| Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Classes begin | August 26 | January 13 |
| Last day to add courses | August 30 | January 17 |
| Course-drop deadline (without a “W” grade) | September 13 | January 31 |
| FAMILY WEEKEND | October 4-6 | |
| FALL/SPRING BREAK* | October 12 (5 p.m.)-15 | February 28 (5 p.m.)- March 9 |
| HOMECOMING | October 18-19 | |
| Individual course withdrawal deadline | October 25 | March 20 |
| Advance registration | October 28 | March 23-April 3 |
| THANKSGIVING* | November 27-Decenber 1 | |
| Classes end/last day to withdraw | December 6 | April 24 |
| Reading days | December 7-8 | April 25-26 |
| Final exams | December 9-13 | April 27-May 1 |
| WINTER BREAK (Dec. 14-Jan. 12, 2020)* | December 14 | |
| COMMENCEMENT | May 9 | |
| Residence halls closed | Nov. 27-Dec. 1
December 14, 10 a.m.-Jan. 12 9 a.m. |
May 2 at 10 a.m. (except for graduates); May 10 (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.