Academic Calendar


Fall 2024 Semester

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
  7, Monday Labor Day Holiday
  8, Tuesday Classes Resume
  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
  25, Wednesday, 12:00 Noon Thanksgiving Holiday Begins
  30, Monday, 8:00 a.m.  Thanksgiving Holiday Ends, Classes Resume
     
 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

 

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