Texas Tech University

2020-2021 Official Academic Calendar

Official Academic Calendar

2020-2021

Texas Tech University reserves the right to make changes to the calendar that are in the best interest of faculty, students, and academic programs.

Fall Intersession August 10 - 23

August

Sunday

16

August

  • 10 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Fall Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

17

August

  • 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.

Wednesday

19

August

  • Faculty on duty.

Friday

21

August

  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdraw Dates).

Monday

24

August

Thursday

27

August

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added until September 9 with advisor and instructor permission.

September

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Monday

7

September

  • Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).

Wednesday

9

September

  • 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 24.
  • Last day to transfer between colleges.

Thursday

10

September

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Friday

18

September

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

21

September

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information visit (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated room and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).

Friday

25

September

  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

October

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Friday

16

October

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.

Monday

19

October

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

Monday

26

October

  • 5 p.m., Mid-semester grades due via Raiderlink.

November

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Thursday

5

November

  • 3 p.m., First day of spring 2021 semester term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 20).

Friday

6

November

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Monday

16

November

  • 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 evaluations.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.

Friday

20

November

  • Last day of advance registration for spring 2021.

Tuesday

24

November

  • Open registration for spring 2021 begins.
  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • 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 to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • 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.

Tues-Wed

24-2

Nov-Dec

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

Wed-Sun

25-29

November

  • Thanksgiving holiday. No meals available at any Hospitality Services location November 25-29 (Hospitality).

Monday

30

November

  • Classes resume.
  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon December 10).

December

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Wednesday

2

December

  • Last day of classes.

Thursday

3

December

  • Individual study day.
  • Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Friday

4

December

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

Fri-Wed

4-9

December

  • Final examinations.

Wednesday

9

December

  • Fall semester ends.

Thursday

10

December

  • Move Out
  • Last day for most dining locations (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 12 (Winter Break Housing).

Fri-Sat

11-12

December

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m. Saturday.

Monday

14

December

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

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Winter Intersession December 10-23, January 4-10

January

Wednesday

13

January

  • 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.

Thursday

14

January

  • Move In
  • 10 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Spring Move In).
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

18

January

  • MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours. (Hospitality).

Tuesday

19

January

  • Faculty on Duty

Wednesday

20

January

  • Classes begin.

Monday

25

January

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added until February 4 with advisor and instructor permission.

February

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Thursday

4

February

  • 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.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to transfer between colleges.

Friday

5

February

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Tuesday

16

February

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated room and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).

Wednesday

17

February

  • Last day for doctoral students to submit Defense Notification form.
  • Last day to notify the thesis coordinator of thesis defense via email.

Friday

26

February

  • Student wellness day. No classes.

March

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Thursday

18

March

  • Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation. (Hospitality).

Friday

19

March

  • Spring vacation.
  • Limited dining locations March 19-21. (Hospitality).

Monday

22

March

  • Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Tuesday

23

March

  • 5 p.m., Mid-semester grades due via Raiderlink.

Wednesday

24

March

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

April

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Thursday

1

April

  • 3 p.m., First day for summer and fall 2021 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 20).

Friday

2

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.

Monday

5

April

  • No classes. University employees on duty.
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Friday

9

April

  • 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.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Friday

16

April

  • 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.

Tuesday

20

April

  • Last day of advance registration for fall 2021.

Wednesday

21

April

  • Open registration for fall 2021 begins.
  • 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 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 to declare pass/fail intentions.

Tuesday

27

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • 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 evaluations.

Thurs-Wed

29-5

April-May

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

Friday

30

April

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

May

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Monday

3

May

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon May 12).

Tuesday

4

May

  • Last day of classes.

Wednesday

5

May

  • Individual study day.
  • Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Thurs-Tues

6-11

May

  • Final examinations.

Tuesday

11

May

  • Spring semester ends.

Wednesday

12

May

  • Move Out
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • 10 a.m., residence halls close. Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15 (Housing).

Fri-Sat

14-15

May

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m. Saturday.

Monday

17

May

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

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May Intersession 12 - 28

Early Summer Term

Tuesday

25

May

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Intersession, Early Summer, or Full Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Sunday

30

May

  • Move In
  • 10 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Tuesday

1

June

  • Faculty on duty.
  • Select dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Wednesday

2

June

  • Classes begin.

Thursday

3

June

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added until June 7 with advisor and instructor permission.

Monday

7

June

  • 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 for Early Summer and Full Summer. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 7.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Intersession, Early Summer, or Full Summer without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to transfer between colleges.
  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to file a defense notification form.
  • Last day for degree candidates to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

Tuesday

8

June

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Wednesday

9

June

  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and receive partial financial credit. For more information visit (Student Business Services).

Friday

11

June

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

28

June

  • 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 withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer). 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.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.

Tuesday

29

June

  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Thursday

1

July

  • Last day of classes.

Fri-Sat

2-3

July

  • Final examinations.

Saturday

3

July

  • Move Out
  • Early Summer term ends.
  • Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10 a.m.

Monday

5

July

  • 5 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

Late Summer Term

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Tuesday

29

June

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Late Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Sunday

4

July

  • Move In
  • 10 a.m., Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy.
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Monday

5

July

  • Faculty on duty.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.

Tuesday

6

July

  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

7

July

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added until July 9 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

9

July

  • 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 9.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to transfer between colleges.
  • 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 evaluations.
  • 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.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and to submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Saturday

10

July

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Monday

26

July

  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.

Monday

2

August

  • 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.

Tuesday

3

August

  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Wednesday

4

August

  • Last day of classes.

Thur-Fri

5-6

August

  • Final examinations for second term.
  • Late Summer and Full Summer parts of term end.

Saturday

7

August

  • Move Out
  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Students without room reservations for fall 2021 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10 a.m. (Housing).

