Important Dates for Spring 2021 (COVID-19) Updated 10/1/2020
Academic Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Events | Short Session I | Full Session | Short Session II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising for Spring/Summer 2021 for Currently Enrolled Students | SEPT 14 - OCT 9, 2020 |
SEPT 14 - OCT 9, 2020 |
SEPT 14 - OCT 9, 2020 |
| Regular Registration for Spring 2021 | OCT 12 - DEC 10, 2020 * |
OCT 12 - DEC 10, 2020 * |
OCT 12, 2020 - MAR 4, 2021 * |
| Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment | DEC 11, 2020 | DEC 11, 2020 | --- |
| Late Registration ($50 late fee begins on the first day of classes) | DEC 12, 2020 - JAN 14, 2021 * |
DEC 12, 2020 - JAN 19, 2021 * |
MAR 5 - MAR 11, 2021 * |
| Classes Begin | JAN 13 | JAN 13 | MAR 10 |
| Drop/Add (Only for students with existing schedules) | JAN 13-14 | JAN 13-19 | MAR 10-11 |
| Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment | JAN 20 | JAN 20 | MAR 12 |
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University Holidays: No Spring Break to accommodate early completion of the semester due to Covid-19 |
JAN 18 | JAN 18 | --- |
| Last Day to remove Incomplete grades ( "I") | " | FEB 24 | " |
| Midterm Grades Due | FEB 3 | MAR 3 | APR 7 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade | FEB 5 | MAR 10 | APR 9 |
| Advising for Fall 2021 for Currently Enrolled Students | FEB 8 - MAR 5 | FEB 8 - MAR 5 | FEB 8 - MAR 5 |
| Regular Registration for Fall 2021 | MAR 8 – JUL 28 | MAR 8 – JUL 28 | MAR 8 – JUL 28 |
| Last Day of Classes | MAR 3 | APR 28 | APR 27 |
| Final Exams | MAR 4 - 5 | APR 29 - MAY 5 | APR 28 - 29 |
| Grades Due | MAR 8, Noon | MAY 10, Noon | MAY 3, Noon |
| Commencement Ceremonies | MAY 11,12 & 13 | ||
| COVID-19 Changes | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|
|
Spring Break |
MAR 15-21 | No Break |
|
Last day of Classes: |
MAY 5 MAY 4 |
APR 28 APR 27 |
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Final Exams: |
MAY 5-11 MAY 5-6 |
APR 29 - MAY 5 APR 28-29 |
|
Grades Due: |
MAY 12 MAY 10 |
MAY 10 MAY 3 |
* 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 |
|---|---|
| Spring Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting the Completed and Signed FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to the federal processor | 8/28/2020 |
| Priority Graduate Admissions Deadline | Click Here |
| Fall Semester Deadline for Submitting All Supporting Documentation requested by the Office Of Financial Aid | 9/26/2020 |
| Late Graduate Admissions Deadline | Click Here |
| New Student Orientations Begin for Spring | Click Here |
| Priority Undergraduate Admission Deadline | 12/9/2020 |
| Payment Deadline for Full, Session I and eCore Full and Session I Regular Registration | 12/10/2020 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | 12/11/2020 |
| Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP/ Registration Start Date (Session I and Full) | 12/11/2020 |
| Last Day for Accuplacer retake for Admission Decision | 1/6/2021 |
| Bookstore Charges Open for Financial Aid | 1/6/2021 |
| Residence Hall Move in days for New Students | 1/9/2021-1/11/2021 |
| Residence Hall Move in days for Returning Students | 1/10/2021-1/12/2021 |
| Payment Deadline for Full and Session I, eCore Full and Session I Late Registration, Drop/Add | 1/19/2021 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Late Registration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | 1/20/2021 |
| Short Session I and Full Session Financial Aid Refund begins | 2/11/2021 |
| Fall 2020 degrees posted by | 2/18/2021 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | 3/4/2021 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Drop/Add | 3/11/2021 |
| Drop for non-payment | 3/12/2021 |
| Fall 2020 diplomas mailed | 3/8/2021 |
| Short Session II Financial Aid Refund begins | 4/8/2021 |
| New Student Orientation | Click Here |
| Grades Available in SWORDS | 5/18/2021 |