| Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Classes begin | August 23 | January 10 |
| Last day to add courses | August 27 | January 14 |
| Course-drop deadline (without a “W” grade) | September 10 | January 28 |
| FAMILY WEEKEND | October 1-2 | |
| FALL/SPRING BREAK* | October 9-12 | February 25 (5 p.m.)- March 6 |
| HOMECOMING | October 22-23 | |
| Individual course withdrawal deadline | October 22 | March 18 |
| Advance registration | October 25 | March 21-April 1 |
| THANKSGIVING* | November 24-28 | |
| Classes end/last day to withdraw | December 3 | April 22 |
| Reading days | December 4-5 | April 23-24 |
| Final exams | December 6-10 | April 25-29 |
| WINTER BREAK (Dec. 14-Jan. 12, 2020)* | December 11 | |
| COMMENCEMENT | May 7 | |
| Residence halls closed | Nov. 27-Dec. 1
December 14, 10 a.m.-Jan. 12 9 a.m. |
April 30 at 10 a.m. (except for graduates); May 8 (for graduates) |
*Limited housing options are available during Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks for international and out-of-state students, but only for those who apply by the communicated deadline. Students should contact the Office of Residence Life, 540-654-1058, to investigate possible housing options for breaks.