2023-2024 Official Academic Calendar
Official Academic Calendar
2023-2024
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 7 - 20
August
Sunday
13
August
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Fall Move In).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Monday
21
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.
- Faculty on duty.
Thursday
24
August
- Classes begin.
- All Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Tuesday
29
August
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through September 11 with advisor and instructor permission.
September
Monday
4
September
- Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).
Friday
8
September
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Monday
11
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 wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information).
- Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after September 11.
- Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for current term.
Tuesday
12
September
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
Thursday
21
September
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).
Wednesday
27
September
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.
October
Thursday
12
October
- Midterm grading opens.
Wednesday
25
October
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
Thursday
26
October
- 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.
Friday
27
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.
November
Friday
3
November
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the ETD website.
- 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
6
November
- 1:00 p.m., First day of spring 2024 semester and summer 2024 term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 17).
Monday
13
November
- 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 evaluations.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
Friday
17
November
- Last day of advance registration for spring and summer 2024.
Monday
20
November
- Open registration for spring and summer 2024 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.
Wed-Sun
22-26
November
- Thanksgiving holiday. No meals available at any Hospitality Services location Thursday, November 23–Sunday, November 26 (Hospitality).
Monday
27
November
- Classes resume.
Thur-Wed
30-6
Nov-Dec
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
December
Friday
1
December
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
Saturday
2
December
- Carol of Lights.
Monday
4
December
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon December 13).
Tuesday
5
December
- Last day of classes.
Wednesday
6
December
- Individual study day.
- Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).
Thur-Sat / Mon-Tue
7-12
December
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
Tuesday
12
December
- Fall semester ends.
Wednesday
13
December
- Move Out.
- Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls close. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Holiday Break Housing).
Fri-Sat
15-16
December
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday
18
December
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
Winter Intersession December 13 - 23, January 2 - 6
January
Friday
5
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.
Sunday
7
January
- Move In.
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Spring Move In).
- Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Monday
8
January
- Faculty on duty.
Wednesday
10
January
- Classes begin.
Monday
15
January
- MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Tuesday
16
January
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through January 26 with advisor and instructor permission.
Friday
26
January
- 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 wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after January 26.
- Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
Saturday
27
January
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
February
Friday
2
February
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Wednesday
7
February
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).
Wednesday
14
February
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.
Wednesday
28
February
- Midterm grading opens.
March
Friday
8
March
- Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation (Hospitality).
Sat-Sun
9-17
March
- Spring vacation.
- Limited dining locations Monday, March 11 to Thursday, March 14 (Hospitality).
Monday
18
March
- Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations resume normal hours (Hospitality).
Wednesday
20
March
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
- 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.
Friday
29
March
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
- Last day for master's non-thesis students to complete comprehensive evaluations for the master's degree.
April
Monday
1
April
- No classes. University employees on duty.
- Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Friday
5
April
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School.
- 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
8
April
- 1:00 p.m., First day for fall 2024 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 19).
Friday
12
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.
Friday
19
April
- Last day of advance registration for fall 2024.
- 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.
Monday
22
April
- Open registration for fall 2024 begins.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
- 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.
Wed-Wed
24-1
April-May
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
Friday
26
April
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
Monday
29
April
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon May 8).
Tuesday
30
April
- Last day of classes.
May
Wednesday
1
May
- Individual study day.
- Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).
Thur-Sat / Mon-Tues
2-7
May
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
Tuesday
7
May
- Spring semester ends.
Wednesday
8
May
- Move Out.
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
- Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls close. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
Fri-Sat
10-11
May
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday
13
May
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
May Intersession May 9 - 25
Early Summer Term
Wednesday
22
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
26
May
- Move In.
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Move In).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).
Tuesday
28
May
- Faculty on duty.
- Classes begin.
Wednesday
29
May
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through June 3 with advisor and instructor permission.
Friday
31
May
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Early Summer. 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 May 31.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer) without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late). Drops and withdrawals for Intersession courses must be verified by the Registrar's Office.
- 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.
- Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
Saturday
1
June
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date for Early or Full Summer count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
Tuesday
4
June
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Early Summer and Full Summer. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Early Summer (Hospitality).
Friday
7
June
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Wednesday
19
June
- Juneteenth holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Tuesday
25
June
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Early Summer. 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.
Wednesday
26
June
- Raiderlink available for grading.
Thursday
27
June
- Last day of classes.
Fri-Sat
28-29
June
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
Saturday
29
June
- Early Summer term ends.
Sunday
30
June
- Move Out.
- Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m.
Monday
1
July
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
Late Summer Term
Wednesday
26
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
30
June
- Move In.
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy.
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).
Monday
1
July
- Faculty on duty.
- Classes begin.
- 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
2
July
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through July 5 with advisor and instructor permission.
Thursday
4
July
- Independence Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Friday
5
July
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Late Summer. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after July 5.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Late Summer without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- 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.
- Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Late Summer. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Late Summer (Hospitality).
Saturday
6
July
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
Monday
29
July
- Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university for Full or Late 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. Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
Tuesday
30
July
- Raiderlink available for grading.
Wednesday
31
July
- Last day of classes.
Thur-Fri
1-2
August
- Final examinations for second term (Final Exam Schedule).
Friday
2
August
- Late Summer and Full Summer parts of term end.
Saturday
3
August
- Move Out.
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m.
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).
- Students without room reservations for fall 2024 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
Monday
5
August
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
FALL INTERSESSION AUGUST 7 - 20
August
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Sunday
13
August
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Fall Move In).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Monday
21
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.
- Faculty on duty.
Thursday
24
August
- Classes begin.
