Dates & Deadlines


    When does enrollment start?
    Registration for fall begins the previous spring in April and continues through the add/drop period. Spring registration begins in November and continues through the add/drop period in January.

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    When does the semester start?
    Fall courses typically begin the second-to-last week in August and Spring courses typically begin the Tuesday after Dr. Martin Luther King day in January (mid-January). Be sure to check the current Academic Calendar for the exact schedule for the year in which you are interested.

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    When is the last day to drop or add a class?
    Consult the most recent enrollment guide and registration calendar for details, including the tuition refund schedule for dropped classes.

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    When is the last day to withdraw from a class?
    Each semester a date is fixed as the last date for official withdrawal without academic penalty. Consult the current semester's calendar for the specific date.

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    When are midterm exams?
    Midterm exams are at the discretion of the instructor. Consult your individual course syllabus for details.

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    When are final exams?
    See the final exam calendar.

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    When does the semester end?
    Check the semester calendar.

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