The Academic Calendar lists all important academic dates for the year including first and last days of classes, registration, course withdrawal periods, and observed holidays.

  1. Unless otherwise noted, the ending time for registration activities is 5:00 pm on the indicated date.
  2. The ending time for classes is the end of the last scheduled class meeting on or before the indicated date.

2024-2025 Undergraduate, Online, and Graduate Academic Calendar

Spring 2024 Semester
  • Wednesday, January 3 - Spring Balance Payment Due for Students | Division Deans Workshop
  • Friday, January 5 - Faculty Workshop | Late Registration Ends for Full Semester and Module I | Check In for New Students, New Student Orientation
  • Sunday, January 7 - Check In for Returning Students, Residence Halls open at 10:00AM
  • Monday, January 8 - First Day of Classes for Spring Full Semester and Module I
  • Wednesday, January 10 - Drop/Add for Module I Ends
  • Friday, January 12 - Drop/Add Ends at 11:59PM (Course changes needing assistance or permission need to be completed by 5:00PM) | ALL CAMPUS MLK AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CELEBRATION 1:00-5:00PM - Special Events will be held during the day. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to attend these events.
  • Monday, January 15 - MLK, Jr. Day (No synchronous classes will meet)
  • Monday, January 22 - Ten-Day Enrollment Report Available
  • Friday, February 2 - Last Day to Withdraw from Courses for Spring Module I
  • Monday, February 5 - Day College First-Year Student 4-Week Grades Due
  • Friday, February 23 - Residences Halls Close at 5:00PM
  • Sunday, February 25 - Last Day of Spring Module I 
  • Monday-Friday, February 26-March 1 - Spring Break (Weekend classes will be held as scheduled. No other classes meet.)
  • Wednesday, February 28 - Midterm Grades Due at Noon for full-semester courses | Final Grades for Spring Module I Due | Spring Module II Balance Payment Due
  • Friday, March 1 - Late Registration ends for Module II
  • Sunday, March 3 - Residences Halls Re-open ay 1:00PM
  • Monday, March 4 - Classes Resume | First Day of Classes for Spring Module II
  • Wednesday, March 6 - Drop/Add for Spring Module II Ends
  • Friday, March 15 - Last Day to Withdraw from full-semester on-campus and online courses | Withdrawal from Entire Semester Ends
  • Monday, March 18 - Registration of Seniors and Juniors for Summer and Fall Classes Begins
  • Thursday, March 21 - Registration of Sophomores for Summer and Fall Classes Begins
  • Monday, March 25 - Registration of First-Years for Summer and Fall Classes Begins
  • Friday, March 29 - Last day to Withdraw from Courses for Spring Module II
  • Friday-Sunday, March 29-31 - Easter Break | No classes meet. Residence halls remain open. Offices closed.
  • Monday, April 1 - Registration of Readmits and Non-degree Students for Summer Classes Begins. Registration of Co-Enrollments for Fall Classes Begins.
  • Tuesday, April 16 - SpearsFest - Special Events will be held during the day. Students are expected to attend these events so most classes will not meet. Classes that meet after 5:00PM will meet this day.
  • Friday, April 19 - Last Day of Regular Class Meeting
  • Saturday, April 20 - Reading Day
  • Sunday, April 21 - Last Day of Spring Module II
  • Sunday-Thursday, April 21-25 - Exam Week (Classes that meet on weekdays before 8:00AM or after 5:00PM and classes that meet on weekends meet at their regular times. All other classes follow.
  • Tuesday, April 23 - Grades for Graduating Students Due by 3:00PM
  • Wednesday, April 24 - Final Grades for Spring Module II Due | Summer Module I and Summer Extended Balance Payment Due
  • Thursday, April 25 - Residences Halls Close at 5:00PM except for graduating students
  • Friday, April 26 - Commencement | Residence Halls Close at 5:00PM for Graduating Seniors
  • Tuesday, April 30 - Final Grades for Spring Semester Due at Noon
Summer 2024 Sessions
  • Friday, April 26 - Late Registration for Summer Module I and Summer Extended Ends
  • Sunday, April 28 - Residence Halls Open at 1:00PM for students in summer housing
  • Monday, April 29 -  First Day of Classes for Summer Module I and Summer Extended
  • Wednesday, May 1 - Drop/Add for Summer Module I Ends
  • Friday, May 3 - Drop/Add Ends for Summer Extended
  • Monday, May 6 - Registration of New Students for Fall Classes Begins
  • Friday, May 24 - Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Module I Courses
  • Sunday, June 16 - Last Day of Classes for Summer Module I
  • Monday-Sunday, June 17-23 - Summer Break
  • Wednesday, June 19 - Final Grades for Summer Module I and Midterm Grades for Summer Extended Due | Summer Module II Balance Payment Due