Monday

9

August

  • 5 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

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FALL INTERSESSION AUGUST 10 - 23

August

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Sunday

16

August

  • 10 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Fall Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

17

August

  • 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.

Wednesday

19

August

  • Faculty on duty.

Friday

21

August

  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdraw Dates).

Monday

24

August

Thursday

27

August

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added until September 9 with advisor and instructor permission.

September

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Monday

7

September

  • Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).

Wednesday

9

September

  • 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 24.
  • Last day to transfer between colleges.

Thursday

10

September

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Friday

18

September

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

21

September

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information visit (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated room and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).

Friday

25

September

  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

October

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Friday

16

October

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.

Monday

19

October

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

Monday

26

October

  • 5 p.m., Mid-semester grades due via Raiderlink.

November

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Thursday

5

November

  • 3 p.m., First day of spring 2021 term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 20).

Friday

6

November

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Monday

16

November

  • 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 evaluations.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.

Friday

20

November

  • Last day of advance registration for spring 2021.

Tuesday

24

November

  • Open registration for spring 2021 begins.
  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • 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 to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • 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.

Tues-Wed

24-2

Nov-Dec

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

Wed-Sun

25-29

November

  • Thanksgiving holiday. No meals available at any Hospitality Services location November 25-29 (Hospitality).

Monday

30

November

  • Classes resume.
  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon December 10).

December

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Wednesday

2

December

  • Last day of classes.

Thursday

3

December

  • Individual study day.
  • Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Friday

4

December

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

Fri-Wed

4-9

December

  • Final examinations.

Wednesday

9

December

  • Fall semester ends.

Thursday

10

December

  • Move Out
  • Last day for most dining locations (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 12 (Winter Break Housing).

Fri-Sat

11-12

December

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m. Saturday.

Monday

14

December

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

Winter Intersession December 10-23, January 4-10

January

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Wednesday

13

January

  • 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.

Thursday

14

January

  • Move In
  • 10 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Spring Move In).
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

18

January

  • MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours. (Hospitality).

Tuesday

19

January

  • Faculty on Duty

Wednesday

20

January

  • Classes begin.

Monday

25

January

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added until February 4 with advisor and instructor permission.

February

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Thursday

4

February

  • 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.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to transfer between colleges.

Friday

5

February

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Tuesday

16

February

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated room and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).

Wednesday

17

February

  • Last day for doctoral students to submit Defense Notification form.
  • Last day to notify the thesis coordinator of thesis defense via email.

Friday

26

February

  • Student wellness day. No classes.

March

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Thursday

18

March

  • Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation. (Hospitality).

Friday

19

March

  • Spring vacation.
  • Limited dining locations March 19-21. (Hospitality).

Monday

22

March

  • Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Tuesday

23

March

  • 5 p.m., Mid-semester grades due via Raiderlink.

Wednesday

24

March

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

April

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Thursday

1

April

  • 3 p.m., First day for summer and fall 2021 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 20).

Friday

2

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.

Monday

5

April

  • No classes. University employees on duty.
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Friday

9

April

  • 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.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Friday

16

April

  • 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.

Tuesday

20

April

  • Last day of advance registration for fall 2021.

Wednesday

21

April

  • Open registration for fall 2021 begins.
  • 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 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 to declare pass/fail intentions.

Tuesday

27

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • 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 evaluations.

Thurs-Wed

29-5

April-May

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

Friday

30

April

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

May

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Monday

3

May

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon May 12).

Tuesday

4

May

  • Last day of classes.

Wednesday

5

May

  • Individual study day.
  • Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Thurs-Tues

6-11

May

  • Final examinations.

Tuesday

11

May

  • Spring semester ends.

Wednesday

12

May

  • Move Out
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • 10 a.m., residence halls close. Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15 (Housing).

Fri-Sat

14-15

May

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10 a.m. Saturday.

Monday

17

May

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

Tuesday

25

May

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Intersession, Early Summer, or Full Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Sunday

30

May

  • Move In
  • 10 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy. (Move In)
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

May Intersession 12 - 28

June

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Tuesday

1

June

  • Faculty on duty.
  • Select dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Wednesday

2

June

  • Classes begin.

Thursday

3

June

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added until June 7 with advisor and instructor permission.

Monday

7

June

  • 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 for Early Summer and Full Summer. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 7.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Intersession, Early Summer, or Full Summer without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to transfer between colleges.
  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to file a defense notification form.
  • Last day for degree candidates to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

Tuesday

8

June

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Wednesday

9

June

  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and receive partial financial credit. For more information visit (Student Business Services).

Friday

11

June

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

28

June

  • 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 withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer). 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.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.

Tuesday

29

June

  • Raiderlink available for grading.
  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Late Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

July

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Thursday

1

July

  • Last day of classes.

Fri-Sat

2-3

July

  • Final examinations.

Saturday

3

July

  • Move Out
  • Early Summer term ends.
  • Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10 a.m.

Sunday

4

July

  • Move In
  • 10 a.m., Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy.
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Monday

5

July

  • 5 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.
  • Faculty on duty.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.

Tuesday

6

July

  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

7

July

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added until July 9 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

9

July

  • 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 9.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdraw Dates).
  • Last day to transfer between colleges.
  • 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 evaluations.
  • 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.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and to submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Saturday

10

July

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Monday

26

July

  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.

August

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Monday

2

August

  • 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.

Tuesday

3

August

  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Wednesday

4

August

  • Last day of classes.

Thur-Fri

5-6

August

  • Final examinations for second term.
  • Late Summer and Full Summer parts of term end.

Saturday

7

August

  • Move Out
  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Students without room reservations for fall 2021 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10 a.m. (Housing).

Monday

9

August

  • 5 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

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