Academic Calendar

Fall 2024

Not all courses conform to the standard session dates. Please see individual courses for exact dates.

Subject to change.

DateDay(s) 
March 25MondayRegistration begins for Graduate and Senior class standing students at 1:30 p.m.
March 27WednesdayRegistration begins for Junior class standing students at 1:30 p.m.
April 1MondayRegistration begins for Sophomore class standing students at 1:30 p.m.
April 3WednesdayRegistration begins for First-year class standing students at 1:30 p.m.
September 3TuesdayClasses Begin
September 9MondayLast day to register or add a class without department permission.
September 10TuesdayDepartment permission required to add classes. Override required to register.
September 30MondayLast day to drop a course without receiving a "W" grade on transcript.
*Absolute last day to register or add a class
October 1TuesdayLast day to apply for graduation without additional fees (See Fee Information Tab).
October 7 - October 8Monday-TuesdayMid-Semester Break -  Classes Not in Session
October 9WednesdayLast day to file the Pass/D/D+/Fail form
October 22TuesdayMid-Semester Advisories Due
November 1FridayDeadline for graduation application for inclusion in Mid-year Commencement Ceremony Book.
November 11MondayLast day to file the Repeat Course form
Last day to withdraw from an individual course - for Undergraduate students
Note: For courses shorter than 15 weeks, the student must withdraw within the first 2/3 of the course.
November 27 - December 1Wednesday-SundayThanksgiving Break - Classes Not in Session
December 11WednesdayLast day to completely withdraw from all courses - for Undergraduate students
December 12ThursdaySnow/Study/Reading day for Undergraduate classes only. Graduate classes meet.
December 13FridaySnow/Study/Reading day for Undergraduate classes only. Graduate classes meet.
Last day to withdraw from a course - for Graduate students
December 14 -20Saturday - FridayFinal exams for all classes
December 20FridaySemester ends
December 20FridayCommencement
DeadlineDay(s)Date
Late Registration Fee begins ($100) for continuing UndergraduatesWednesdayJune 1
Bill Payment dueThursdayAugust 1
Late Payment Fee Assessed ($100)FridayAugust 2
Late Registration Fee increases ($200) for continuing UndergraduatesFridayAugust 2
Late Registration Fee  for all students is $300TuesdaySeptember 10
Late Payment Fee Assessed ($150)SundaySeptember 15
Late Payment Fee Assessed ($250)TuesdayOctober 15
Full Term
Start DateEnd DatePercentage Tution Refund
September 3, 2024September 6, 2024100
September 10, 2024September 16, 202475
September 17, 2024September 23, 202450
September 24, 2024September 30, 202425
Part of Term A
Start DateEnd DatePercentage Tution Refund
September 3, 2024September 6, 2024100
September 7, 2024September 10, 202475
September 11, 2024September 14, 202450
September 15, 2024September 18, 202425
Part of Term B
Start DateEnd DatePercentage Tution Refund
October 28, 2024October 31, 2024100
November 1, 2024November 4, 202475
November 5, 2024November 8, 202450
November 9, 2024November 12, 202425
Graduation Deadlines
Graduate Students filing for December Graduation ($25)October 2nd
Undergraduate Students filing for December Graduation ($50)October 2nd
Undergraduate Students filing for May Graduation ($25)October 2nd

Students are responsible for adhering to the published deadlines. Click the "Fee Information" tab at the top of this page.

Please be aware that fees are not refundable once the session begins. The tuition refund schedule above applies only to full-session courses. Shorter deadlines apply to shorter courses. Students are responsible for tuition and fees in accordance with University policy, regardless of class attendance.

**NOTE: Unregistered students who remain in courses will not be permitted to register after this deadline and forfeit any credits/grades they feel they are entitled to by virtue of attending the course in question.

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