Academic Calendar 2024-2025 for Online Programs in SIS Dates are subject to change
The Academic Calendar for Online Programs in SIS is divided into Fall, Spring, and Summer. Standard courses are delivered over 15 weeks. Effective Spring 2025, Online Programs in SIS will follow 8 Week Sessions. For Spring 2025 and Summer 2025, please refer to Academic-Calendar-2024-2025 | American University, Washington, DC.
The add/drop/withdrawal and refund schedule applies to all courses with a standard schedule during a term. Add/drop/withdrawal, refund, and grade change dates for courses on nonstandard schedules are calculated proportionately, based on the percentage of the course completed. Please visit the Course Drop and Withdrawals page for more information. A student’s state of residency may determine refund eligibility and amounts. Final grades are always due 72 hours after the official end date of the course.
| 09/02/2024 | Mon | Fall tuition balance due |
| 09/02/2024 | Mon | Fall classes begin |
| 09/02/2024 | Mon | Labor Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 09/15/2024 | Sun | Last day to add a fall course |
| 09/15/2024 | Sun | Last day to drop a fall course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 09/16/2024 | Mon | Fall withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund) |
| 09/22/2024 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a fall course for a 50% refund |
| 09/29/2024 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a fall course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 11/10/2024 | Sun | Last day to withdraw from a fall course or change a grade option |
| 11/28/2024 | Thu | Thanksgiving holiday; no classes, university offices closed Thursday and Friday |
| 12/15/2024 | Sun | Fall classes end |
| 12/15/2024 | Sun | Fall Commencement Ceremony for August and December graduates |
| 12/23/2024 | Mon | Official Degree Award Date (the date that appears on December diplomas; no event associated with this date) |
| 12/23/2024 - 01/01/2025 | Mon - Wed | Winter Break; University Offices Closed |