- All Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Tuesday
29
August
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through September 11 with advisor and instructor permission.
September
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Monday
4
September
- Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).
Friday
8
September
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Monday
11
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 wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information).
- Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after September 11.
- Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for current term.
Tuesday
12
September
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
Thursday
21
September
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).
Wednesday
27
September
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.
October
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Thursday
12
October
- Midterm grading opens.
Wednesday
25
October
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
Thursday
26
October
- 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.
Friday
27
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.
November
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Friday
3
November
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the ETD website.
- 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
6
November
- 1:00 p.m., First day of spring 2024 semester and summer 2024 term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 17).
Monday
13
November
- 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 evaluations.
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
Friday
17
November
- Last day of advance registration for spring and summer 2024.
Monday
20
November
- Open registration for spring and summer 2024 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.
Wed-Sun
22-26
November
- Thanksgiving holiday. No meals available at any Hospitality Services location Thursday, November 23–Sunday, November 26 (Hospitality).
Monday
27
November
- Classes resume.
Thur-Wed
30-6
Nov-Dec
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
December
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Friday
1
December
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
Saturday
2
December
- Carol of Lights.
Monday
4
December
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon December 13).
Tuesday
5
December
- Last day of classes.
Wednesday
6
December
- Individual study day.
- Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).
Thur-Sat / Mon-Tue
7-12
December
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
Tuesday
12
December
- Fall semester ends.
Wednesday
13
December
- Move Out.
- Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls close. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Holiday Break Housing).
Fri-Sat
15-16
December
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, December 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday
18
December
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
Winter Intersession December 13 - 23, January 2 - 6
January
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Friday
5
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.
Sunday
7
January
- Move In.
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Spring Move In).
- Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Monday
8
January
- Faculty on duty.
Wednesday
10
January
- Classes begin.
Monday
15
January
- MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Tuesday
16
January
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through January 26 with advisor and instructor permission.
Friday
26
January
- 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 wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after January 26.
- Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
Saturday
27
January
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
February
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Friday
2
February
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Wednesday
7
February
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).
Wednesday
14
February
- Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.
Wednesday
28
February
- Midterm grading opens.
March
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Friday
8
March
- Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation (Hospitality).
Sat-Sun
9-17
March
- Spring vacation.
- Limited dining locations Monday, March 11 to Thursday, March 14 (Hospitality).
Monday
18
March
- Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations resume normal hours (Hospitality).
Wednesday
20
March
- Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
- 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.
Friday
29
March
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
- Last day for master's non-thesis students to complete comprehensive evaluations for the master's degree.
April
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Monday
1
April
- No classes. University employees on duty.
- Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).
Friday
5
April
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the final PDF of thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School.
- 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
8
April
- 1:00 p.m., First day for fall 2024 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 19).
Friday
12
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.
Friday
19
April
- Last day of advance registration for fall 2024.
- 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.
Monday
22
April
- Open registration for fall 2024 begins.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
- 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.
Wed-Wed
24-1
April-May
- Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.
Friday
26
April
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
Monday
29
April
- Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon May 8).
Tuesday
30
April
- Last day of classes.
May
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Wednesday
1
May
- Individual study day.
- Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).
Thur-Sat / Mon-Tues
2-7
May
- Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).
Tuesday
7
May
- Spring semester ends.
Wednesday
8
May
- Move Out.
- Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
- Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls close. Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
Fri-Sat
10-11
May
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday
13
May
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
Wednesday
22
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
26
May
- Move In.
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Move In).
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).
Tuesday
28
May
- Faculty on duty.
- Classes begin.
Wednesday
29
May
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through June 3 with advisor and instructor permission.
Friday
31
May
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Early Summer. 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 May 31.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer) without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late). Drops and withdrawals for Intersession courses must be verified by the Registrar's Office.
- 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.
- Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
May Intersession May 9 - 25
June
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Saturday
1
June
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date for Early or Full Summer count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
Tuesday
4
June
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Early Summer and Full Summer. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Early Summer (Hospitality).
Friday
7
June
- Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.
Wednesday
19
June
- Juneteenth holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Tuesday
25
June
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Early Summer. 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.
Wednesday
26
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.
Thursday
27
June
- Last day of classes for Early Summer.
Fri-Sat
28-29
June
- Final examinations for Early Summer (Final Exam Schedule).
Saturday
29
June
- Early Summer term ends.
Sunday
30
June
- Move Out.
- Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m.
- Move In.
- 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy.
- Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).
July
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Monday
1
July
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
- Faculty on duty.
- Classes begin.
- 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
2
July
- Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through July 5 with advisor and instructor permission.
Thursday
4
July
- Independence Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).
Friday
5
July
- Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
- Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Late Summer. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after July 5.
- Last day to withdraw from the university for Late Summer without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- 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.
- Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
- Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Late Summer. For more information see (Housing).
- Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Late Summer (Hospitality).
Saturday
6
July
- Student-initiated drops made on or after this date count against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
Monday
29
July
- Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university for Full or Late 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. Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
- Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
- Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
Tuesday
30
July
- Raiderlink available for grading.
Wednesday
31
July
- Last day of classes.
August
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Thur-Fri
1-2
August
- Final examinations for second term (Final Exam Schedule).
Friday
2
August
- Late Summer and Full Summer parts of term end.
Saturday
3
August
- Move Out.
- Graduating residents, with prior approval, must move out by Sunday, August 4 at 10 a.m.
- Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
- Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).
- Students without room reservations for fall 2024 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).
Monday
5
August
- 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink. All grades submitted after 5:00 p.m. must be submitted as grade changes and reviewed and approved by the associate academic dean office for the student.
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