Important Dates for Fall 2020 (COVID-19) Updated 6/17/2020
Academic Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Event | SHORT SESSION I | FULL SESSION | SHORT SESSION II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising for Currently Enrolled Students | FEB 10 – MAR 6, 2020 | FEB 10 – MAR 6, 2020 | FEB 10 – MAR 6, 2020 |
| Regular Registration | MAR 9 – JUL 22, 2020 * | MAR 9 – JUL 22, 2020 * | MAR 9 – SEP 30, 2020 * |
| Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment | JUL 23 | JUL 23 | --- |
| Late Registration ($50 late fee begins on first day of classes) |
JUL 24 – AUG 13 * |
JUL 24 – AUG 17 * |
OCT 1 – OCT 8 * |
| Classes Begin | AUG 12 | AUG 12 | OCT 7 |
| Drop/Add (Only for students with existing schedules) | AUG 12-13 | AUG 12-17 | OCT 7-8 |
| Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment |
AUG 18 | AUG 18 | --- |
| University Holidays Note: Reduced break to accommodate early completion of the semester due to Covid-19 |
SEPT 7 | SEPT 7 NOV 26-29 (REDUCE BREAK COVID-19) |
NOV 26-29 (REDUCE BREAK COVID-19) |
| Midterm Grades Due | SEPT 2 | OCT 5 | NOV 2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade | SEPT 4 | OCT 12 | NOV 4 |
| Advising for Spring/Summer 2021 Currently Enrolled Students | SEPT 14 – OCT 9, 2020 | SEPT 14 – OCT 9, 2020 | SEPT 14 – OCT 9, 2020 |
| Regular Registration for Spring/Summer 2021 (Tentative) | OCT 12 – DEC 11, 2020 | OCT 12 – DEC 11, 2020 | OCT 12 – DEC 11, 2020 |
| Last Day of Classes | SEPT 30 | NOV 25 | NOV 24 |
| Final Exams | OCT 1-2 | NOV 30 - DEC 1-4 | NOV 25 & 30 |
| Grades Due | OCT 5 Noon |
DEC 7 Noon |
DEC 1 Noon |
| Commencement Ceremony | December 10 | ||
| COVID-19 Changes | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|
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Reduced break |
NOV 22-29 | NOV 26-29 |
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Last day of Classes: |
DEC 2 DEC 1 |
NOV 25 NOV 24 |
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Final Exams: |
DEC 3-4 & 7-8 DEC 2-3 |
NOV 30, DEC 1-4 NOV 25 & NOV 30 |
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Grades Due: |
DEC 9 DEC 9 |
DEC 7 DEC 1 |
* Registration closes at midnight on the final day of regular and late registration.
All campuses close at noon on Friday, Spring and Fall semesters. Summer semester closed on Fridays.
Business Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Calendar Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting the Completed and Signed FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to the federal processor | 3/12/2020 |
| Priority Registration for Enrolled Students | 3/11-14/2020 |
| Fall Semester Deadline for Submitting All Supporting Documentation requested by the Office Of Financial Aid | 4/26/2020 |
| New Student Orientation Begin for Spring | Click Here |
| Priority Graduate Admission Deadline | 5/14/2020 |
| Late Graduate Admission Deadline | 6/18/2020 |
| Priority Undergraduate Admission Completion Deadline | 7/15/2020 |
| Payment Deadline for Full and Session I and eCore Full and Session I Regular Registration | 7/22/2020 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | 7/23/2020 |
| Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP Registration Begin Date | 7/23/2020 |
| Last Day for Accuplacer retake for Admission Decision | 8/10/2020 |
| Bookstore Charges Open for Financial Aid | 8/3/2020 |
| Last Day for New Students to Register for Full Session | 8/13/2020 |
| Residence Hall Move in days Macon, Cochran and Eastman Campuses | 8/7/2020 - 8/12/2020 |
| Payment Deadline for Full and Session I and eCore Full and Session I Late Registration and Drop/Add | 8/17/2020 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Late Registration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | 8/18/2020 |
| First Financial Aid Refund Date | 9/8/2020 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | 9/30/2020 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II & eCore Session II Drop/Add | 10/8/2020 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for late registration & drop/add Session II & eCore Session II (Web Registration System is Closed) | 10/9/2020 |
| New Student Orientation Begin for Summer | Click Here |
| Grades Available in SWORDS | 12/14/2020 |
| Fall 2020 degrees posted by | 2/18/2021 |
| Fall 2020 diploma mailed | 3/8/2021 |