These dates and times are subject to change. Please check the website frequently to ensure you stay informed of all changes to the University’s Academic Calendar.
| August | ||
| 11-12, Sunday - Monday | Residence Halls Open for Freshmen | |
| 16, Friday | Residence Halls Open for Upper Classmen | |
| 12 - 16, Monday - Friday | New Student Orientation Week | |
| 12 - 15, Monday - Thursday | Registration of New Undergraduate Students | |
| 14 - 15, Wednesday - Thursday | Registration of New Graduate Students | |
| 16, Friday | Late Registration (late fee of $50.00 applies) | |
| 19, Monday | Classes Begin | |
| 23, Friday | Last Day to Register or Add Classes | |
| September | ||
| 2, Monday | Labor Day Holiday | |
| 20, Friday | Final Day for Submitting Applications for 2024 Fall Graduation | |
| October | ||
| 7 - 11, Monday - Friday | Mid Semester Examinations | |
| 14, Monday | 2nd 9-week Courses Begin | |
| 14, Monday | Rising Junior Exam (RJE) | |
| 15, Tuesday | Mid Semester Grades Due | |
| 22, Tuesday | Deadline for Faculty Submission of "I" Grades Work from Spring | |
| 28 - Nov. 1, Monday - Friday | Founder's Day/Week Observance | |
| November | ||
| 4, Monday | Registration of Continuing Students for 2025 Spring Semester | |
| 11, Monday | Applications for 2025 Spring Graduation Due | |
| 14, Thursday | Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw with “W” Grades | |
| 26, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins | |
| December | ||
| 2, Monday, 7:30 a.m. | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends | |
| 2, Monday | Last Day of Classes | |
| 2-3, Monday - Tuesday | Final Examinations for Candidates for Graduation | |
| 3-4, Tuesday - Wednesday | Reading Period | |
| 5-11, Thursday - Wednesday | Final Examinations for Non-Graduating Students | |
| 5, Thursday | Deadline for Submitting Grades for Candidates for Graduation | |
| 9, Monday | Deadline for Certifying Candidates for Graduation | |
| 11, Wednesday at 8:00 pm | Residence Halls Close for Non-Graduating Students | |
| 13, Friday at 2:00pm | Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors | |
| 13, Friday | FALL 2024 COMMENCEMENT | |
| 17, Tuesday | Deadline for submission of Final Grades for Non-Graduating Students | |
| 20, Friday | University Closes at 11:30am | |
Click here for Fall 2024 Final Exam Schedule PDF