The 2019-2020 Academic Year
At the discretion of the University, changes may be made to the following.
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Fall 2019 | ||
August | ||
| Monday | 12 | New Faculty orientation begins |
| Wednesday | 14 | August Faculty Meeting |
| Thursday | 15 | Faculty Workshop |
| Thursday-Saturday | 15-17 | New Student Orientation |
| Saturday | 17 | Returning students arrive |
| Monday | 19 | Classes Begin; Drop/Add Period begins |
| Friday | 23 | Opening Convocation at 11:00 a.m. |
| Monday | 26 | Academic Advisor Consultation at 11:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 27 | Last day to ADD a class or DROP a class without record |
September | ||
| Monday | 2 | Labor Day Holiday (no classes) |
| Monday | 16 | Last day to submit “Intent to Graduate” forms for May 2020 graduation |
October | ||
| Friday | 11 | Midterm grades due in the Office of the Registrar by 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday-Tuesday | 12-15 | Fall X-Term for Experiential Learning Opportunities including Study Abroad |
| Monday-Tuesday | 14-15 | Fall Break |
| Monday-Friday | 21-25 | Advising Week |
| Monday | 21 | Academic Advisor Consultation at 11:00 a.m. |
| Evening Student Early Registration Begins | ||
| Monday | 28 | Senior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 29 | Junior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 30 | Sophomore Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Thursday | 31 | Freshman Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
November | ||
| Friday | 1 | Evening-to-Day Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Friday – Saturday | 1-2 | Homecoming |
| Monday | 11 | Veterans Day Holiday (no class) |
| Monday | 11 | Evening Course Registration for Day Students begins at 7 a.m. |
| Monday | 18 | Last day to drop a class with WP or WF |
| Wednesday-Sunday | 27-Dec 1 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
December | ||
| Wednesday | 4 | Last day of classes |
| Thursday-Thursday | 5-12 | Final Examinations |
| Monday | 9 | Senior grades due to the Registrar by 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 14 | Commencement Ceremony |
| Monday | 16 | Final grades due |
| Semester Break | Dec. 13-Jan. 5 | Winter X-Term for Experiential Learning Opportunities including Study Abroad |
MU at Night Autumn Term I | ||
| Monday | Aug. 19 | Classes begin |
| Friday | Aug. 23 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Friday | Aug. 30 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Monday-Tuesday | Sept. 2-3 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Friday | Oct. 4 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday-Friday | Oct. 9-11 | Final Exams |
| Monday | Oct. 14 | Final Grades Due |
MU at Night Autumn Term II | ||
| Monday | Oct. 21 | Classes begin |
| Evening Student Early Registration begins | ||
| Friday | Oct. 25 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Friday | Nov. 1 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Evening-to-Day Early Registration begins | ||
| Monday | Nov. 11 | Veterans Day Holiday |
| Wednesday-Sunday | Nov. 27-Dec. 1 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Friday | Dec. 6 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Monday | Dec. 9 | Senior Grades Due |
| Wednesday-Friday | Dec. 11-13 | Final Exams |
| Saturday | Dec. 14 | Commencement Ceremony |
| Monday | Dec. 16 | Final Grades Due |
MU e-Learning Autumn Term | ||
| Monday | Aug. 19 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday | Aug. 27 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Monday | Sept. 2 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Monday-Tuesday | Oct. 14-15 | Fall Break |
| Monday | Nov. 11 | Veterans Day Holiday |
| Monday | Nov. 18 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday-Sunday | Nov. 27-Dec. 1 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Wednesday | Dec. 4 | Last day of class |
| Thursday-Thursday | Dec. 5-12 | Final Exams |
| Monday | Dec. 9 | Senior grades Due |
| Saturday | Dec. 14 | Commencement Ceremony |
| Monday | Dec. 16 | Final Grades Due |
Spring 2020 | ||
January | ||
| Sunday | 5 | Students arrive/Orientation |
| Monday | 6 | All Classes and Drop/Add Period begin |
| Friday | 10 | Advisor Meeting at 11:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 14 | Last day to ADD a class or DROP a class without record |
| Monday | 20 | Martin Luther King Day holiday (no classes) |
February | ||
| Monday | 3 | Spring Convocation |
| Friday | 28 | Midterm grades due |
| Saturday-Tuesday | 29-Mar. 8 | Spring X-Term for Experiential Learning Opportunities including Study Abroad |
March | ||
| Monday-Friday | 2-6 | Spring Break |
| Monday-Friday | 16-20 | Advising Week |
| Monday | 16 | Academic Advising Consultation at 11:00 a.m. |
| Evening Student Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. | ||
| Monday | 23 | Senior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Summer Course Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. (all students) | ||
