Academic Calendar for Fall Semester 2021
| Event | Full Term | A Term | B Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Schedule of Classes Released on Web | Monday, March 15, 2021 | ||
| Fall Registration Begins | Thursday, April 1, 2021 | ||
| Fees due for registrations occurring on or before 8/15 | Sunday, August 15, 2021 | ||
| Last day to apply for admission as a degree-seeking undergraduate student | Monday, August 16, 2021 | ||
| Last day to be admitted as a degree-seeking undergraduate student | Friday, August 20, 2021 | ||
| First day of Classes | Monday, August 23, 2021 | Monday, August 23, 2021 | Monday, October 11, 2021 |
| $100 late registration fee for continuing students begins for initial enrollment on or after this date | Monday, August 23, 2021 | Monday, August 23, 2021 | Monday, October 11, 2021 |
| Last day to change audit status (Registration Activity Form required; instructor must sign form or provide online permission; submit form and ID to RaiderConnect) | Friday, August 27, 2021 | Wednesday, August 25, 2021 | Wednesday, October 13, 2021 |
| Last day to register or add without instructor permission; online registration ends | Sunday, August 29, 2021 | Wednesday, August 25, 2021 | Wednesday, October 13, 2021 |
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Instructor approval required to register (Registration Activity Form required; student must contact Instructor for Instructor Permission to register; deliver form and photo ID to RaiderConnect) |
Monday, August 30, 2021 | Thursday, August 26, 2021 | Thursday, October 14, 2021 |
| Last day to drop/withdraw and receive 100% tuition refund (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to RaiderConnect on a business day) | Friday, September 3, 2021 | Friday, August 27, 2021 | Friday, October 15, 2021 |
| Undergraduate and Graduate Deadline to Apply for Graduation | Friday, September 3, 2021 | ||
| Last day to purchase or waive student health insurance | Friday, September 3, 2021 | ||
| Registration Cancellation- Prior Term Balance | Friday, September 3, 2021 | ||
| No classes held in observance of Labor Day weekend | Saturday, September 4, 2021 | ||
| Labor Day Holiday; University Closed | Monday, September 6, 2021 | ||
| Census Date | Monday, September 6, 2021 | Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | Tuesday, October 19, 2021 |
| Last day to drop course without a grade (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to RaiderConnect on a business day) | Friday, September 17, 2021 | Friday, September 3, 2021 | Friday, October 22, 2021 |
| A-Term Final Grades Due by Noon | Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | ||
| Last day to drop course with a W grade (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to RaiderConnect on a business day) | Friday, October 22, 2021 | Friday, September 17, 2021 | Friday, November 5, 2021 |
| Veterans Day; University Closed | Thursday, November 11, 2021 | ||
| Same day payment required for registrations on or after this date. | Monday, November 15, 2021 | ||
| No classes held, University offices open | Wednesday, November 24, 2021 | ||
| Thanksgiving Holiday; University Closed | Thursday, November 25 to Friday, November 26, 2021 | ||
| Last day of classes | Saturday, December 4, 2021 | Saturday, October 9, 2021 | Saturday, December 4, 2021 |
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Full Term Final Examinations Begin A & B Term Examinations Vary - See Course Syllabus |
Monday, December 6, 2021 | ||
| Graduation/Commencement - Graduate School (master's/doctoral students) | Friday, December 10, 2021 | ||
| Graduation/Commencement - Undergraduate Students | Saturday, December 11, 2021 | ||
| Final Grades Due for Full and B terms due by Noon | Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | ||
| Deadline to Request Diploma Pick-Up | Friday, January 28, 2022 | ||
| Diplomas Available for Pick-Up at RaiderConnect (must have been requested in advance) | Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | ||
| Diplomas Mailed | Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | ||
