This calendar is intended to give a quick reference of important dates during the school year, such as first day of classes, registration deadlines, etc.
For a full-listing of on-campus events, please see the Events Calendar
For an overview of Commencement and Graduation, as well as other ceremonies, please visit the Annual Traditions page.
For this year's Commencement Schedule, please visit the Commencement Schedule page.
For Summer Session Course Dates please visit the Summer Session page.
View 2017-18 Academic Calendar
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FALL 2017 SEMESTER
August
Aug. 1
Fall Payments Due
Aug. 23
First Year Student Move-In Day
Aug. 23
Freshman Matriculation
Aug. 28
Classes Begin
September
Sept. 1
Last Day to Add Courses
Sept. 4
Labor Day — Classes Held and Offices Closed
Sept. 8
Last Day to Drop Courses Without "W" on Transcript
Sept. 11
First Day of Tutoring for Fall 2017 Semester
Sept. 22-24
Family Weekend
October
Oct. 7-10
Four Day Break
Oct. 11
Classes Resume
Oct. 18
Mid-Term Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 A.M.
Oct. 20-22
Homecoming
Oct. 27
Last Day to Withdraw With Grade of "W"
Oct. 30
Pre-registration begins
November
Nov. 22-26
Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 23
Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 27
Classes Resume
December
Dec. 7
Last Day of Tutoring for Fall 2017 Semester
Dec. 8
Last Day of Classes
Dec. 9-11
Readings Days
Dec. 10
December Graduation Celebration
Dec. 11-15
Final Exams
Dec. 19
Final Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 A.M.
SPRING 2018 SEMESTER
January
Jan. 2
Spring Payments Due
Jan. 15
Classes Begin
Jan. 19
Last Day to Add Courses
Jan. 26
Last Day to Drop Courses Without "W" on Transcript
Jan. 29
First Day of Tutoring for Spring 2018 Semester
February
Feb. 14
Founders Day
Feb. 15
Founders Day Observed
March
March 10-18
Spring Break
March 14
Mid-Term Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 A.M.
March 19
Classes Resume
March 23
Last Day to Withdraw With Grade of "W"
March 26
Pre-registration begins
April
April 20
All Scholars Day
April 26
Last Day of Tutoring for Spring 2018 Semester
April 27
Last Day of Classes
April 28-29
Reading Days
April 29-May 4
Final Exams
May
May 6
Commencement
May 10
Final Grades Due at Records Office 9:00 A.M.
May 21
Summer Session Begins
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Fall 2017 Semester
| Time | Saturday Dec. 9 |
Sunday Dec. 10 |
Monday Dec. 11 |
Tuesday Dec. 12 |
Wednesday Dec. 13 |
Thursday Dec. 14 |
Friday Dec. 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 to 11 a.m. |
Reading Day | Reading Day | Reading Period | 9:00 MWF |
12:00 MWF |
9:30 TTH |
11:00 MWF |
| 12 to 2:30 p.m. |
Reading Day | Reading Day | 8:00 TTH |
11:00 TTH |
1:00 TTH |
8:00 MWF |
10:00 MWF |
| 3 to 5:30 p.m. |
Reading Day | Reading Day | 2:30 TTH |
1:00 MWF |
COMM 101 HONR 112 |
2:00 MWF/MW |
ALL OTHER |
| 7 to 9:30 p.m. |
Reading Day | Reading Day | Monday Evening Classes | Tuesday Evening Classes | Wednesday Evening Classes | Thursday Evening Classes |
Any student having three examinations on one day may reschedule one of the examinations.
All changes must be authorized by the Provost.
Examinations will be held in the room in which classes meet regularly, and at the times scheduled above, unless instructors make other arrangements with the Provost. The Provost will only authorize a change for extraordinary circumstances such as illness or family emergency.
Please note the final examination schedule before making any travel plans because no changes will be authorized on that basis.
No final examinations are to be given during the final week of classes. Final exam changes cannot be made after the last day of classes December 8, 2017).
Grades due by 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017.
Spring 2018 Semester
| Time | Saturday April 28 |
Sunday April 29 |
Monday April 30 |
Tuesday May 1 |
Wednesday May 2 |
Thursday May 3 |
Friday May 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 to 11 a.m. |
Reading Day | Reading Period | 8:00 MWF |
11:00 MWF |
8:00 TTH |
9:30 TTH |
COMM 101 HONR 112 |
| 12 to 2:30 p.m. |
Reading Day | Reading Period | 10:00 MWF |
11:00 TTH |
9:00 MWF |
12:00 MWF |
|
| 3 to 5:30 p.m. |
Reading Day | All OTHER TIMES (3:00, ETC.) |
1:00 MWF |
2:30 TTH |
1:00 TTH |
2:00 MWF/MW |
|
| 7 to 9:30 p.m. |
Reading Day | Reading Period | Monday Evening Classes | Tuesday Evening Classes | Wednesday Evening Classes | Thursday Evening Classes |
Any student having three examinations on one day may reschedule one of the examinations.
All changes must be authorized by the Provost.
Examinations will be held in the room in which classes meet regularly, and at the times scheduled above, unless instructors make other arrangements with the Provost. The Provost will only authorize a change for extraordinary circumstances such as illness or family emergency.
Please note the final examination schedule before making any travel plans because no changes will be authorized on that basis.
No final examinations are to be given during the final week of classes. Final exam changes cannot be made after the last day of classes April 27, 2018).
Grades due in Records Office by 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 10, 2018.