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Important Dates All 2019 Dates

01/01/2019
Winter break; university offices closed
01/07/2019
WCL: First day of classes
01/10/2019
Winter Welcome
01/11/2019
Last day to register for spring 2019 without a late fee
Winter Welcome
01/12/2019
Winter Welcome
01/13/2019
Winter Welcome
01/14/2019
Late registration (with $100 fee) begins
Spring classes begin
01/18/2019
Late registration for spring ends
01/21/2019
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no classes, university offices closed
01/23/2019
Mathematics Equivalency Examination
01/28/2019
Last day to add a spring course, internship, Independent Reading or Research, or Community-Service-Learning project
Last day to drop a spring course for a 100% refund and without a
02/01/2019
Last day to apply for graduation in spring 2019
02/02/2019
Writing Proficiency Examination
02/04/2019
Last day to drop a spring course for a 50% refund
02/11/2019
Last day to drop a spring course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
03/10/2019
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday
03/11/2019
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday
03/12/2019
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday
03/13/2019
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday
03/14/2019
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday
03/15/2019
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday
03/16/2019
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday
03/17/2019
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday
03/22/2019
Last day to drop a spring class or change a grade option (end of the 10th week)
03/23/2019
Writing Proficiency Examination
03/25/2019
Summer 2019 registration for students begins
03/27/2019
Fall 2019 priority registration for graduate students begins
04/01/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Classes begin
Fall 2019 priority registration for undergraduate students begins
Theses and dissertations due in deans’ offices for spring degree candidates
04/09/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
04/14/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Last day to drop for 50% refund
04/19/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Last day to drop for 25% refund
04/22/2019
WCL: Last day of classes (includes make-ups for holidays)
04/29/2019
Spring classes end
Theses and dissertations due in Registrar's Office for spring degree candidates
WCL: Examinations begin
04/30/2019
Spring study day
05/01/2019
Spring final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
Summer: Payment due
05/02/2019
SIS Online Summer: Immersion program begins (non-standard refund table)
Spring final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
05/03/2019
Spring final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
05/04/2019
Spring final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
05/05/2019
Spring final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
05/06/2019
Online Programs 1st Session Summer: Classes begin
SIS Online Summer: Classes begin; Tuition balance due
Spring final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
05/07/2019
Spring final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
05/10/2019
Commencement Weekend Activities
05/11/2019
Commencement Weekend Activities
WCL: Examinations end
05/12/2019
Commencement Weekend Activities
Official Degree Award Date
Online Programs 1st Session Summer: Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
05/13/2019
SOE Online Summer: Classes begin
Summer 1st Online Session: Classes begin
Summer 7 Week Session: Classes begin
05/16/2019
Online Programs 1st Session Summer: Last day to drop for 50% refund
05/17/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Last day to drop
05/19/2019
SIS Online Summer: Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
WCL Spring Commencement Ceremony
WCL: Official Degree Award Date
05/20/2019
Online Programs 1st Session Summer: Last day to drop for 25% refund
Summer 1st 6 Week Session: Classes begin
Summer 3 Week Session: Classes begin
05/24/2019
SOE Online Summer: Last day to drop for 100% refund & without W grade
Summer: Last day to add an internship, Independent Reading or Research, or Community Service-Learning project
05/26/2019
SIS Online Summer: Last day to drop for 50% refund
05/27/2019
Memorial Day; no classes, university offices closed
05/31/2019
SOE Online Summer: Last day to drop for 50% refund
06/01/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Make up classes for those not held on Memorial Day
Summer: Last day to apply for graduation
06/02/2019
SIS Online Summer: Last day to drop for 25% refund
06/06/2019
