2013 - 2014 Official Academic Calendar
Texas Tech University
reserves the right to make calendar changes
in the best interest of the
faculty, students, and academic program.
Fall 2013
August 18, Sunday
- 10 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy.
- Select dining locations open for service (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
August 19, Monday
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for fall. Registrations after this date
require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
August 21, Wednesday
- Faculty on duty.
- All dining locations open for service (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
August 23, Friday
- Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information see
www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/withdraw.php.
August 26, Monday
- Classes begin.
August 29, Thursday
- Last day to add a course.
September 2, Monday
- Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
September 11, Wednesday
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after August 23.
September 12, Thursday
- Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
September 16, Monday
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School a statement of intention to graduate.
September 23, Monday
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial credit. For more information see www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/withdraw.php.
September 27, Friday
- Last day for doctoral students to submit the Defense Notification form.
October 18, Friday
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
- Last day for master’s non-thesis comprehensive examinations.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
October 21, Monday
- 5 p.m., Mid-semester grades due via Raiderlink.
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
October 28, Monday
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
November 1, Friday
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the Graduate School the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
November 7, Thursday
- 3 p.m., First day of spring semester advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 25).
November 18, Monday
- Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
- Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master’s degree (non-thesis students).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive examinations.
November 25, Monday
- Last day of advance registration.
November 26, Tuesday
- Open registration begins.
- Last day to transfer between colleges.
November 26 – December 5, Tuesday – Thursday
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
November 27 – December 1, Wednesday – Sunday
- Thanksgiving holiday. No meals available at any Hospitality Services location.
November 29, Friday
- Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
December 2, Monday
- Classes resume.
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon December 12).
December 4, Wednesday
- Last day of classes.
December 5, Thursday
- Individual study day.
- Late night breakfast available for residents living on campus.
December 6 – 11, Friday – Saturday / Monday – Wednesday
- Final examinations.
- Wednesday, December 11 – Fall semester ends.
December 12, Thursday
- Last day for most dining locations (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
- 10 a.m., Residence halls close. Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m. Saturday, December 14.
December 13 – 14, Friday – Saturday
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/commencement/index.php.
- Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m. Saturday.
December 16, Monday
- Noon, Final grades due via Raiderlink.
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Winter Intersession
December 12-23, January 2-10
Spring 2014
January 8, Wednesday
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for spring. Registrations after this
date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
January 12, Sunday
- 10 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy.
- Select dining locations open for service (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
January 13, Monday
- Faculty on duty.
January 14, Tuesday
- Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information see
www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/withdraw.php.
January 15, Wednesday
- Classes begin.
January 20, Monday
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day. University holiday.
- Limited dining locations available (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
January 21, Tuesday
- Last day to add a course.
January 31, Friday
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after January 14.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School a statement of intention to graduate.
February 1, Saturday
- Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
February 12, Wednesday
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial credit. For more information see
www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/withdraw.php.
February 26, Wednesday
- Last day for doctoral students to submit Defense Notification form.
March 12, Wednesday
- 5 p.m., Mid-semester grades due via Raiderlink.
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore
March 14, Friday
- Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
March 15 – 23, Saturday – Sunday
- Spring vacation. Classes dismissed at noon Saturday. Student holiday only; university employees on duty except for holiday on Friday, March 21. (STAFF HOLIDAY TENTATIVE UNTIL CONFIRMATION BY HUMAN RESOURCES)
March 24, Monday
- Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
March 26, Wednesday
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
March 28, Friday
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
- Last day for master’s non-thesis comprehensive examinations.
April 3, Thursday
- 3 p.m., First day for summer/fall advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 22).
April 4, Friday
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the Graduate School the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
April 18, Friday
- Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
April 21, Monday
- No classes. University employees on duty.
- Select dining locations open for service (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
April 22, Tuesday
- Last day of advance registration.
April 23, Wednesday
- Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master’s degree (non-thesis students).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive exams.
- Open registration begins.
- Last day to transfer between colleges.
May 1 – May 7, Thursday – Wednesday
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
May 1, Thursday
- Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
May 2, Friday
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
May 5, Monday
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon May 14).
May 6, Tuesday
- Last day of classes.
May 7, Wednesday
- Individual study day.
- Late night breakfast available for residents living on campus.
May 8 – 13, Thursday – Saturday / Monday – Tuesday
- Final examinations.
- Tuesday, May 13 – Spring semester ends.
May 14, Wednesday
- Last day for most dining locations (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
- 10 a.m., residence halls close. Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17.
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
May 16 – 17, Friday – Saturday
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/commencement/index.php.
- Saturday, May 17 – Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m.
May 19, Monday
- Noon, Final grades due via Raiderlink.
Intersession at TTU Center at Junction
- Classes held at TTU Center at Junction campus.
May 14 – 29
Summer 2014
First Summer Term
May 27, Tuesday
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Summer I. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
June 1, Sunday
- 10 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy.
June 2, Monday
- Faculty on duty.
- Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information see
www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/withdraw.php. - Select dining locations open for summer (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
June 3, Tuesday
- Classes begin.
June 4, Wednesday
- Last day to add a course.
June 6, Friday
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 2.
- Last day for doctoral students to file Defense Notification form.
June 7, Saturday
- Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
June 12, Thursday
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School a statement of intention to graduate.
June 16, Monday
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
June 23, Monday
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to transfer between colleges.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
June 26, Thursday
- Last day for master’s non-thesis comprehensive examination.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
June 27, Friday
- Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
July 1, Tuesday
- Raiderlink available for grading.
- Last day of classes.
July 2 – 3, Wednesday – Thursday
- Final examinations.
- Thursday, July 3 – First summer term ends.
July 4, Friday
- Students without room reservations for the second term must vacate residence hall rooms by 10 a.m.
- Minimal dining locations open (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
July 7, Monday
- Noon, Final grades due via Raiderlink.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the Graduate School the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
Second Summer Term
July 1, Tuesday
- 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Summer II. Registrations after
this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
July 6, Sunday
- 10 a.m., Residence halls open for Summer II occupancy.
July 7, Monday
- Faculty on duty.
- Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information see
www.depts.ttu.edu/studentbusinessservices/withdraw.php. - Select dining locations open for summer (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the Graduate School the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
July 8, Tuesday
- Classes begin.
July 9, Wednesday
- Last day to add a course.
- Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master’s degree (non-thesis students).
- Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive exams.
July 10, Thursday
- Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
July 11, Friday
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after July 7.
July 12, Saturday
- Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
July 28, Monday.
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to transfer between colleges.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
August 4, Monday
- Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
August 5, Tuesday
- Raiderlink available for grading.
August 6, Wednesday
- Last day of classes.
August 7 – 8, Thursday – Friday
- Final examinations for second term.
- Friday, August 8 – Second summer term ends.
August 9, Saturday
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/commencement/index.php.
- Last day for most summer dining locations (www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality).
- Students without room reservations for fall 2014 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10 a.m.
August 11, Monday
- Noon, Final grades due via Raiderlink.