2024-2025 Student Academic BLUEprint
Dates and Deadlines
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Refund and Withdrawal Schedules
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Graduate Studies Critical Deadlines
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Final Exam Schedule
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Fall 2024 Calendar
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April 15- April 28 Monday-Sunday
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Priority Registration for Fall and Summer 2024
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July 25-26 Thursday – Friday
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Scheduling not available. Will become available at 12:01 am on Saturday, July 27th
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| August 1, Thursday |
Graduate Studies - application opens |
| August 18, Sunday |
Convocation
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| August 19, Monday |
Last day to make schedule changes without incurring a $30 Change of Schedule Fee
Advisement and Registration for New Students
Donaghy Day
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August 20, Tuesday
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Classes begin – Standard 16-week and 1st 8-week;
$30 Change of Schedule Fee begins; $100 Late Registration Fee begins
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| August 23, Friday |
Last day to Add/Register via the portal for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day to Drop/Withdrawal with No Grade for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day for 100% Refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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August 26, Monday
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Last day to add/drop/withdraw via the portal with no grade(s) (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 100% refund on all drops/withdrawals (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 75% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| August 30, Friday |
Last day for 50% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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September 2, Monday
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Labor Day, University closed
Last day for 75% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 25% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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September 9, Monday
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Last day for 50% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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September 9-13 Monday-Friday
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3-week attendance reporting – Deadline 4 pm on Sept. 13th
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September 16, Monday
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Last day for 25% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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September 17, Tuesday
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No refunds on course drops/withdrawals begins (Full Term-16 weeks)
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September 26- October 1 Thursday—Tuesday
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Interim grading – Deadline 4 pm on October 1st
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| September 27, Friday |
Last day to drop/withdraw classes via the portal with “W” grade for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes
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| September 27-29, Friday-Sunday |
Parents Weekend |
| October 1, Tuesday |
Graduate Studies - last day to apply for graduation
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| October 7-15, Monday-Tuesday |
1st 8-week classes: Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, October 15
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| October 9, Wendesday |
Priority Registration PINs Available for Spring 2025
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| October 10, Thursday |
Last day of 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| October 11, Friday |
Fall Break (No Classes)
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| October 15, Saturday |
Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Fall graduation and be included in the Fall Commencement Program and considered for Latin Honors
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October 14, Monday
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2nd 8-week classes begin (8C)
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October 16, Wednesday
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Graduate Studies - Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation |
| October 17, Thursday |
Last day to Add/Register for 2nd 8-week classes via the portal (8C)
Last day for 100% Refund and No Grade for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| October 20, Sunday |
Last day for 75% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| October 24, Thursday |
Last day for 50% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| October 26, Saturday |
Homecoming 2024
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| October 27, Sunday |
Last day for 25% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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November 1, Wednesday
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Graduate Studies- Conduct public oral defense of Master’s Thesis |
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November 4, Monday
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Last day to drop/withdraw classes via the portal with “W” grade (Full Term-16 Weeks)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes
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November 8, Friday
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Graduate Studies- Final submission to Office of the Registrar |
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November 11–November 24 Monday -Sunday
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Priority Registration for Spring 2025
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| November 21, Thursday |
Last day to drop/withdraw classes via the portal with “W” grade for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes
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| November 25, Monday |
Spring 2025 Open Registration Begins
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November 25-29, Monday – Friday
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Thanksgiving Break; No Classes |
| November 28-29, Thursday-Friday |
Thanksgiving Break; University Closed |
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TBD
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Order Academic Regalia (Barnes & Noble Bookstore) |
| November 29, Friday |
Graduate Studies- Final copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in proquest
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December 2, Monday
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University Opens; Classes Resume |
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December 2-6, Monday – Friday
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Study Week
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| December 6-17, Friday-Tuesday |
Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, December 17
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December 6, Friday
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Classes end
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December 9-13, Monday – Friday
