2020-21 Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2020 (Revised July 13, 2020)
Printable 2020-21 Academic Calendar (PDF)—Spring 2021 revised on March 8, 2021.
| Aug. 6 7 a.m. |
Banner Self-Service Add/Drop for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Only |
| Aug. 11 5 p.m. |
Add/Drop for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Ends |
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Aug. 13 & 15, 9 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
First-Year Move-In (time slots assigned by RLO) |
| Aug. 16–30 | Continuing Student Move-In (time slots assigned by RLO) |
| Aug. 16–19 | Orientation |
| Aug. 17 7 a.m. to midnight |
Banner Self-Service Add/Drop for New Students Only |
| Aug. 18 Opens 7 a.m. |
Banner Self-Service Add/Drop for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Only |
| Aug. 20 8:15 a.m. |
Classes Begin |
| Aug. 20, 7 a.m.– Aug. 26, 5 p.m. |
Regular Add/Drop Available to all Students on Banner Self-Service |
| Aug. 26 5 p.m. |
Add/Drop Ends on Banner Self-Service |
| Aug. 27–Sep. 2 5 p.m. |
Late Add/Drop ($20 late fee) |
| Sep. 10 |
Dept. Chairs Review Posted Spring Schedule for Changes |
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Sep. 14–Oct. 2 |
Department Chairs Review Major Requirements in Degree Works for Senior Majors |
| Oct. 7 |
Faculty Textbook Information Due to Bookstore |
| Oct. 21–Nov. 10 |
Student-Adviser Conferences (seniors should check Degree Works to make sure |
| Oct. 21, 7 a.m.– Nov. 10, 5 p.m. |
Students Submit Course Preferences on WebTree |
| Nov. 10 5 p.m. |
WebTree Closes |
| Nov. 13 5 p.m. |
Student Schedules Available on Banner Self-Service |
| Nov. 1 |
December Graduation Application Due |
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Nov. 16, 7 a.m.– |
Banner Self-Service Add/Drop |
| Nov. 20 5 p.m. |
Add/Drop Ends |
| Nov. 15 |
Authorization for Transfer Course Form Due for Spring |
| Nov. 20 |
Fall Semester Classes End (Classes Nov 19-20 at professor’s option) |
| Nov. 23, 24, 30 | Reading Days (Thanksgiving Nov 25-27) |
| Dec. 8 |
Request to Department Chairs for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Class Schedules |
| Dec. 1 – Dec. 8 |
Final Exams, Finish Projects and Papers |
| Jan. 5, 2021 10 a.m. |
Fall Semester Grades Due |
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Preliminary Due: Jan. 25 |
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Course Schedules Due |
Spring Semester 2021 (revised March 8, 2021)
| Jan. 5 7 a.m. |
Banner Self-Service Add/Drop Opens |
| Jan. 25 8:05 a.m. |
Classes Begin |
| Jan. 25, 7 a.m.– Jan. 29, 5 p.m. |
Regular Add/Drop Available to All Students on Banner Self-Service |
| Jan. 29 5 p.m. |
Regular Add/Drop on Banner Self-Service Ends |
| Feb. 1, 8:30 a.m.– Feb. 5, 5 p.m. |
Late Add/Drop (via Add/Drop form only & $20 late fee) |
| Preliminary Due: Jan. 25 Final Due: Feb. 1 |
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Course Schedules Due |
| Mar. 3-4 |
Mid-Semester Break 1 (no classes either day) |
| Mar. 17 | Faculty Textbook Information Due to Bookstore |
| Mar. 17–Apr. 2 |
Student-Adviser Conferences |
| Mar. 17, 7 a.m.– Apr. 2, 5 p.m. |
Students Submit Course Preferences on WebTree |
| Mar. 26 5 p.m. |
Pass/Fail Forms for Seniors Due (Deadline is Final) |
| Apr. 5 (Monday) |
Classes will follow the Wednesday meeting schedule |
| Apr. 6 (Tuesday) | Classes will follow the Thursday meeting schedule |
| Apr. 7-8 |
Mid-Semester Break 2 (no classes on either day) |
| Apr. 22 | Spring Convocation (classes remain in session) |
| Apr. 29 |
Spring Semester Classes End |
| Apr. 30 |
Verna Miller Case Research & Creative Works Symposium |
| May 1 5 p.m. |
Authorization for Transfer Credit Form for Summer and Fall Courses Due |
| May 3-5 |
Reading, Writing, Reflection Days |
| May 6 | Reading Day |
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May 7-10 |
Final Exams, Finish Projects and Papers – Seniors |
| May 7-12 | Final Exams, Finish Projects and Papers – Others |
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May 11 |
Commencement (subject to change due to COVID, visit the Commencement webpage for more information.) |
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May 12 |
Grades Due – Graduating Seniors |
| May 16 | Degrees conferred. Diplomas will be mailed in mid-June. |
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May 18 |
Grades Due – Students Not Graduating |
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Aug. 9 |
Deadline to Remove Incompletes |