  • Friday, June 21 - Late Registration for Summer Module II Ends
  • Monday, June 24 - First Day of Classes for Summer Module II
  • Wednesday, June 26 - Drop/Add for Summer Module II Ends
  • Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day (No synchronous classes will meet)
  • Friday, July 5 - Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Extended Courses
  • Friday, July 19 - Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Module II Courses
  • Sunday August 11 - Last Day of Classes for Summer Module II and Summer Extended
  • Tuesday, August 13 - Final Grades for Summer Module II and Summer Extended Classes Due
  • Wednesday, August 14 - Fall Balance Payment Due
Fall 2024 Semester
  • Thursday, August 15 - New Faculty Orientation
  • Friday, August 16 - Division Deans Workshop
  • Monday, August 19 - Division Meetings
  • Tuesday, August 20 - Fall Faculty Workshop
  • Wednesday, August 22 - State of the College Address Fall Balance Payment Due
  • Thursday, August 23 - Evening College New Student Orientation
  • Thursday to Sunday, August 23 to August 25 - New First-Year Student Orientation
  • Friday, August 23 - Late Registration Ends for Full Semester and Module 1
  • Saturday, August 24 - Check-in for Upperclass Students Graduate Student Orientation
  • Monday, August 26 - First Day of Classes for Fall Full Semester and Module 1
  • Wednesday, August 28 - Drop/Add for Module I Ends
  • Friday, August 30 - Drop/Add Ends at 11:59 PM (Course changes needing assistance or permission need to be completed by 5:00 PM)
  • Monday, September 2 - Labor Day No synchronous classes will meet.
  • Tuesday, September 3 - Opening Enrollment Report Available
  • Thursday, September 5 - Convocation
  • Friday, September 20 - Last Day to Withdraw from Courses for Fall Module 1
  • Monday, September 23 - Day College First-Year Student 4-Week Grades Due
  • Sunday, October 13 - Last day of Fall Module I
  • Monday to Tuesday, October 14 to October 15 - Fall Break for Full Semester Classes
    • Weekend classes will be held as scheduled. No other classes will meet. Residence halls remain open.
  • Wednesday, October 16 - Classes Resume
  • Wednesday, October 16 - Midterm Grades for Full-Term Classes Due at Noon | Final Grades for Fall Module I Due | Fall Module II Balance Payment Due
  • Friday, October 18 - Late Registration for Fall Module II Ends
  • Monday, October 21 - First Day of Classes for Fall Module II
  • Wednesday, October 23 - Drop/Add for Fall Module II Ends
  • Friday, November 1 - Last Day to Withdraw from full-semester on-campus and online courses
    Withdrawal From Entire Semester Ends
  • Monday, November 4 - Registration of Seniors for Spring Classes Begins
  • Thursday, November 7 - Registration of Juniors for Spring Classes Begins
  • Monday, November 11 - Registration of Sophomores for Spring Classes Begins
  • Thursday, November 14 - Registration of First-Years for Spring Classes Begins
  • Friday, November 15 - Last Day to Withdraw from Courses for Fall Module II 
  • Monday, November 25 - Registration of Readmits, New Students, and Non-Degree Students For Spring Classes Begins. Registration of Co-enrollments for Spring Classes
  • Wednesday to Sunday, November 27 to December 1 - Residence Halls Close at 10:00 A.M.
  • Wednesday to Sunday, November 27 to December 1 - Thanksgiving Break (On campus classes do not meet. Online classes will still be in progress.)
  • Sunday, December 1 - Residence Halls Re-open at 10:00 AM
  • Monday, December 2 - Classes Resume
  • Friday, December 6 - Last Day of Regular Class Meetings Fall Full Semester on-campus classes
  • Saturday, December 7 - Reading Day for Day College Only
  • Sunday, December 8 - Last Day of Fall Module II and Full Semester online classes
  • Sunday to Thursday, December 8 to December 12 - Exam Week
    • Classes that meet on weekdays before 8:00 AM or after 5:00 PM and classes that meet on weekends meet at their regular times. All other classes follow
  • Tuesday, December 10 - Final Grades for Graduating Students Due at 3pm
  • Wednesday, December 11 - Final Grades for Fall Module II Due
  • Thursday, December 12 - Residence Halls Close at 5:00 PM except for graduating students 
  • Tuesday, December 17 - Commencement | Residence Halls Close at 5:00 PM for graduating students
  • Tuesday,  December 17 - Final Grades for Fall Classes Due at Noon
Spring 2025 Semester
  • Friday, January 3 - Spring Balance Payment Due for Students | Division Deans Workshop
  • Sunday, January 5 - Check In for New Students, New Student Orientation
  • Monday, January 6 - Faculty Workshop | Late Registration Ends for Full Semester and Module 1 
  • Tuesday, January 7 - Check In for Returning Students. Residence Halls open at 10:00 AM