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Final examinations
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| December 13, Friday |
Last day to apply for Fall graduation
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December 14, Saturday
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Commencement Ceremonies
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December 17, Tuesday
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Final grades due to Office of the Registrar – Deadline Noon
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| December TBD, Wednesday-Thursday |
Scheduling is not available. Will become available at 12:00 am on TBD
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| December 24-January 1, Tuesday-Wednesday |
Winter Recess; University Closed
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Spring 2025 Calendar
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Nov 11–November 24 Monday -Sunday
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Priority Registration for Spring 2025
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December 13-14 Wednesday – Thursday
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Scheduling is not available. Will become available at 12:00 am on Friday, December 15th
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| January 1, Monday |
Graduate Studies - Graduation application open for Spring & Summer 2025 |
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January 2, Thursday
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University Opens
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| January 9-10, Thursday-Friday |
Advisement and Registration for New Students
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| January 13, Monday |
Spring Semester Begins; 16 and 1st 8 Week Classes Start |
| January 15, Wednesday |
Last day to make schedule changes without incurring a $30 Change of Schedule Fee
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| January 16, Thursday |
Last day to Add/Register via the portal for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day to Drop/Withdrawal with No Grade for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day for 100% Refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| January 19, Sunday |
Last day for 75% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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January 20, Monday
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, University Closed |
| January 21, Tuesday |
Last day to add/drop/withdraw via the portal with no grade(s) (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 100% refund on all drops/withdrawals (Full Term-16 weeks)
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| January 23, Thursday |
Last day for 50% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| January 26, Sunday |
Last day for 75% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
Last day for 25% refund for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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| February 2, Sunday |
Last day for 50% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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February 3-7, Monday–Friday
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3-week attendance reporting - Deadline 4 pm on February 7th
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| February 9, Sunday |
Last day for 25% refund (Full Term-16 weeks)
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| February 10, Monday |
No refunds on course drops or withdrawals begins (Full Term-16 Weeks)
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February 20-25, Thursday–Tuesday
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Interim grading – Deadline 4 pm on February 25th
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| February 20, Thursday |
Last day to drop/withdraw via the portal with “W” grade for 1st 8-week classes (8B)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes
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| March 1, Saturday |
Graduate Studies - Last day to apply for Spring graduation |
| March 3-11, Monday -Tuesday |
1st 8-Week Classes (8B): Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, March 11th
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| March 7, Friday |
Last day of 1st 8-week classes (8B)
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March 10, Monday
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Priority Registration PINs are Available for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 |
| March 10-14, Monday-Friday |
Spring Break
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| March 15, Friday |
Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Spring/Summer graduation and be included in the Spring Commencement Program and considered for Latin Honors
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March 17, Monday
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2nd 8-week classes begin (8C)
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| March 20, Thursday |
Graduate Studies - Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation |
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Graduate Studies- Order academic regalia at Barnes & Noble Bookstore |
| March 20, Thursday |
Last day to Add/Register for 2nd 8-week classes via the portal (8C)
Last day for 100% Refund and No Grade for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| March 23, Sunday |
Last day for 75% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| March 26, Wednesday |
Graduate Studies -Conduct public oral defense of Master’s Thesis |
| March 27, Thursday |
Last day for 50% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| March 30, Sunday |
Last day for 25% Refund for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
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| April 5, 2024 |
Graduate Studies- Final submission to Office of the Registrar |
| April 7, 2024 |
Last day to drop/withdraw via the portal with “W” grade for 16-week classes (Full Term-16 Weeks)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes
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April 14-27, Monday- Sunday
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Priority Registration for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024
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| April 24, Thursday |
Last day to drop/withdraw via the portal with “W” grade for 2nd 8-week classes (8C)
Last day to make Pass/Fail changes
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| April 25, Friday |
Graduate Studies-Final copy of Thesis/Dissertatin is approved in proquest |
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April 28, Monday
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Open Enrollment for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 begins
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April 28-May 2, Monday-Friday
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Study Week
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| April 26-27, Thursday-Friday |
Scheduling not available
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May 2, Friday
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Classes end
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| May 2-13, Friday-Tuesday |
Final Grading Opens; Deadline is Noon on Tuesday, May 13
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May 5-9, Monday-Friday
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Final examinations
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| May TBD, Thursday-Friday |