Summer 3 Week Session: Classes end
06/07/2019
SOE Online Summer: Last day to drop for 25% refund
06/09/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Classes end
06/11/2019
Online Programs 1st Session Summer: Last day to drop or change a grade option
06/12/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Analytics Practicum in Washington, DC
06/13/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Analytics Practicum in Washington, DC
06/14/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: Analytics Practicum in Washington, DC
06/17/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: MBA Immersion Extension in Kenya
Apr-Jun Term 2: MBA Immersion in Nairobi, Kenya
06/18/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: MBA Immersion Extension in Kenya
Apr-Jun Term 2: MBA Immersion in Nairobi, Kenya
06/19/2019
Apr-Jun Term 2: MBA Immersion Extension in Kenya
Apr-Jun Term 2: MBA Immersion in Nairobi, Kenya
06/27/2019
Summer 1st 6 Week Session: Classes end
Summer 1st Online Session: Classes end
Summer 7 Week Session: Classes end
06/30/2019
Online Programs 1st Session Summer: Classes end
07/01/2019
Jul-Sep Term 3: Classes begin
Online Programs 2nd Session Summer: Classes begin
Summer 2nd 6 Week Session: Classes begin
Summer 2nd Online Session: Classes begin
07/04/2019
Independence Day; no classes, university offices closed
07/06/2019
Jul-Sep Term 3: Make up classes for those not held on Independence Day
SOE Online Summer: Last day to drop or change a grade option
07/07/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Summer: Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
07/09/2019
Jul-Sep Term 3: Deadline to apply to graduate
Jul-Sep Term 3: Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
07/11/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Summer: Last day to drop for 50% refund
07/14/2019
Jul-Sep Term 3: Last day to drop for 50% refund
SIS Online Summer: Last day to drop or change a grade option
07/15/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Summer: Last day to drop for 25% refund
07/19/2019
Jul-Sep Term 3: Last day to drop for 25% refund
Summer: Theses and dissertations due in deans' offices for degree candidates
08/01/2019
Fall: Payment due
08/05/2019
SIS Online MA & MIS: Classes begin; Tuition balance due
08/06/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Summer: Last day to drop or change a grade option
08/08/2019
Summer 2nd 6 Week Session: Classes end
Summer: Theses and dissertations due in Registrar's office for degree candidates
08/15/2019
Summer 2nd Online Session: Classes end
08/16/2019
Jul-Sep Term 3: Last day to drop
SOE Online Summer: Classes end
08/18/2019
SIS Online MA & MIS: Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
SIS Online Summer: Classes end
08/20/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
08/21/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
08/22/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
SIS Online (Fall II): Immersion program begins (non-standard refund table)
08/23/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
Fall: Last day to register without a late fee
SOE Online Fall: Last day to register without a late fee
08/24/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
08/25/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
Online Programs 2nd Session Summer: Classes end
SIS Online MA & MIS: Last day to drop for 50% refund
Summer: Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on August diplomas; no event associated with this date)
08/26/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
Fall: Classes begin
Fall: Late registration (with $100 fee) begins
SOE Online Fall: Classes begin
SOE Online Fall: Late registration (with $100 fee) begins
08/27/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
08/28/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
08/29/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
08/30/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
Fall: Late registration ends
SOE Online Fall: Late registration ends
08/31/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
09/01/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
SIS Online MA & MIS: Last day to drop for 25% refund
09/02/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
Labor Day; no classes, university offices closed
Online Programs 1st Session Fall: Classes begin
09/03/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
SIS Online (Fall II): Classes begin; Tuition balance due
09/04/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
09/05/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
09/06/2019
Fall: All-American Welcome (Events begin with new student move-in and continue through the first two weeks of classes.)
