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2029-2030 Academic Calendar

The academic calendar is subject to change without notice. In preparing the calendar for an academic year, it is impossible to avoid conflict with some religious holidays. As conflicts arise, efforts are made to make special arrangements for students affected.

Fall 2029

  • Intent to Graduate - Activation Period

    Monday, August 13 - Tuesday, September 18

  • Leave of Absence - Deadline

    Friday, August 24

  • Registration - Deadline

    Sunday, August 26

  • Classes Begin

    Monday, August 27

  • Regular Drop - Deadline 1

    Saturday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Regular Add - Deadline 1

    Sunday, September 2 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop Begins 1

    Sunday, September 2

  • Late Registration Begins 1

    Monday, September 3

  • Labor Day Holiday - No Classes

    Monday, September 3

  • Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period

    Monday, October 8 - Sunday, October 28

  • Late Registration - Deadline 1

    Friday, November 16 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Add - Deadline 1

    Friday, November 16 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop - Deadline 1

    Friday, November 16 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Declare Concurrent Majors, Minors, or Certificates - Deadline (Graduating Students)

    Friday, November 16

  • Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes

    Sunday, November 18 - Saturday, November 24

  • Withdrawal - Deadline

    Friday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

  • Classes End

    Friday, December 14

  • Study Days

    Saturday, December 15 - Sunday, December 16

  • Final Exams

    Monday, December 17 - Friday, December 21

  • Commencement 2

    Saturday, December 22

Calendar Footnotes

1These dates apply to full semester courses.
2These dates may vary among campuses.

Spring 2030

  • Intent to Graduate - Activation Period

    Wednesday, January 2 - Tuesday, January 29

  • Leave of Absence - Deadline

    Friday, January 11

  • Registration - Deadline

    Sunday, January 13

  • Classes Begin

    Monday, January 14

  • Regular Drop - Deadline 1

    Saturday, January 19 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Regular Add - Deadline 1

    Sunday, January 20 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop Begins 1

    Sunday, January 20

  • Late Registration Begins 1

    Monday, January 21

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday - No Classes

    Monday, January 21

  • Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period

    Monday, February 18 - Sunday, March 10

  • Spring Break - No Classes

    Sunday, March 10 - Saturday, March 16

  • Late Registration - Deadline 1

    Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Add - Deadline 1

    Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop - Deadline 1

    Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Declare Concurrent Majors, Minors, or Certificates - Deadline (Graduating Students)

    Friday, April 12

  • Withdrawal - Deadline

    Friday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

  • Classes End

    Friday, May 3

  • Study Days

    Saturday, May 4 - Sunday, May 5

  • Final Exams

    Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10

  • Commencement 2

    Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12

Calendar Footnotes

1These dates apply to full semester courses.
2These dates may vary among campuses.

Summer 2030

  • Registration - Deadline

    Sunday, May 12

  • Intent to Graduate - Activation Period

    Monday, May 13 - Friday, June 21

  • Classes Begin

    Monday, May 13

  • Regular Drop - Deadline

    Tuesday, May 14 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Regular Add - Deadline

    Wednesday, May 15 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop Begins

    Wednesday, May 15

  • Late Registration Begins

    Thursday, May 16

  • Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes

    Monday, May 27

  • Late Registration - Deadline

    Tuesday, June 4 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Add - Deadline

    Tuesday, June 4 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop - Deadline

    Tuesday, June 4 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Withdrawal - Deadline

    Monday, June 10 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

  • Classes End

    Monday, June 10

  • Study Days

    Tuesday, June 11

  • Final Exams

    Wednesday, June 12

  • Declare Concurrent Majors, Minors, or Certificates - Deadline (Graduating Students)

    Monday, August 5

  • Commencement

    Saturday, August 17

  • Registration - Deadline

    Sunday, May 19

  • Intent to Graduate - Activation Period

    Monday, May 13 - Friday, June 21

  • Classes Begin

    Monday, May 20

  • Regular Drop - Deadline

    Wednesday, May 22 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Regular Add - Deadline

    Thursday, May 23 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop Begins

    Thursday, May 23

  • Late Registration Begins

    Friday, May 24

  • Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes

    Monday, May 27

  • Late Registration - Deadline

    Wednesday, June 19 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Add - Deadline

    Wednesday, June 19 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop - Deadline

    Wednesday, June 19 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Juneteenth Holiday - No Classes

    Wednesday, June 19

  • Withdrawal - Deadline

    Friday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

  • Classes End

    Friday, June 28

  • Study Days

    Saturday, June 29 - Sunday, June 30

  • Final Exams

    Monday, July 1

  • Declare Concurrent Majors, Minors, or Certificates - Deadline (Graduating Students)

    Monday, August 5

  • Commencement

    Saturday, August 17

  • Registration - Deadline

    Tuesday, July 2

  • Intent to Graduate - Activation Period

    Monday, May 13 - Friday, June 21

  • Classes Begin

    Wednesday, July 3

  • Independence Day Holiday - No Classes

    Thursday, July 4

  • Regular Drop - Deadline

    Friday, July 5 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Regular Add - Deadline

    Saturday, July 6 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop Begins

    Saturday, July 6

  • Late Registration Begins

    Sunday, July 7

  • Late Registration - Deadline

    Monday, August 5 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Add - Deadline

    Monday, August 5 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop - Deadline

    Monday, August 5 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Declare Concurrent Majors, Minors, or Certificates - Deadline (Graduating Students)

    Monday, August 5

  • Withdrawal - Deadline

    Wednesday, August 14 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

  • Classes End

    Wednesday, August 14

  • Study Days

    Thursday, August 15

  • Final Exams

    Friday, August 16

  • Commencement

    Saturday, August 17

  • Intent to Graduate - Activation Period

    Monday, May 13 - Friday, June 21

  • Registration - Deadline

    Sunday, May 19

  • Classes Begin

    Monday, May 20

  • Regular Drop - Deadline 1

    Friday, May 24 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Regular Add - Deadline 1

    Saturday, May 25 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop Begins 1

    Saturday, May 25

  • Late Registration Begins 1

    Sunday, May 26

  • Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes

    Monday, May 27

  • Juneteenth Holiday - No Classes

    Wednesday, June 19

  • Independence Day Holiday - No Classes

    Thursday, July 4

  • Late Registration - Deadline 1

    Friday, July 26 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Add - Deadline 1

    Friday, July 26 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Late Drop - Deadline 1

    Friday, July 26 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

  • Declare Concurrent Majors, Minors, or Certificates - Deadline (Graduating Students)

    Monday, August 5

  • Withdrawal - Deadline

    Wednesday, August 14 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

  • Classes End

    Wednesday, August 14

  • Study Days

    Thursday, August 15

  • Final Exams

    Friday, August 16

  • Commencement

    Saturday, August 17

Calendar Footnotes

1These dates apply to full semester courses.

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