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Updated October 6, 2020 to include Temporary University Senate By-Law Changes approved by the University Senate Scholastic Standards Committee on October 5, 2020.
Fall 2020
| Date | Deadline/Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 31 | Fall semester begins |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day – No classes |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Last day to file petitions for course credit by examination |
| Mon, Sep 14 | Courses dropped after this date will have a “W” for withdrawal recorded on the academic record. Last day to add or drop courses without additional signatures (see Adding and Dropping Courses). |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Last day for students to make up Incomplete or Absence grades |
| Tue, Sep 22-Mon, Sep 28 | Examinations for course credit by examination |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Deadline to apply for graduation and to submit Final Plan of Study for conferral of a Fall 2020 degree |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Dean’s signature required to add courses |
| Fri, Oct 9 | Mid-semester progress reports due students from faculty |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Registration for the Winter 2021 and Spring 2021 semester via Student Administration System begins |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Last day to withdraw from a course |
| Sun, Nov 22-Sun, Nov 29 | Thanksgiving Recess |
| Fri, Dec 4 | Last day for degree candidates to submit thesis and dissertation final copies to Submittable and related paperwork to Degree Audit in the Office of the Registrar for conferral of a Fall 2020 degree. It is recommended that students defend at least two weeks prior to this deadline to allow for revisions. Defense must be announced two weeks prior to defending. (Graduate students only) |
| Mon, Dec 7 | Last day of fall semester classes |
| Tues, Dec 8-Sun, Dec 13 | Reading Days (no classes or assessments) |
| Mon, Dec 14 | Final examinations begin |
| Thu, Dec 17 | Reading Day (no classes or assessments) |
| Sun, Dec 20 | Final examinations end |
| Sun, Dec 20 | Conferral date for Fall 2020 degrees |
| Wed, Dec 23 | Semester grades due at 4 pm |
| Mon, Dec 28 | Last day to place courses on or remove courses from Pass/Fail grading |
| Mon, Jan 4 | Last day for Plan B master’s students to submit final exam paperwork to Degree Audit in the Office of the Registrar (Graduate students only) |
*Fall 2020 only, no classes, assessments, or due dates for assignments (mandatory or optional) can occur during the reading periods from December 8-13 and December 17.
Spring 2021
Changes to the calendar may be necessary to best protect the University community in response to the COVID pandemic. We will continue to make every effort to keep you updated and provide timely information concerning any changes.
| Date | Deadline/Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 19 | Spring semester begins
All Spring 2021 classes will be held remotely from Jan. 19 through 29. Classes are scheduled to resume in their indicated modality starting Feb. 1. Following spring break, classes will transition back to being taught remotely starting April 19. |
| Mon, Jan 25 | Last day to file petitions for course credit by examination |
| Mon, Feb 1 | Courses dropped after this date will have a “W” for withdrawal recorded on the academic record. Last day to add or drop courses without additional signatures (see Adding and Dropping Courses). |
| Mon, Feb 8 | Last day for students to make up Incomplete or Absence grades |
| Tue, Feb 9-Mon, Feb 15 | Examinations for course credit by examination |
| Fri, Feb 12 | Deadline to apply for graduation and to submit Final Plan of Study for conferral of a Spring 2021 degree |
| Tue, Feb 16 | Dean’s signature required to add courses |
| Fri, Feb 26 | Mid-semester progress reports due students from faculty |
| Mon, Mar 1 | Deadline to apply for Summer 2021 graduation (it is recommended that students submit a Final Plan of Study by the end of the Spring term) |
| Mon, Mar 22 | Registration for the Summer 2021 sessions and Fall 2021 semester via Student Administration System begins |
| Sat, Mar 27 | Emergency closing class makeup date |
| Mon, Mar 29 | Last day to withdraw from a course |
| Sun, Apr 11-Sat, Apr 17 | Spring Recess |
| Mon, Apr 19 | All classes transition back to being taught remotely |
| Fri, Apr 23 | Last day to submit thesis and dissertation final copies to Submittable and related paperwork to Degree Audit in the Office of the Registrar for conferral of a Spring 2021 degree. It is recommended that students defend at least two weeks prior to this deadline to allow for revisions. Defense must be announced two weeks prior to defending. (Graduate students only) |
| Wed, Apr 28 | Last day of spring semester classes |
| Thu, Apr 29-Sun, May 2 | Reading Days (no classes or assessments) |
| Mon, May 3-Sat, May 8 | Final examinations |
| Sat, May 8-Sun, May 9 | Undergraduate commencement ceremonies |
| Sat, May 8 | Graduate School Master’s commencement ceremony |
| Sun, May 9 | Conferral date for Spring 2021 degrees |
| Mon, May 10 | Graduate School Doctoral commencement ceremony |
| Tue, May 11 | Semester grades due at 4pm |
| Fri, May 14 | Last day to place courses on or remove courses from Pass/Fail grading |
| Fri, May 21 | Last day for Plan B master’s students to submit final exam paperwork to Degree Audit in the Office of the Registrar (Graduate students only) |
*Spring 2021, no classes or assessments may be held during the reading period from April 29-May 2.
Summer 2021
| Date | Deadline/Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 10 | Last day to submit thesis and dissertation final copies to Submittable and related paperwork to Degree Audit in the Office of the Registrar for conferral of a Summer 2021 degree. It is recommended that students defend at least two weeks prior to this deadline to allow for revisions. Defense must be announced two weeks prior to defending. (Graduate students only) |
| Tue, Aug 24 | Conferral date for Summer 2021 degrees |
| Fri, Sep 10 | Last day for Plan B master’s students to submit final exam paperwork to Degree Audit in the Office of the Registrar. Final exam must be complete prior to August 24 for Summer 2021 degree conferral eligibility. (Graduate students only) |