  • Wednesday, January 8 - First Day of Classes for Spring Full Semester
  • Monday, January 13 - First Day of Classes for Spring Module I
  • Wednesday, January 15 - Drop/Add for Spring Full Semester and Module I Ends | Drop/Add Ends at 11:59 PM (Course changes needing assistance or permission need to be completed by 5:00PM).
  • Friday, January 17 - ALL CAMPUS MLK AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CELEBRATION 1:00- 5:00PM - Special events will be held during the day. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to attend these events.
  • Monday, January 20 - MLK, Jr. Day No synchronous classes will meet.
  • Friday, January 24 - Opening Enrollment Report Available
  • Friday, February 7 - Last Day to Withdraw from Courses for Spring Module 1
  • Monday, February 10 - Day College First-Year Student 4-Week Grades Due
  • Friday, February 28 - Residence Halls Close at 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, March 2 - Last day of Spring Module I
  • Monday to Friday, March 3 to March 7 - Spring Break
    • Weekend classes will be held as scheduled. No other classes meet. 
  • Wednesday, March 5 - Final Grades for Spring Module 1 due | Spring Module II Balance Payment Due
  • Friday, March 7 - Late Registration ends for Module II
  • Sunday, March 9 - Residence Halls Re-open at 1:00 PM
  • Monday, March 10 - Classes Resume | First Day of Classes for Spring Module II
  • Wednesday, March 12 - Drop/Add for Spring Module II Ends
  • Friday, March 21 - Last Day to Withdraw from full-semester on-campus and online courses
    • Withdrawal From Entire Semester Ends
  • Monday, March 24 - Registration of Seniors and Juniors for Summer and Fall Classes Begins
  • Thursday, March 27 - Registration of Sophomores for Summer and Fall Classes Begins
  • Monday, March 31 - Registration of First-Years for Summer and Fall Classes Begins
  • Friday, April 4 - Last day to Withdraw from Courses for Spring Module II
  • Monday, April 7 - Registration of Readmits and Non-Degree Students for Summer Classes Begins | Registration of Co-Enrollments for Fall Classes Begins
  • Friday to Sunday, April 18 to April 20 - Easter Break
    • No classes meet. Residence halls remain open. Offices closed.
  • Tuesday, April 22 - SpearsFest - Special events will be held during the day. Students are expected to attend these events so most classes will not meet. Classes that meet after 5:00 PM will meet this day.
  • Friday, April 25 - Last Day of Regular Class Meeting
  • Saturday, April 26 - Reading Day for Day College Only
  • Sunday, April 27 - Last day of Spring Module II
  • Sunday to Thursday, April 27 to May 1 - Exam Week
    • Classes that meet on weekdays before 8:00 AM or after 5:00 PM and classes that meet on weekends meet at their regular times. All other classes follow
  • Tuesday, April 29 - Grades for Graduating Students Due by 3:00pm
  • Wednesday, April 30 - Final Grades for Spring Module II Due | Summer Module I and Summer Extended Balance Payment Due
  • Thursday, May 1 - Residence Halls Close at 5:00 PM except for graduating students
  • Friday, May 2 - Commencement | Residence Halls Close at 5:00 PM for Graduating Seniors
  • Tuesday, May 6 - Final Grades for Spring Semester Due at Noon
Summer 2025 Sessions
  • Friday, May 2 - Late Registration for Summer Module I and Summer Extended Ends
  • Sunday, May 4 - Residence Halls Open at 1:00 PM for student in summer housing
  • Monday, May 5 - First Day of Classes for Summer Module I and Summer Extended
  • Wednesday, May 7 - Drop/Add for Summer Module I Ends
  • Friday, May 9 - Drop/Add Ends for Summer Extended
  • Monday, May 12 - Registration of New Students for Fall Classes Begins.
  • Friday, May 30 - Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Module I Courses
  • Sunday, June 22 - Last Day of Classes for Summer Module I 
  • Monday to Sunday, June 23 to June 29 - Summer Break
  • Wednesday, June 25 - Final Grades for Summer Module I and Midterm Grades for Summer Extended Due | Summer Module II Balance Payment Due
  • Friday, June 27 - Late Registration for Summer Module II Ends
  • Monday, June 3 - First Day of Classes for Summer Module II
  • Wednesday, July 2 - Drop/Add for Summer Module II Ends
  • Friday, July 4 - Independence Day 
    • No synchronous classes will meet.
  • Friday, July 11 - Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Extended Courses
  • Friday, July 25 - Last Day to Withdraw from Summer Module II Courses
  • Sunday, August 17 - Last Day of Classes for Summer Module II and Summer Extended
  • Tuesday, August 19 - Final Grades for Summer Module II and Summer Extended Classes Due 
  • Wednesday, August 20 - Fall Balance Payment Due

