Wednesday, January 6

New Graduate Student Orientation (Virtual); 6:00 p.m.; WebEx link here

Monday, January 18

MLK Jr. Day (University Closed)

Monday, February 1

Spring Semester Classes Begin

Friday, February 5 (by 5:00 pm)

Last day to add/drop standard 15-week semester courses

Thursday, February 18

Wellness Day (classes canceled; University remains open)

Monday, March 1

Summer/Fall 2021 Graduation Application Due

Monday-Tuesday, March 15-16

Grad Finale

Wednesday, March 17 (by 5:00 pm)

Deadline for RDS Residency Decision Effective Date

Wednesday, March 17

Wellness Day (classes canceled; University remains open)

Friday, March 19

Last day to withdraw from first 8-week session courses – form or online

Friday, March 26

Last day of 1st 8-week session

Monday, March 29

2nd 8-week session courses begin

Wednesday, March 31

Last day to add/drop 2nd 8-week session courses

Friday, April 2

Good Friday Holiday (University Closed)

Tuesday, March 30

Advising Begins

Wednesday, April 7

Registration begins for currently enrolled graduate students

Tuesday, April 20

Graduate Research Symposium, UC Annex, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 29

Last day to withdraw from 15-week graduate courses – form or online

Thursday, May 6

Last day to withdraw from 2nd session 8-week courses – form or online

Thursday, May 13

Last day of classes

Friday, May 14

Reading Day (classes canceled; University remains open)

Monday-Friday, May 17-21

Final Exams

Friday, May 21

Commencement for the Graduate School – 7:00 p.m. in GPAC (door closes at 6:45 p.m. for guests).

Graduates line up at 6:00 p.m. in Auxiliary Gym