| Tuesday | 24 | Junior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 25 | Sophomore Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Thursday | 26 | Freshman Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Monday | 27 | Evening-to-Day Student Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Monday | 30 | “Intent to Graduate” forms for December 2020 graduation Due |
| Evening Course Registration begins for Day Students at 7 a.m. | ||
| Monday-Friday | 30-Apr. 3 | Research and Creativity Week |
April | ||
| Wednesday | 1 | Research & Creativity Symposium and Awards Day |
| Friday | 10 | Good Friday Holiday (no classes) |
| Monday | 13 | Last day to drop a class with WP or WF |
| Wednesday | 22 | Last day of day classes |
| Thursday-Thursday | 23-30 | Final Examinations |
| Monday | 27 | Senior grades due to the Registrar by 1:00 p.m. |
May | ||
| Saturday | 2 | Commencement Ceremony (Graduate and Undergraduate) |
| Monday | 4 | Final grades due |
MU at Night Spring Term I | ||
| Monday | Jan. 6 | Classes begin |
| Friday | Jan. 10 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Friday | Jan. 17 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Monday-Tuesday | Jan. 20-21 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| Friday | Feb. 21 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday-Saturday | Feb. 26-29 | Final Exams |
| Monday | Mar. 2 | Final Grades Due |
MU at Night Spring Term II | ||
| Monday | Mar. 9 | Classes begin |
| Friday | Mar. 13 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Monday | Mar. 16 | Evening Student Early Registration begins |
| Friday | Mar. 20 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Monday | Mar. 23 | Summer Early Registration begins |
| Friday | Mar. 27 | Evening-to-Day Student Registration begins |
| Thursday-Monday | Apr. 9-13 | Easter Holiday |
| Friday | Apr. 26 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Monday | Apr. 27 | Senior grades (Day and Evening) due |
| Wednesday-Saturday | Apr. 29-May 2 | Final Exams |
| Saturday | May 2 | Commencement Ceremony (Graduate and Undergraduate) |
| Monday | May 4 | Final Grades Due |
MU e-Learning Spring Term | ||
| Monday | Jan. 6 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday | Jan. 14 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Monday | Jan. 20 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| Monday-Friday | Mar. 2-6 | Spring Break |
| Friday | Apr. 10 | Good Friday Holiday |
| Monday | Apr. 13 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday | Apr. 22 | Last day of classes |
| Wednesday-Thursday | Apr. 23-30 | Final Exams |
| Monday | Apr. 27 | Senior grades due |
| Saturday | May 2 | Commencement Ceremony (Graduate and Undergraduate) |
| Monday | May 4 | Final Grades Due |
Summer 2020 | ||
Summer Day Term I | ||
| Summer X-Term | May 11-Jun. 5 | Experiential Learning, including Study Abroad Opportunities |
| Monday | May 11 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday | May 12 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Monday | May 25 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Wednesday | Jun. 3 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Jun. 5 | Last day of classes, Final Exams |
| Monday | Jun. 8 | Final Grades (Term I) Due |
Summer Day Term II | ||
| Monday | Jun. 8 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday | Jun. 9 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Tuesday | Jul. 30 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Jul. 3 | Last day of classes, Final Exams |
| Monday | Jul. 6 | Final Grades (Term II) Due |
Summer Day Term III (Reserved for Special Programs) | ||
| Monday | Jul. 6 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday | Jul. 7 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Wednesday | Jul. 29 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Jul. 31 | Last day of classes |
| Monday | Aug. 3 | Final Grades (Term III) Due |
Summer Evening Term IV | ||
| Monday | May 11 | Classes begin |
| Friday | May 15 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Friday | May 22 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Monday-Tuesday | May 25-26 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Wednesday | Jun. 24 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday-Friday | Jul. 1-3 | Final Exams |
| Monday | Jul. 6 | Final Grades (Term IV) Due |
Summer Day Term V (Reserved for Internships) | ||
| Monday | May 11 | Classes begin |
| Friday | May 15 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Friday | Jul. 24 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Jul. 31 | Last day of classes |
| Monday | Aug. 3 | Final Grades Due |
Summer e-Learning | ||
| Monday | May 11 | Classes begin |
| Friday | May 15 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Monday | May 25 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Friday | Jul. 24 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Jul. 31 | Last day of classes |
| Monday | Aug. 3 | Final and Senior Grades Due |
| Saturday | Aug. 8 | Summer Degree Conferral Date |
The 2020-2021 Academic Year
At the discretion of the University, changes may be made to the following.
