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Academic Calendar 2024-2025 for Online Programs in SIS Dates are subject to change

The Academic Calendar for Online Programs in SIS is divided into Fall, Spring, and Summer. Standard courses are delivered over 15 weeks.

The add/drop/withdrawal and refund schedule applies to all courses with a standard schedule during a term. Add/drop/withdrawal, refund, and grade change dates for courses on nonstandard schedules are calculated proportionately, based on the percentage of the course completed. Please visit the Course Drop and Withdrawals page for more information. A student’s state of residency may determine refund eligibility and amounts. Final grades are always due 72 hours after the official end date of the course.

Fall 2
09/02/2024 Mon Fall tuition balance due
09/02/2024 Mon Fall classes begin
09/02/2024 Mon Labor Day; no classes, university offices closed
09/15/2024 Sun Last day to add a fall course
09/15/2024 Sun Last day to drop a fall course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
09/16/2024 Mon Fall withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund)
09/22/2024 Sun Last day to withdraw from a fall course for a 50% refund
09/29/2024 Sun Last day to withdraw from a fall course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
11/10/2024 Sun Last day to withdraw from a fall course or change a grade option
11/28/2024 Thu Thanksgiving holiday; no classes, university offices closed Thursday and Friday
12/15/2024 Sun Fall classes end
12/15/2024 Sun Fall Commencement Ceremony for August and December graduates
12/23/2024 Mon Official Degree Award Date (the date that appears on December diplomas; no event associated with this date)
12/23/2024 - 01/01/2025 Mon - Wed Winter Break; University Offices Closed
Spring
01/06/2025 Mon Spring classes begin
01/06/2025 Mon Spring tuition balance due
01/19/2025 Sun Last day to add a spring course
01/19/2025 Sun Last day to drop a spring course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
01/20/2025 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; no classes, university offices closed
01/20/2025 Mon Spring withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund)
01/26/2025 Sun Last day to withdraw from a spring course for a 50% refund
02/02/2025 Sun Last day to withdraw from a spring course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
03/16/2025 Sun Last day to withdraw from a spring course or change a grade option
04/20/2025 Sun Spring classes end
05/09/2025 Fri Commencement Weekend Activities (Start Date)
05/11/2025 Sun Commencement Weekend Activities (End Date)
05/11/2025 Sun Official Degree Award Date
Summer
04/21/2025 Mon Summer immersion programs begin (non-standard refund table)
05/05/2025 Mon Summer classes begin
05/05/2025 Mon Summer tuition balance due
05/18/2025 Sun Last day to add a summer course
05/18/2025 Sun Last day to drop a summer course for a 100% refund and without a “W” recorded
05/19/2025 Mon Summer withdrawal period begins (withdraw recorded on record; 50% refund)
05/25/2025 Sun Last day to withdraw from a summer course for a 50% refund
05/26/2025 Mon Memorial Day; no classes, university offices closed
06/01/2025 Sun Last day to withdraw from a summer course for a 25% refund (no refunds after this date)
06/19/2025 Thu Juneteenth; no classes, university offices closed
07/04/2025 Fri Independence Day; no classes, university offices closed
07/13/2025 Sun Last day to withdraw from a summer course or change a grade option
08/17/2025 Sun Summer classes end
08/24/2025 Sun Official Degree Award Date (the date that appears on August diplomas; no event associated with this date)