Academic Calendar
University has three calendars: Academic, Events and Master. The Academic calendar helps students familiarize themselves with important dates in their academic year. The Events calendar is geared toward the community and our alumni so they know what events to expect on campus throughout the year. The Master calendar includes both academic dates and all events on campus.
Additional Important Dates & Deadlines
2019-2020 Academic Calendar
2020-2021 Academic Calendar
Spring 2021 updated September 15, 2020
fall Semester 2020 (Updated july 21, 2020)
Please note some dates are different for 7 week sessions. Scroll down for specific dates.
| Classes begin - 8 a.m. | Monday, August 17 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Monday, September 7 |
| Classes will be held (ALF Craft Day) | Friday, October 2 |
| Classes will be online in synchronous or non-synchronous format | Monday, November 23 |
| Classes end - 10 p.m. | Monday, November 23 |
| Thanksgiving holiday begins - 10 p.m. | Monday, November 23 |
| Thanksgiving holiday ends - 8 a.m. | Monday, November 30 |
| Final examination period begins | Monday, November 30 |
| Final examination period ends - 10 p.m. | Friday, December 4 |
| Semester ends - 10 p.m. | Friday, December 4 |
| Winter Commencement | TBD |
| Semester grades due from faculty NOON | Wednesday, December 9 |
First 7 Week Session (Fall 2020) |
Second 7 Week Session (Fall 2020) |
| Classes begin: Mon. Aug 17 | Classes Begin: Mon. Oct 12 |
| Classes end: Mon. Oct 5 | Classes End: Thurs. Dec 3 |
| Final exams: Tues. Oct 6 | Final Exams: Fri. Dec 4 |
| Grades due: Tues. Oct 13 NOON | Grades due: Wed. Dec 9 NOON |
Winter intersession 2020
| Classes begin | Monday, December 14 |
| Final exams | Friday, January 15 |
| Semester grades due from faculty NOON | Wednesday, January 20 |
SPRING SEMESTER 2021 (UPDATED September 15, 2020)
Please note some dates are different for 7 week sessions. Scroll down for specific dates.
| Classes begin 8 a.m. | Monday, January 25 |
| Classes end 10 p.m. | Friday, April 30 |
| Final examination period begins 8 a.m. | Monday, May 3 |
| Final examination period ends 10 p.m. | Friday, May 7 |
| Semester ends 10 p.m. | Friday, May 7 |
| Spring Commencement | Saturday, May 8 |
| Semester grades due from faculty NOON | Wednesday, May 12 |
First 7 Week Session (Spring 2021) |
Second 7 Week Session (Spring 2021) |
| Class Begin: Mon. Jan 25 | Classes Begin: Thurs. March 18 |
| Class End: Fri. March 12 | Classes End: Wed. May 5 |
| Final Exams: Monday. March 15 | Final Exams: Thurs. May 6 |
| Grade Deadline: Mon. March 22 NOON | Grade Deadline: Wed. May 12 NOON |
Summer SessionS 2021
| Session 1: | May 10 - May 27 |
| Session 2: | June 7- July 9 |
| Session 3: | July 12 - August 12 |
| Seven Week 1: | May 10 - June 25 |
| Seven Week 2: | June 28 - August 13 |