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 | ||
| 3-4, Sunday - Monday | Residence Halls Open for Freshmen | |
| 6, Wednesday | Residence Halls Open for Upper Classmen | |
| 4 - 8, Monday - Friday | New Student Orientation Week | |
| 4 - 7, Monday - Thursday | Registration of New Undergraduate Students | |
| 6 - 7, Wednesday - Thursday | Registration of New Graduate Students | |
| 7, Thursday | Late Registration (late fee of $50.00 applies) | |
| 7, Thursday | Classes Begin | |
| 14, Thursday | Last Day to Register or Add Classes | |
| September | ||
| 1, Monday | Labor Day Holiday | |
| 5, Friday | Final Day for Submitting Applications for 2025 Fall Graduation | |
| 29 - Oct. 3, Monday - Friday | Mid Semester Examinations | |
| 29, Monday | 2nd 9-week Courses Begin | |
| 30, Tuesday | Deadline for Faculty Submission of "I" Grades Work from Spring | |
| October | ||
| 6, Monday | Rising Junior Exam (RJE) | |
| 7, Tuesday | Mid Semester Grades Due | |
| 13, Monday | Registration of Continuing Students for 2026 Spring Semester | |
| 30 Thursday | Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw with “W” Grades | |
| November | ||
| 3 - 7, Monday - Friday | Founder's Day/Week Observance | |
| 3, Monday | Applications for 2026 Spring Graduation Due | |
| 14, Friday | Last Day of Classes | |
| 17-18, Monday - Tuesday | Final Examinations for Candidates for Graduation | |
| 19-24, Wednesday - Monday | Final Examinations for Non-Graduating Students | |
| 25, Tuesday | Deadline for Submitting Grades for Candidates for Graduation | |
| 25, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. | Thanksgiving Holiday Begins | |
| December | ||
| 1, Monday, 7:30 a.m. | Thanksgiving Holiday Ends | |
| 2, Tuesday | Deadline for Certifying Candidates for Graduation | |
| 5, Friday | Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors | |
| 5, Friday | FALL 2025 COMMENCEMENT | |
| 10, Wednesday | Deadline for submission of Final Grades for Non-Graduating Students | |
| 19, Friday | University Closes at 11:30am | |