ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-2026
Fall Semester 2026
Regular Session
| Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Fall 2026 Semester. All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m. |
Monday, August 3
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Financial Aid textbook charges open
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Monday, August 17
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Faculty/Staff In-Service Days
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Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21
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| Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 20
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Advising and registration (8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Monday, August 21 |
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First day of classes
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Monday, August 24
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Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. until 6 p.m.)
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Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27
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Advising and registration (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
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Friday, August 28 |
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Wednesday, September 2
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Labor Day—College closed—No classes
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Monday, September 7 |
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund. Last day for all semester textbook charges.
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Wednesday, September 9
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Registration for 2027 Spring and Summer term begins
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Monday, October 5
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Wednesday, October 28
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Application deadline for Fall graduation
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Friday, October 30
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College Open Until Noon—No classes–Faculty/Staff In-Service Day
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Wednesday, November 25
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Thanksgiving Holiday–College closed–No classes
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Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27
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Regular Session- Last day of classes
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Friday, December 11
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Final exams for day and night classes
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Monday, December 14 through Friday, December 18
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Grades Due by 9:00 a.m.
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Monday, December 21
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Faculty/Staff In-Service and Professional Development days
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Monday, December 21- Wednesday, December 23
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Holiday Break—College closed—No classes
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Thursday, December 24 through Friday, January 1
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10 Week Session #1
| Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Fall Semester. All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m. |
Monday, August 3
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Financial Aid textbook charges open
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Monday, August 17
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First day of classes
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Monday, August 24
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Wednesday, September 2
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Labor Day—College closed—No classes
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Monday, September 7
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund.
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Thursday, September 3
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Friday, October 2
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Registration for Spring/Summer semester 2027 begins
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Monday, October 5
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Application deadline for Fall graduation
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Friday, October 30
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Last day of classes
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Friday, October 30
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8 Week Session #1
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Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Fall Semester. All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.
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Monday, August 3
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Financial Aid textbook charges open
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Monday, August 17
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First day of classes
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Monday, August 24
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Monday, August 31
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund.
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Tuesday, September 1
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Labor Day—College closed—No classes
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Monday, September 7 |
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Thursday, September 24
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Registration for Spring/Summer 2027 semester begins
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Monday, October 5
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Last day of classes
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Friday, October 16
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Application deadline for Fall graduation
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Friday, October 30
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10 Week Session #2
| First day of classes |
Monday, October 5
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Registration for Spring/Summer 2027 semester begins
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Monday, October 5
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Wednesday, October 14
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund.
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Thursday, October 15
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Application deadline for Fall graduation
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Friday, October 30
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Monday, November 16
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College open- No classes- Faculty/Staff in-service day
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Tuesday, November 24 |
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College open until 12:00 p.m.- No classes-Faculty/Staff in-service day
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Wednesday, November 25 |
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Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes
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Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27
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Last day of classes
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Friday, December 18
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8 Week Session #2
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First day of classes
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Monday, October 19
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Last day to add a class
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Monday, October 26
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund.
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Tuesday, October 27
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Application deadline for Fall graduation
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Friday, October 30
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Friday, November 20
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College open- No classes- Faculty/Staff in-service day
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Tuesday, November 24 |
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College open until 12:00 p.m.- No classes-Faculty/Staff in-service day
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Wednesday, November 25 |
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Thanksgiving Holiday – No classes
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Thursday, November 26 through Friday, November 27
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Last day of classes
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Friday, December 18
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Final Examination Schedule – Fall Semester 2026
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CLASS SCHEDULE
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EXAM DATE
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EXAM TIME
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MW
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8:00 – 9:15
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Monday, December 14
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8:00 – 10:50
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MW
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11:00 – 12:15
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Monday, December 14
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11:00 – 1:50
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MW
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2:00 – 3:15
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Monday, December 14
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2:00 – 4:50
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TTH
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8:00 – 9:15
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Tuesday, December 15
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8:00 – 10:50
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TTH
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11:00 – 12:15
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Tuesday, December 15
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11:00 – 1:50
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TTH
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2:00 – 3:15
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Tuesday, December 15
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2:00 – 4:50
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MW
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9:30 – 10:45
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Wednesday, December 16
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8:00 – 10:50
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MW
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1:30 – 2:45
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Wednesday, December 16
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11:00 – 1:50
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MW
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3:00 – 4:15
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Wednesday, December 16
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2:00 – 4:50
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TTH
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9:30 – 10:45
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Thursday, December 17
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8:00 – 10:50
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TTH
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1:30 – 2:45
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Thursday, December 17
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11:00 – 1:50
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TTH
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3:00 – 4:15
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Thursday, December 17
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2:00 – 4:50
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F
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8:00 – 9:15
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Friday, December 18
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8:00 – 10:50
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F
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9:30 – 10:45
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Friday, December 18
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11:00 – 1:50
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F
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11:00 – 12:15
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Friday, December 18
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2:00 – 4:50
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*Wednesday, December 16, may also be used for make-up exams.