09/07/2019
Jul-Sep Term 3: Make up classes for those not held on Labor Day
09/08/2019
Online Programs 1st Session Fall: Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
09/09/2019
Fall: Last day to add a course, internship, Independent Reading or Research, or Community Service-Learning project
Fall: Last day to drop for 100% refund & without W grade
SOE Online Fall: Last day to drop for 100% refund & without W grade
09/12/2019
Online Programs 1st Session Fall: Last day to drop for 50% refund
09/15/2019
SIS Online (Fall II): Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
09/16/2019
Fall: Last day to drop for 50% refund
Online Programs 1st Session Fall: Last day to drop for 25% refund
SOE Online Fall: Last day to drop for 50% refund
09/22/2019
Jul-Sep Term 3: Classes end
SIS Online (Fall II): Last day to drop for 50% refund
09/23/2019
Fall: Last day to drop for 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
SOE Online Fall: Last day to drop for 25% refund
09/29/2019
SIS Online (Fall II): Last day to drop for 25% refund
09/30/2019
Fall: Early warning notices due in Registrar's office
Oct-Dec Term 4: Classes begin
10/04/2019
Fall: All-American Weekend
10/05/2019
Fall: All-American Weekend
10/06/2019
Fall: All-American Weekend
10/07/2019
Spring: Schedule of classes published
10/08/2019
Oct-Dec Term 4: Deadline to apply to graduate
Oct-Dec Term 4: Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
Online Programs 1st Session Fall: Last day to drop or change a grade option
10/11/2019
Fall break; no classes, university offices open
10/13/2019
Oct-Dec Term 4: Last day to drop for 50% refund
SIS Online MA & MIS: Last day to drop or change a grade option
10/18/2019
Oct-Dec Term 4: Last day to drop for 25% refund
10/27/2019
Online Programs 1st Session Fall: Classes end
10/28/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Fall: Classes begin
SOE Online Spring: Registration begins
Spring: Priority registration for graduate students begins
10/29/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate students
10/30/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate students
10/31/2019
Fall: Last day to apply for graduation
Spring: Priority registration for graduate students
11/01/2019
Fall: Last day to drop or change a grade option (end of the 10th week)
SOE Online Fall: Last day to drop or change a grade option
Spring: Priority registration for graduate students
11/02/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate students
11/03/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Fall: Last day to add or drop for 100% refund & without W grade
Spring: Priority registration for graduate students
11/04/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate students
Spring: Priority registration for undergraduate students begins
11/05/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/06/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/07/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Fall: Last day to drop for 50% refund
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/08/2019
Fall: Theses and dissertations due in deans' offices for degree candidates
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/09/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/10/2019
SIS Online (Fall II): Last day to drop or change a grade option
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/11/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Fall: Last day to drop for 25% refund
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/12/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/13/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/14/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/15/2019
Oct-Dec Term 4: Last day to drop
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/16/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/17/2019
SIS Online MA & MIS: Classes end
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/18/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/19/2019
Spring: Priority registration for graduate and undergraduate students
11/26/2019
Fall: Tuesday classes cancelled; Friday classes meet
SOE Online Fall: Tuesday classes cancelled; Friday classes meet
11/27/2019
Thanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed Thursday and Friday
11/28/2019
Thanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed
Thanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed Thursday and Friday
11/29/2019
Thanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed Thursday and Friday
11/30/2019
Oct-Dec Term 4: Make up classes for those not held on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed Thursday and Friday
12/01/2019
Thanksgiving holiday; no classes; university offices closed Thursday and Friday
12/03/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Fall: Last day to drop or change a grade option
12/06/2019
Fall: Classes end
Fall: Theses and dissertations due in Registrar's office for degree candidates
SOE Online Fall: Classes end
12/07/2019
Fall: Study days
12/08/2019
Fall: Study days
12/09/2019
Fall: Final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
12/10/2019
Fall: Final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
12/11/2019
Fall: Final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
12/12/2019
Fall: Final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
12/13/2019
Fall: Final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
12/14/2019
Fall: Final examinations; grades are due 72 hours following the exam
Oct-Dec Term 4: Classes end
12/15/2019
Fall: Commencement Ceremony for August and December graduates
SIS Online (Fall II): Classes end
SOE Online Fall: Commencement Ceremony for Summer and Fall graduates
12/19/2019
Fall: All full-term classes final grades due
SOE Online Fall: Grades due
12/22/2019
Online Programs 2nd Session Fall: Classes end
12/23/2019
Winter break; university offices closed
12/24/2019
Winter break; university offices closed
12/25/2019
Winter break; university offices closed
12/26/2019
Winter break; university offices closed
12/27/2019
Winter break; university offices closed
12/28/2019
Winter break; university offices closed
12/29/2019
Winter break; university offices closed
12/30/2019
Winter break; university offices closed
12/31/2019
Fall: Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on December diplomas; no event associated with this date)
Winter break; university offices closed