| Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Classes begin | August 24 | January 11 |
| Last day to add courses | August 28 | January 15 |
| Course-drop deadline (without a “W” grade) | September 11 | January 29 |
| FAMILY WEEKEND | October 2-4 | |
| FALL/SPRING BREAK* | No Fall Break | February 26 (5 p.m.)- March 7 |
| HOMECOMING | October 23-24 | |
| Individual course withdrawal deadline | October 23 | March 19 |
| Advance registration | October 26 | March 22-April 2 |
| THANKSGIVING* | November 25-29 | |
| Classes end/last day to withdraw | December 4 | April 23 |
| Reading days | December 5-6 | April 24-25 |
| Final exams | December 9-13 | April 26-30 |
| WINTER BREAK (Dec. 14-Jan. 12, 2020)* | December 12 | |
| COMMENCEMENT | May 8 | |
| 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.