Examinations will be held in the classrooms in which the classes normally meet.
NIGHT CLASS EXAMS
All night class exams will be held at the regular class meeting time. Please refer to the course syllabus.
SATURDAY CLASSES–EXAM SCHEDULE
All Saturday class exams will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Note to Faculty: Should class times vary from the regular starting hour(s), or cross two or more starting hours, choose the exam time which will accommodate all of your students.
Note to Students: Classes in some programs are offered on unique schedules. If your regular class meeting time is not listed in the schedule above, please check with your instructor and see your course syllabus to determine your exam schedule.
Students are expected to take all examinations as scheduled; however, those having three examinations scheduled on one day may request written permission of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development to reschedule one of them. Permission of the instructor must be received before requesting the Vice President’s approval.
Spring Semester 2027
Regular Session
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Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Spring semester. All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.
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Monday, January 4
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Financial Aid textbook charges open
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Monday, January 4
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Faculty/Staff In-Service Days
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Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 8
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| Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m.-6p.m.) |
Monday, January 4 through Thursday, January 7 |
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Advising and registration hours (8 a.m.- 5 p.m.)
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Friday, January 8 |
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First day of classes
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Monday, January 11
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Extended advising and registration hours (8 a.m. until 6 p.m.)
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Monday, January 11through Thursday, January 14
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Advising and registration hours (8 a.m.- 5 p.m.)
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Friday, January 15 |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—College closed—No classes
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Monday, January 18
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Wednesday, January 20
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund; last day for financial aid charges and textbook charges
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Wednesday, January 27
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Spring Break–No classes- College open
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Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12
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Deadline to apply for all selective admission health programs (RN, MLT, PTA, and DH)
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Tuesday, March 16
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Wednesday, March 24
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Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins
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Wednesday, March 31
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Last day of classes
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Monday, May 3
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Final exams for day and night classes
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Tuesday, May 4 through Friday, May 7
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Commencement
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Saturday, May 8
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Grades due by 9:00 a.m.
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Monday, May 10
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Faculty/Staff In-Service and Professional Development Days
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Monday, May 10 through Friday, May 14
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10 Week Session #1 (January 11- March 27)
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Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Spring semester. All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.
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Monday, January 4
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Financial Aid textbook charges open
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Monday, January 4
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First day of classes
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Monday, January 11
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—College closed—No classes
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Monday, January 18
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Tuesday, January 19
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund.
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Friday, February 19
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Friday, February 19
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Spring Break–No classes- College open
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Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12 |
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Last day of classes
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Friday, March 26
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Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins
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Wednesday, March 31
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8 Week Session #1 (January 11-March 6)
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Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Spring semester. All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.
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Monday, January 4
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Financial Aid textbook charges open
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Monday, January 4
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First day of classes
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Monday, January 11
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Monday, January 15
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—College closed—No classes
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Monday, January 18
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund.
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Tuesday, January 19
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Thursday, February 11
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Last day of classes
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Friday, March 5
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Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins
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Wednesday, March 31
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10 Week Session #2 (February 22- May 7)
| First day of classes |
Monday, February 22
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Wednesday, March 3
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund.