Fall 2020 | ||
August | ||
| Monday | 10 | New Faculty orientation begins |
| Wednesday | 12 | August Faculty Meeting |
| Thursday | 13 | Faculty Workshop |
| Thursday-Saturday | 13-15 | New Student Orientation |
| Saturday | 15 | Returning students arrive |
| Monday | 17 | Classes Begin; Drop/Add Period begins |
| Friday | 21 | Opening Convocation at 11:00 a.m. |
| Monday | 24 | Academic Advisor Consultation at 11:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 25 | Last day to ADD a class or DROP a class without record |
September | ||
| Monday | 7 | Labor Day Holiday (no classes) |
| Monday | 14 | Last day to submit “Intent to Graduate” forms for May 2021 graduation |
October | ||
| Friday-Saturday | 2-3 | Family Weekend |
| Friday | 9 | Midterm grades due in the Office of the Registrar by 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday-Saturday | 10-17 | Fall X-Term for Experiential Learning Opportunities including Study Abroad |
| Monday-Tuesday | 12-13 | Fall Break |
| Monday-Friday | 19-23 | Advising Week |
| Monday | 19 | Academic Advisor Consultation at 11:00 a.m. |
| Evening Student Early Registration Begins | ||
| Friday – Saturday | 23-24 | Homecoming Weekend |
| Monday | 26 | Senior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 27 | Junior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 28 | Sophomore Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Thursday | 29 | Freshman Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Friday | 30 | Evening-to-Day Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
November | ||
| Monday | 2 | Evening Course Registration for Day Students begins at 7 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 11 | Veterans Day Holiday (no class) |
| Monday | 16 | Last day to drop a class with WP or WF |
| Wednesday-Sunday | 25-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
December | ||
| Wednesday | 2 | Last day of classes |
| Thursday-Thursday | 3-10 | Final Examinations |
| Monday | 7 | Senior grades due to the Registrar by 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 12 | Commencement Ceremony |
| Monday | 14 | Final grades due |
| Semester Break | Dec. 11-Jan. 10 | Winter X-Term for Experiential Learning Opportunities including Study Abroad |
MU at Night Autumn Term I | ||
| Monday | Aug. 17 | Classes begin |
| Friday | Aug. 21 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Friday | Aug. 28 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Monday-Tuesday | Sept. 7-8 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Friday | Oct. 2 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday-Friday | Oct. 7-10 | Final Exams |
| Monday | Oct. 12 | Final Grades Due |
MU at Night Autumn Term II | ||
| Monday | Oct. 19 | Classes begin |
| Evening Student Early Registration begins | ||
| Friday | Oct. 23 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Friday | Oct. 30 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Evening-to-Day Early Registration begins | ||
| Wednesday | Nov. 11 | Veterans Day Holiday |
| Wednesday-Sunday | Nov. 25-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Friday | Dec. 4 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Monday | Dec. 7 | Senior Grades Due |
| Wednesday-Friday | Dec. 9-11 | Final Exams |
| Saturday | Dec. 12 | Commencement Ceremony |
| Monday | Dec. 14 | Final Grades Due |
MU e-Learning Autumn Term | ||
| Monday | Aug. 17 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday | Aug. 25 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Monday | Sept. 7 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Monday-Tuesday | Oct. 12-13 | Fall Break |
| Wednesday | Nov. 11 | Veterans Day Holiday |
| Monday | Nov. 16 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday-Sunday | Nov. 25-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Wednesday | Dec. 2 | Last day of class |
| Thursday-Thursday | Dec. 3-10 | Final Exams |
| Monday | Dec. 7 | Senior grades Due |
| Saturday | Dec. 12 | Commencement Ceremony |
| Monday | Dec. 14 | Final Grades Due |
Spring 2021 | ||
January | ||
| Sunday | 10 | Students arrive/Orientation |
| Monday | 11 | All Classes and Drop/Add Period begin |
| Friday | 15 | Advisor Meeting at 11:00 a.m. |
| Monday | 18 | Martin Luther King Day holiday (no classes) |
| Tuesday | 19 | Last day to ADD a class or DROP a class without record |
February | ||
| Monday | 1 | Spring Convocation |
March | ||
| Friday | 5 | Midterm grades due |
| Saturday-Tuesday | 8-12 | Spring X-Term for Experiential Learning Opportunities including Study Abroad |
| Monday-Friday | 8-12 | Spring Break |
| Monday-Friday | 22-26 | Advising Week |
| Monday | 22 | Academic Advising Consultation at 11:00 a.m. |
| Evening Student Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. | ||
| Monday | 29 | Senior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Summer Course Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. (all students) | ||
