Academic Calendar
The College’s calendar consists of two 15-week semesters.
Modified Fall 2020
Thurs.-Sun.
Aug. 20-23 |
New Student Orientation |
Mon.
Aug. 24 |
Fall semester classes begin, 8 a.m. |
Fri.
Sept. 4 |
Last day to add a course, 2 p.m. |
Wed.
Sept. 23 |
Academic warnings due |
Wed.
Sept. 30 |
Last day to exercise credit/no credit option, 3 p.m.
Last day to drop a course without penalty, 3 p.m. |
Wed.
Oct. 7 |
Last day to declare an academic leave of absence to study off campus for spring 2021 semester |
| Nov. 1-20 |
Registration period for spring courses (tentative) |
Tues.
Nov. 24 |
Fall semester classes end |
Wed.
Nov. 25 |
Residence halls close for the semester, 10 a.m. |
Fri.-Mon.
Nov. 27-30 |
Reading period — all remote |
Mon.-Fri.
Nov. 30-Dec. 4 |
Final examinations — all given remotely |
There will be 11 Saturdays designated as Wednesday, Thursday or Friday class meeting dates during the modified term dates. Refer to course syllabi for specific dates.
Modified August 17, 2020 per Academic Council
Modified Spring 2021
Fri.
Jan. 29 |
New Student Orientation |
Mon.
Feb. 1 |
Spring semester classes begin, 8 a.m. |
Mon.
Feb. 9 |
Last day to add a course, 2 p.m. |
Friday
Feb. 19 |
Last day for Juniors to declare a minor |
Mon.-Fri.
Feb. 22-26 |
Sophomores declare concentration |
Wed.
March 3 |
Wellness day – no classes |
Fri.
March 5 |
Academic warnings due |
Thurs
March 11 |
Last day to exercise credit/no credit option, 3 p.m.
Last day to drop a course without penalty, 3 p.m. |
Fri.
March 18 |
Last day to declare leave of absence for fall semester |
| April 1-25 |
Registration period for fall courses (tentative) |
Tues.
April 6 |
Wellness day – no classes |
Mon.
May 10 |
Class day follows Wednesday class schedule |
Tues.
May 11 |
Class and Charter day
Spring semester classes end |
Wed.-Fri.
May 12 and 14 |
Reading days |
Fri.-Tues.
May 14-18 |
Final examinations* |
Sun.
May 23 |
Commencement |
Mon.
May 24 |
Residence halls close for seniors, noon* |