The academic calendar for 2019–20 lists important dates and deadlines for the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters, as well as holiday periods and major College events such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Commencement.
Fall 2019
| Date | Details | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21–25 | Wed–Sun | First Year Orientation |
| Aug 22–23 | Thurs–Fri | First Year Advising |
| Aug 26 | Mon | First day of classes |
| Sept 6 | Fri | Last day drop/add or change grading option |
| Oct 2–21 | Wed–Mon | Mid-semester reports due |
| Oct 4–6 | Fri–Sun | Homecoming |
| Oct 12–15 | Sat–Tues | Reading days |
| Oct 30 | Wed | First Year Registration for Spring 2020 |
| Nov 1 | Fri | Fall Honors Day |
| Nov 1–3 | Fri–Sun | Family Weekend |
| Nov 8 | Fri | Last day to withdraw from classes with Grade of “W” |
| Nov 26 | Tues, 5:00pm | Thanksgiving break begins |
| Dec 2 | Mon, 8:00am | Thanksgiving break ends |
| Dec 6 | Fri | Last day of classes |
| Dec 8–14 | Sun–Sat | Final exams (Reading days: Sat 12/7 & Wed 12/11) |
| Dec 16 | Mon | All grades due |
Spring 2020
| Date | Details | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20 | Mon | First day of classes |
| Jan 31 | Fri | Last day drop/add or change grading option |
| Feb 26–Mar 23 | Wed–Mon | Mid-semester reports due |
| Mar 6 | Fri, 5:00pm | Spring break begins |
| Mar 16 | Mon, 8:00am | Spring break ends |
| Apr 1 | Wed | Rising Senior Registration for 2020–2021 |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Last day to withdraw from classes with Grade of “W” |
| Apr 8 | Wed | Rising Junior Registration for 2020–2021 |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Rising Sophomore Registration for 2020–2021 |
| Apr 18 | Sat | Get Acquainted Day |
| May 1 | Fri | Last day of classes |
| May 1–2 | Fri–Sat | Celebration |
| May 3–9 | Sun–Sat | Final exams (Reading days: Sat 5/2 & Wed 5/6) |
| May 11 | Mon | All grades due |
| May 16 | Sat | Spring Honors Day and Baccalaureate |
| May 17 | Sun | Commencement |
The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life maintains a calendar of religious holidays.