| Tuesday | 30 | Junior Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 31 | Sophomore Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
April | ||
| Thursday | 1 | Freshman Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Friday | 2 | Good Friday Holiday (no classes) |
| Friday | 2 | Evening-to-Day Student Early Registration begins at 7 a.m. |
| Monday-Friday | 5-9 | Research and Creativity Week |
| Monday | 5 | Evening Course Registration begins for Day Students at 7 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 7 | Research & Creativity Symposium and Awards Day |
| Monday | 12 | “Intent to Graduate” forms for December 2020 graduation Due |
| Monday | 19 | Last day to drop a class with WP or WF |
| Wednesday | 28 | Last day of day classes |
| Thursday-Thursday | 29-May 6 | Final Examinations |
May | ||
| Monday | 3 | Senior grades due to the Registrar by 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 | Commencement Ceremony (Graduate and Undergraduate) |
| Monday | 10 | Final grades due |
MU at Night Spring Term I | ||
| Monday | Jan. 11 | Classes begin |
| Friday | Jan. 15 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Monday-Tuesday | Jan. 18-19 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| Friday | Jan. 22 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Friday | Feb. 26 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday-Saturday | Mar. 3-5 | Final Exams |
| Monday | Mar. 8 | Final Grades Due |
MU at Night Spring Term II | ||
| Monday | Mar. 15 | Classes begin |
| Friday | Mar. 19 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Monday | Mar. 22 | Evening Student Early Registration begins |
| Friday | Mar. 26 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Monday | Mar. 29 | Summer Early Registration begins |
| Thursday-Monday | Apr. 1-4 | Easter Holiday |
| Friday | Apr. 2 | Evening-to-Day Student Registration begins |
| Friday | Apr. 30 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Monday | May 3 | Senior grades (Day and Evening) due |
| Wednesday-Saturday | May 5-8 | Final Exams |
| Saturday | May 8 | Commencement Ceremony (Graduate and Undergraduate) |
| Monday | May 10 | Final Grades Due |
MU e-Learning Spring Term | ||
| Monday | Jan. 11 | Classes begin |
| Monday | Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday |
| Tuesday | Jan. 19 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Monday-Friday | Mar. 8-12 | Spring Break |
| Friday | Apr. 2 | Good Friday Holiday |
| Monday | Apr. 19 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday | Apr. 28 | Last day of classes |
| Wednesday-Thursday | Apr. 29-May 6 | Final Exams |
| Monday | May 3 | Senior grades due |
| Saturday | May 8 | Commencement Ceremony (Graduate and Undergraduate) |
| Monday | May 10 | Final Grades Due |
Summer 2021 | ||
Summer Day Term I | ||
| Summer X-Term | May 17-Jun. 11 | Experiential Learning, including Study Abroad Opportunities |
| Monday | May 17 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday | May 18 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Monday | May 31 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Wednesday | Jun. 9 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Jun. 11 | Last day of classes, Final Exams |
| Monday | Jun. 14 | Final Grades (Term I) Due |
Summer Day Term II | ||
| Monday | Jun. 14 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday | Jun. 15 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Tuesday | Jul. 7 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Jul. 9 | Last day of classes, Final Exams |
| Monday | Jul. 12 | Final Grades (Term II) Due |
Summer Day Term III (Reserved for Special Programs) | ||
| Monday | Jul. 12 | Classes begin |
| Tuesday | Jul. 13 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Wednesday | Aug. 4 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Aug. 6 | Last day of classes |
| Monday | Aug. 9 | Final Grades (Term III) Due |
Summer Evening Term IV | ||
| Monday | May 17 | Classes begin |
| Friday | May 21 | Last day to add/drop without record (Evening) |
| Friday | May 28 | Last day to add/drop without record (Weekend) |
| Monday-Tuesday | May 31-Jun. 1 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Wednesday | Jul. 2 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Wednesday-Friday | Jul. 7-9 | Final Exams |
| Monday | Jul. 12 | Final Grades (Term IV) Due |
Summer Day Term V (Reserved for Internships) | ||
| Monday | May 17 | Classes begin |
| Friday | May 21 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Friday | Jul. 30 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Aug. 6 | Last day of classes |
| Monday | Aug. 9 | Final Grades Due |
| Saturday | Aug. 14 | Summer Degree Conferral Date |
Summer e-Learning | ||
| Monday | May 17 | Classes begin |
| Friday | May 21 | Last day to add/drop without record |
| Monday | May 31 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Friday | Jul. 30 | Last day to WP/WF |
| Friday | Aug. 6 | Last day of classes |
| Monday | Aug. 9 | Final Grades Due |
| Saturday | Aug. 14 | Summer Degree Conferral Date |