| Term | Fall 1 (2020/F1) |
Fall 2 (2020/F2) |
Spring 1 (2021/S1) |
Spring 2 (2021/S2) |
Summer (2021) Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Last Day to be Notified of Term Course Schedule and On-Campus Residency Option |
July 15 | Sept. 14 | Dec. 23 | Feb. 20 | April 28 |
| First Day of Term | Aug. 31 | Oct. 29 | Feb. 1 | April 1 | June 7 |
| Last Day to Add/Drop | Sept. 8 | Nov. 6 | Feb. 8 | April 9 | June 11 |
| Last Day to Withdraw or Elect S/D/F Grading |
Sept. 25 | Nov. 30 | Feb. 26 | April 30 | July 2 |
| Last Day of Classes | Oct. 16 | Dec. 17 | March 19 | May 20 | July 23 |
| Last Day of Exams | Oct. 21 | Dec. 22 | March 24 | May 25 | July 28 |
| Commencement | May 28 |
The Office of the Registrar publishes five-year calendars each year. Direct questions to the Registrar.
First semester
| 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Orientation Begins |
Aug. 20 | Aug. 19 | Aug. 18 |
| 8 a.m. — Residence Halls Open to Returning Students |
Aug. 24 | Aug. 23 | Aug. 22 |
| First Day Of Classes | Aug. 26 | Aug. 25 | Aug. 24 |
| Fall Break Begins — Residence Halls Remain Open |
Oct. 16 | Oct. 15 | Oct. 14 |
| Classes Resume | Oct. 25 | Oct. 24 | Oct. 23 |
| Thanksgiving Recess — Residence Halls Remain Open |
Nov. 25 | Nov. 24 | Nov. 23 |
| Classes Resume | Nov. 29 | Nov. 28 | Nov. 27 |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 10 | Dec. 09 | Dec. 08 |
| Exam Week Begins | Dec. 13 | Dec. 12 | Dec. 11 |
| Last Day of Exam Week | Dec. 17 | Dec. 16 | Dec. 15 |
| Noon — Residence Halls Close for Winter Recess |
Dec. 18 | Dec. 17 | Dec. 16 |
Second semester
| 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. — Residence Halls Open | Jan. 22 | Jan. 21 | Jan. 20 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Jan. 17 | Jan. 16 | Jan. 15 |
| First Day Of Classes | Jan. 24 | Jan. 23 | Jan. 22 |
| Spring Break Begins — Residence Halls Remain Open |
Mar. 19 | Mar. 18 | Mar. 16 |
| Classes Resume | Apr. 4 | Apr. 3 | Apr. 1 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 13 | May 12 | May 10 |
| Exam Week Begins | May 16 | May 15 | May 13 |
| Last Day of Exam Week | May 20 | May 19 | May 17 |
| 5 p.m. — Residence Halls Close for Non-Seniors |
May 21 | May 20 | May 18 |
| Commencement | May 23 | May 22 | May 20 |
| Noon — Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors |
May 24 | May 23 | May 21 |
| Memorial Day | May 30 | May 29 | May 27 |