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Thursday, March 4
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Spring Break- No classes- College open
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Monday, March 8-Friday, March 12 |
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Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins
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Wednesday, March 31
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Friday, April 9
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Last day of classes
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Friday, May 7
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8 Week Session #2 (March 15-May 7)
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First day of classes
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Monday, March 15
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Monday, March 22
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund.
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Tuesday, March 23
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Registration for Fall 2027 semester begins
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Wednesday, March 31 |
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Thursday, April 15
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Last day of classes
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Friday, May 7
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Final Examination Schedule – Spring Semester 2027
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CLASS SCHEDULE
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EXAM DATE
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EXAM TIME
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TTH
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8:00-9:15
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Tuesday, May 4
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8:00 – 10:50
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TTH
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11:00-12:15
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Tuesday, May 4
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11:00 – 1:50
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TTH
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3:00-4:15
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Tuesday, May 4
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2:00 – 4:50
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MW
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8:00-9:15
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Wednesday, May 5
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8:00 – 10:50
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MW
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11:00-12:15
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Wednesday, May 5
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11:00 – 1:50
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MW
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3:00-4:15
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Wednesday, May 5
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2:00 – 4:50
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TTH
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9:30 – 10:45
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Thursday, May 6
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8:00 – 10:50
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TTH
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1:30 – 2:45
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Thursday, May 6
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11:00 – 1:50
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TTH
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4:30-6:15
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Thursday, May 6
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2:00 – 4:50
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MW/F
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9:30 – 10:45
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Friday, May 7
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8:00 – 10:50
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MW/F
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1:30 – 2:45
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Friday, May 7
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11:00 – 1:50
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MW/F
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4:30-6:15
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Friday, May 7
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2:00 – 4:50
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*Wednesday, May 5, 2027 may also be used for make-up exams.
Examinations will be held in the classrooms in which the classes normally meet.
NIGHT CLASS EXAMS
All night class exams will be held at the regular class meeting time. Please refer to the course syllabus.
Note to Faculty: Should class times vary from the regular starting hour(s), or cross two or more starting hours, choose the exam time which will accommodate all of your students.
Note to Students: Classes in some programs are offered on unique schedules. If your regular class meeting time is not listed in the schedule above, please check with your instructor and see your course syllabus to determine your exam schedule.
Students are expected to take all examinations as scheduled; however, those having three examinations scheduled on one day may request written permission of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development to reschedule one of them. Permission of the instructor must be received before requesting the Vice President’s approval.
Summer Semester 2027
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Last day for pre-registered students to pay tuition for Summer semester; All tuition must be paid by 5:00 p.m.
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Monday, May 10 |
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Financial Aid textbook charges open
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Monday, May 17 |
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Memorial Day Holiday – College closed – No classes
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Monday, May 31
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Juneteenth Holiday – College closed – No classes
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Friday, June 18
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Independence Day Holiday (Observed) – College closed – No classes
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Monday, July 5
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10 Week Session (May 24 – August 4)
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First day of classes
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Monday, May 24
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Friday, May 28 |
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Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund; Last day for financial aid and textbook charges
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Thursday, June 3
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Tuesday, July 6
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Last day of classes
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Wednesday, August 4
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Grades due from Faculty by 4:00 p.m.
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Friday, August 6
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1st Five-Week Session (May 24– June 29)
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First day of classes
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Monday, May 24
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Friday, May 28
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Last day to drop a class and receive a tuition refund.
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Tuesday, June 1
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Monday, June 14
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Last day of classes
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Tuesday, June 29
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2nd Five-Week Session (June 30 – August 4)
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First day of classes
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Wednesday, June 30
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Last day to add a class without instructor permission
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Friday, July 2
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Last day to drop a class and receive a tuition refund.
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Tuesday, July 6
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Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W”
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Tuesday, July 20
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Last day of classes
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Wednesday, August 4
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