Final Exam Schedule

Spring 2024

Regular Meeting Time    -      Exam Day    -     Exam Time

MWF 7:50AM.    -     Thursday, April 25    -     8:00AM-10:00AM
MWF 8:50AM.    -     Wednesday, April 24    -     8:00AM-10:00AM
MWF 9:50AM.    -     Monday, April 22    -     8:00AM-10:00AM
MWF 10:50AM.    -     Monday, April 22    -     11:00AM-1:00PM
MWF 11:00AM.    -     Monday, April 22    -     11:00AM-1:00PM
MWF 12:00PM.    -     Wednesday, April 24    -     11:00AM-1:00PM
MWF 12:10PM.    -     Wednesday, April 24    -     11:00AM-1:00PM
MW 1:10PM.    -     Wednesday, April 24    -     2:00PM-4:00PM
MW 2:35PM.    -     Monday, April 22    -     2:00PM-4:00PM
MW 4:00PM.    -     Sunday, April 21    -     3:00PM-5:00PM
Tues/Thurs 8:00AM.    -     Thursday, April 25    -     2:00PM-4:00PM
Tues/Thurs 9:30AM.    -     Tuesday, April 23   -     8:00AM-10:00AM
Tues/Thurs 10:55AM.    -     Thursday, April 25    -     11:00AM-1:00PM
Tues/Thurs 11:05AM.    -     Thursday, April 25    -     11:00AM-1:00PM
Tues/Thurs 1:30PM.    -     Tuesday, April 23    -     11:00AM-1:00PM
Tues/Thurs 3:00PM.    -     Tuesday, April 23    -     2:00PM-4:00PM
Tues/Thurs 4:30PM.    -     Sunday, April 21    -     12:00PM-2:00PM

Fall 2024

Regular Meeting Time    -      Exam Day    -     Exam Time

MWF 7:50 AM.    -     Thursday, December 12.    -     8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MWF 8:50 AM.    -     Wednesday, December 11.    -     8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MWF 9:50 AM.    -     Monday, December 9.    -     8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MWF 10:50 AM.    -     Monday, December 9.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MWF 11:00 AM.    -     Monday, December 9.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MWF 12:00 PM.    -     Wednesday, December 11.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MWF 12:10 PM.    -     Wednesday, December 11.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MW 1:10 PM.    -     Wednesday, December 11.    -     2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MW 2:35 PM.    -     Monday, December 9.    -     2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MW 4:00 PM.    -     Sunday, December 8.    -     3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 8:00 AM.    -     Thursday, December 12.    -     2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 9:30 AM.    -     Tuesday, December 10.    -     8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tues/Thurs 10:55 AM.    -     Thursday, December 12.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 11:05 AM.    -     Thursday, December 12.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 1:30 PM.    -     Tuesday, December 10.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 3:00 PM.    -     Tuesday, December 10.    -     2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 4:30 PM.    -     Sunday, December 8.    -     12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Spring 2025

Regular Meeting Time    -      Exam Day    -     Exam Time

MWF 7:50 AM.    -     Thursday, May 1.    -     8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MWF 8:50 AM.    -     Wednesday, April 30.    -     8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MWF 9:50 AM.    -     Monday, April 28.    -     8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MWF 10:50 AM.    -     Monday, April 28.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MWF 11:00 AM.    -     Monday, April 28.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MWF 12:00 PM.    -     Wednesday, April 30.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MWF 12:10 PM     -     Wednesday, April 30.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MW 1:10 PM.    -     Wednesday, April 30.    -     2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MW 2:35 PM.    -     Monday, April 28.    -     2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MW 4:00 PM.    -     Sunday, April 27.    -     3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 8:00 AM.    -     Thursday, May 1.    -     2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 9:30 AM.    -     Tuesday, April 29.    -     8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tues/Thurs 10:55 AM.    -     Thursday, May 1.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 11:05 AM.    -     Thursday, May 1.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 1:30 PM.    -     Tuesday, April 29.    -     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 3:00 PM.    -     Tuesday, April 29.    -     2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tues/Thurs 4:30 PM.    -     Sunday, April 27.    -     12:00 PM - 2:00 PM