2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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Fall Semester 2020 (16-week semester)

Because of Covid-19, the semester will end at Thanksgiving. There will be no holidays from classes during the semester.

Aug 10, Monday

First Year Experience

Transfer Orientation

Registration (for applicants who did not meet early registration deadline)

Aug 11, Tuesday Classes begin
Aug 18, Tuesday  Last day to register
Last day to change class schedule and receive tuition/fees adjustment
Oct 2, Friday Mid-Semester grades due
Oct 12, Monday Scheduling for Spring 2021 opens for Seniors
Oct 13, Tuesday Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF”
Oct 19, Monday Scheduling for Spring 2021 opens for Juniors
Oct 26, Monday Scheduling for Spring 2021 opens for Sophomores and new students/readmits
Nov 2, Monday Scheduling for Spring 2021 opens for Freshmen
Nov 3, Tuesday Last day to drop a class or withdraw from school
Nov 18, Wednesday
Final Examinations for 12:00 and 12:40 p.m. MW classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for Monday night classes begin at 4:30 p.m.
Nov 19, Thursday
Final Examinations for 9:00 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 9:25 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Tuesday night classes begin at 4:30 p.m.
Nov 20, Friday
Final Examinations for 10:40 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 10:50 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Nov 23, Monday
Final Examinations for 11:40 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for12:15 and 12:30 p.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Thursday night classes begin at 4:30 p.m.
Nov  24, Tuesday
Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.

Fall 2020 Term I (8-week semester)

Aug 1, Tuesday Classes begin
Aug 14, Friday
Last day to register
Last day to change class schedule and receive tuition/fees adjustment
Aug 18, Tuesday Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF”
Sept 8, Tuesday Last Day to drop a class or withdraw from school
Oct 5, Monday Term I Classes End, Final Exams TBA

Fall 2020 Term II (8-week semester)

Oct 7, Wednesday Classes begin
Oct 12, Monday
Last day to register
Last day to change class schedule and receive tuition/fees adjustment
Oct 14, Wednesday Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF”
Nov 4, Wednesday Last day to drop a class or withdraw from school
Dec 1, Tuesday Term II Classes End. Final Exams TBA

Winter Intersession (4-week accelerated semester)

December 14, 2020 – January 11, 2021

Dec 14, Monday Classes begin
Dec 16, Wednesday Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will either be “WP” or “WF”
Dec 28, Monday Last day to drop a class or withdraw from school
Jan 10, Sunday Classes end
Jan 11, Monday
Final Exams (taken on campus)

Spring Semester 2021 (16-week semester)

Because of Covid-19, there will be no spring holidays from classes during the semester.

Jan 11, Monday
New Student Orientation (8:30 a.m.)
Registration (for applicants who did not meet early registration deadline)
Jan 12, Tuesday Classes begin
Jan 18, Monday Service Day – No day classes
Jan 19, Tuesday
Last day to register
Last day to change class schedule and receive tuition/fees adjustment
Mar 1, Monday Scheduling for Fall 2021 opens for Seniors
Mar 5, Friday Mid-semester grades due
Mar 8, Monday Scheduling for Fall 2021 opens for Juniors
Mar 15, Monday
Scheduling for Fall 2021 opens for Sophomores and for new students/readmits
Mar 16, Tuesday Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF”
Mar 22, Monday Scheduling for Fall 2021 opens for Freshmen
Apr 2, Friday
Good Friday Holiday
Apr 13, Tuesday Last day to drop a class or withdraw from school
Apr 19-23, Monday – Friday
Dead Week
April 26, Monday

Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Monday night classes begin at 5:00 p.m.

April 27, Tuesday
Final Examinations for 9:00 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 9:25 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Tuesday night classes begin at 5:00 p.m.
April 28, Wednesday
Final Examinations for 10:40 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 10:50 a.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
April 29, Thursday
Final Examinations for 11:40 a.m. MWF classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
Final Examinations for 12:15 p.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.
Final Examinations for Thursday night classes begin at 5:00 p.m.
April 30, Friday

Final Examinations for 12:40 p.m. MW classes begin at 9:00 a.m.

Final Examinations for 1:40 p.m. TR classes begin at 1:30 p.m.

Commencement practice: 2:00 p.m.

May 1, Saturday
Commencement: 10:00 a.m.
Tentative Afternoon Commencement: 1:00 p.m.

Spring 2021 Term I (8-week semester)

Jan 12, Tuesday Classes begin
Jan 15, Friday
Last day to register
Last day to change class schedule and receive tuition/fees adjustment
Jan 19, Tuesday Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF”
Feb 9, Tuesday Last Day to drop a class or withdraw from school
Mar 8, Monday Spring Term I Classes End, Final Exams TBA

Spring 2021 Term II (8-week semester)

Mar 9, Tuesday Classes begin
Mar 12, Friday
Last day to register
Last day to change class schedule and receive tuition/fees adjustment
Mar 16, Tuesday Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF”
Apr 6, Tuesday Last day to drop a class or withdraw from school
April 28, Monday Spring Term II Classes End, Final Exams TBA

Summer 2021 (8-week semester)

June 1, Tuesday Summer Undergraduate Registration/Classes begin
June 2, Wednesday
Last day to register
June 3, Thursday
Last day to change class schedule and receive tuition/fees adjustment
June 29, Tuesday
Last day to drop and receive only a “W” grade – all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF”
July 5, Monday
Fourth of July Holiday (no classes)
July 12, Monday
Last day to drop or withdraw from school
July 23, Friday

Final Examinations for 8:00 classes begin at 8:30 a.m.

Final Examinations for 10:40 a.m. classes begin at 11:00 a.m.

Summer 2021 Term I (4-week semester)

June 1, Tuesday
Summer Term I Undergraduate Registration/Classes begin
June 2, Wednesday
Last day to register as full-time student for Summer Term I
June 3, Thursday
Last day to change class schedule and receive tuition/fees adjustment
June 14, Monday Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF”
June 17, Thursday Last day to drop a class or withdraw from school
June 25, Friday
Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. classes begin at 8:30 a.m.
Final Examinations for 10:40 a.m. classes begin at 11:00 a.m.

Summer 2021 Term II (4-week semester)

June 28, Monday Summer Term II Undergraduate Registration/Classes begin
June 29, Tuesday
Last day to register as full-time student for Summer Term II
June 30, Wednesday
Last day to change class schedule and receive tuition/fees adjustment
July 5, Monday
Fourth of July Holiday (no classes)
July 12, Monday
Last day to drop a class and receive only a “W” grade–all grades after this date will be either “WP” or “WF”
July 15, Thursday
Last day to drop a class or withdraw from school
July 23, Friday
Final Examinations for 8:00 a.m. classes begin at 8:30 a.m.
Final Examinations for 10:40 a.m. classes begin at 11:00 a.m.