence Halls Close (non-graduating students)* | Dec. 16 | May 17 |
| Residence Halls Close (graduating students)* | Dec. 16 | May 20 |
| Commencement | NA | May 19 |
| Offices Closed | Dec. 24, 2018 - Jan. 4, 2019 |
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 2018 | |
|---|---|
| New students arrive | Aug. 21 |
| Orientation | Aug. 22 - 25 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 27 |
| Seminar | Oct. 22 - 26 |
| Mid-Semester Break | Oct. 29 - Nov. 3 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 23 |
| Last day of classes | Dec. 14 |
| Offices closed | Dec. 24 2018 - Jan. 6 2019 |
| Spring 2019 | |
| Returning students arrive | Jan. 18 |
| Classes begin | Jan. 21 |
| February Break | Feb. 22 |
| Academic Travel | Mar. 9 - 23 |
| University Day | Apr. 10 |
| Easter Break | Apr. 22 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 16 |
| Commencement | May 19 |
Please note: Calendar dates are binding. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.