Academic Calendar

Fall 2025

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

Subject to change.

DateDay(s) 
March 24MondayRegistration begins for Graduate and Senior class standing students at 1:30 p.m.
March 26WednesdayRegistration begins for Junior class standing students at 1:30 p.m.
March 31MondayRegistration begins for Sophomore class standing students at 1:30 p.m.
April 2WednesdayRegistration begins for First-year class standing students at 1:30 p.m.
September 2TuesdayClasses Begin
September 8MondayLast day to register or add a class without department permission.
September 9TuesdayDepartment permission required to add classes. Override required to register.
September 29MondayLast day to drop a course without receiving a "W" grade on transcript.
*Absolute last day to register or add a class
October 1WednesdayLast day to apply for graduation without additional fees (See Fee Information Tab).
October 6 - October 7Monday-TuesdayMid-Semester Break - Classes Not in Session
October 8WednesdayLast day to file the Pass/D/D+/Fail form
October 21TuesdayMid-Semester Advisories Due
November 1SaturdayDeadline for graduation application for inclusion in Mid-year Commencement Ceremony Book.
November 10MondayLast 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 26 -November 29Wednesday-SundayThanksgiving Break - Classes Not in Session
December 10WednesdayLast day to completely withdraw from all courses - for Undergraduate students
December 11ThursdaySnow/Study/Reading day for Undergraduate classes only. Graduate classes meet.
December 12FridaySnow/Study/Reading day for Undergraduate classes only. Graduate classes meet.
Last day to withdraw from a course - for Graduate students
December 13 -19Sunday- FridayFinal exams for all classes
December 19FridaySemester ends
December 20SaturdayCommencement
DeadlineDay(s)Date
Late Registration Fee begins ($100) for continuing UndergraduatesSundayJune 1
Bill Payment dueMondayAugust 4
Late Payment Fee Assessed ($100)TuesdayAugust 5
Late Registration Fee increases ($200) for continuing UndergraduatesTuesdayAugust 5
Late Registration Fee  for all students is $300TuesdaySeptember 9
Late Payment Fee Assessed ($150)MondaySeptember 15
Late Payment Fee Assessed ($250)WednesdayOctober 15
Full Term : September 2, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Start DateEnd DatePercentage Tution Refund
September 2, 2025September 8, 2025100
September 9, 2025September 15, 202575
September 16, 2025September 22, 202550
September 25, 2025September 29, 202525
Part of Term A : September 2, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Start DateEnd DatePercentage Tution Refund
September 2, 2025September 5, 2025100
September 6, 2025September 9, 202575
September 10, 2025September 13, 202550
September 13, 2025September 17, 202525
Part of Term B : October 25, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Start DateEnd DatePercentage Tution Refund
October 27, 20245October 30, 2025100
October 31, 2025November 3, 202575
November 4, 2025November 7, 202550
November 8, 2025November 11, 202525
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. Credits for dropped courses are calculated as of the date of notification to the University either by portal drop or written notification to the Registrar's Office. 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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