Scheduling is not available. Will become available at 12:01 am on Saturday, May TBD
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| May 9, Friday |
Last day to apply for Undergraduate students to apply for Spring graduation
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May 10, Saturday
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Commencement Ceremonies
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May 13, Tuesday
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Final grades due to Office of the Registrar – Deadline Noon
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Summer 2025 Calendar
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| January 1, Wednesday |
Graduate Studies- graduation application open |
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April 28, Monday
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Open Enrollment for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 begins
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May 3-4, Thursday – Friday
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Scheduling is not available. Will become available at 12:01 am on Saturday, May 4th
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May 19, Monday
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3-week (3A), 4-week (4C), 7-week (7) and 11-week (1) classes begin
$30 Change of Schedule Fee begins
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May 26, Monday
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Memorial Day; University Closed
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| May 27, Tuesday |
University Opens; Classes Resume
10-week (10), and 5-week (5A) classes begin
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| June 2, Monday |
Graduate Studies- Last day to apply for graduation |
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June 9, Monday
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1st 4-week (4A), 5-week (5C), and 8-week (8) classes begin
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| June 12, Thursday |
Graduate Studies- Conduct public oral defense of Doctorial Dissertation |
| June 19, Thursday |
Juneteenth; University Closed
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| June 19, Thursday |
Graduate Studies- Conduct public oral defense of Master’s Thesis |
| June 30, Monday |
5-week (5B) classes begin
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July 4, Friday
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Independence Day observed; University Closed
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July 7, Monday
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University Opens; Classes Resume
Graduate Studies-Final submission to Office of the Registrar
2nd 4-week (4B) classes begin
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| July 25, Friday |
Graduate Studies- Final copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved by Proquest |
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August 1, Friday
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Summer term ends
Last day for undergraduate students to apply for Summer graduation
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August 5, Tuesday
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Final grades due to Office of the Registrar – Deadline Noon
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| August 1, Thursday |
Graduation application open for Fall 2024 |
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October 1, Tuesday
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Last day to apply for Fall graduation
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One week prior to defense
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Academic Department Provides Notice of Final Thesis/Dissertation Defense Director of Graduate Studies
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Wednesday, October 1
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Conduct Public Oral Defense of Doctorial Dissertation
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| Wednesday, November 1 |
Condut Public Oral Defense Master’s Thesis |
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Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Deparment Chair Review
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| Set by Home College Associate Dean |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Associate Dean/Dean Review |
| Friday, November 8 |
Final Submission to Registrar |
| TBD - November |
Order Academic Regalia at Barnes & Noble Bookstore |
| Friday, November 29 |
Final Copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in Proquest
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| Saturday, December 14 |
Graduation (end of term) |
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| Wednesday, January 1 |
Graduation application open for Spring & Summer 2025
*summer graduates participating in May commencement ceremonies must apply for graduation by March 1st, 2025
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Saturday, March 1
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Last day to apply for Spring graduation
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One week prior to defense
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Academic Department Provides Notice of Final Thesis/Dissertation Defense Director of Graduate Studies
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Thursday, March 20
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Conduct Public Oral Defense of Doctorial Dissertation
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| Wednesday, March 26 |
Condut Public Oral Defense Master’s Thesis |
| Set by Department Chair |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Deparment Chair Review
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| Set by Home College Associate Dean |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Associate Dean/Dean Review |
| Saturday, April 5 |
Final Submission to Registrar |
| TBD - April |
Order Academic Regalia at Barnes & Noble Bookstore |
| Friday, April 25 |
Final Copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in Proquest
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| Saturday, May 10 |
Graduation (end of term) |
Critical Deadlines for Degree Completion - Graduate Studies
Summer 2025 Calendar
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| Monday, January 1 |
Graduation application open for Spring & Summer 2025 |
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Monday, June 2
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Last day to apply for Summer graduation
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One week prior to defense
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Academic Department Provides Notice of Final Thesis/Dissertation Defense Director of Graduate Studies
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Thursday, June 12
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Conduct Public Oral Defense of Doctorial Dissertation
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| Thursday, June 19 |
Condut Public Oral Defense Master’s Thesis |
| Set by Department Chair |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Deparment Chair Review
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| Set by Home College Associate Dean |
Submit Thesis/Dissertation for Associate Dean/Dean Review |
| Monday, July 7 |
Final Submission to Registrar |
| Friday, July 25 |
Final Copy of Thesis/Dissertation is approved in Proquest
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| Friday, August 2 |
Graduation (end of term) |
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