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2025 Academic Calendar Online Programs in SOC, SPA, CAS, and OGPS

  1. Juneteenth; no classes, university offices closed

  2. Summer: Last day to apply for graduation

  3. Summer: Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on August Diplomas)

  4. Fall A classes begin. Payment due for Fall A

  5. Fall A last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded

  6. Fall A withdrawal period begins ("W" recorded; 50% refund)

  7. Fall A last day to withdraw with 50% refund

  8. Fall A last day to withdraw with 25% refund (No refunds after this date)

  9. Fall A last day to withdraw or change a grade option

  10. Fall A classes end

  11. Fall B classes begin. Payment due for Fall B

  12. Last day to apply for graduation

  13. Fall B last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded

  14. Fall B withdrawal period begins ("W" recorded; 50% refund)

  15. Fall B last day to withdraw with 50% refund

  16. Fall B last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date)

  17. Fall B last day to withdraw or change a grade option

  18. Commencement Ceremony for August and December Graduates

  19. Fall B classes end

  20. Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on December Diplomas)