Below is the academic calendar for the 2020-2021 academic year. View the Final Exam Schedule for the Spring 2021 semester.
Fall 2020
| EVENT | DAY | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation for New Students Entering Fall 2020 | Fri - Sun | Aug. 21 - 23 |
| First Day of Classes | Monday | Aug. 24 |
| Clearance | Mon - Fri | Aug. 24 - 28 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 90% Tuition Refund | Friday | Aug. 28 |
| Last Day to Add Four Unit Classes and Independent Studies | Friday | Sept. 4 |
| Applied Music Add Deadline | Friday | Sept. 4 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 80% Tuition Refund | Friday | Sept. 4 |
| Labor Day — no classes | Monday | Sept. 7 |
| Applied Music Drop Deadline | Friday | Sept. 11 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 70% Tuition Refund | Monday | Sept. 14 |
| Census Date | Monday | Sept. 21 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 60% Tuition Refund | Monday | Sept. 21 |
| Final Day to Change to Part-Time Status w/ Tuition Adjustment | Monday | Sept. 28 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 50% Tuition Refund | Monday | Sept. 28 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" | Friday | Oct. 2 |
| Late Drop Period Begins | Monday | Oct. 5 |
| Mid-Semester Progress Report Submission Period | Mon - Fri | Oct. 5 - 16 |
| Mid-Semester | Wednesday | Oct. 7 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship Paperwork | Wednesday | Oct. 7 |
| Last Day to Add One and Two Unit Classes | Friday | Oct. 9 |
| Last Day to Audit a Class | Friday | Oct. 9 |
| Advising Week | Monday | Oct. 19 - 26 |
| Registration Week for Spring 2021 | Tues - Fri | Oct. 27 - 30 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday | Nov. 20 |
| Reading Days | Mon-Tues | Nov. 23 - 24 |
| Thanksgiving Break — no classes | Wed - Fri | Nov. 25 - 27 |
| Final Exams | Mon - Fri | Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 |
| Reading Days | Sat - Sun | Dec. 5 - 6 |
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Final Exams Resume
|
Monday | Dec. 7 |
| End of Semester | Monday | Dec. 7 |
| Grades Due | Monday | Dec. 14 |
Spring 2021
| EVENT | DAY | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation for New Students Entering Spring 2021 | Friday | Jan. 15 |
| Returning Students Move-In 10AM | Saturday | Jan. 16 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday — no classes | Monday | Jan. 18 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday | Jan. 19 |
| Clearance | Tues - Wed | Jan. 19 - 20 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 90% Tuition Refund | Monday | Jan. 25 |
| Applied Music Add Deadline | Friday | Jan. 29 |
| Last Day to Add Four Unit classes and Independent Studies | Friday | Jan. 29 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 80% Tuition Refund | Monday | Feb. 1 |
| Applied Music Drop Deadline | Friday | Feb. 5 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 70% Tuition Refund | Monday | Feb. 8 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday — no classes | Monday | Feb. 15 |
| Census Date | Tuesday | Feb. 16 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 60% Tuition Refund | Tuesday | Feb. 16 |
| Final Day to Change to Part-Time Status w/ Tuition Adjustment | Tuesday | Feb. 23 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 50% Tuition Refund | Tuesday | Feb. 23 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes Without a "W" | Friday | Feb. 26 |
| Late Drop Period Begins | Monday | Mar. 1 |
| Mid-Semester Progress Report Submission Period | Mon - Thur | Mar. 1 - 18 |
| Internship Paperwork Due to HCC | Wednesday | Mar. 3 |
|
Mid-Semester
|
Friday | Mar. 5 |
| Spring Break — no classes | Mon - Fri | Mar. 8 - 12 |
| Advising Week | Mon - Fri | Mar. 22 - 26 |
| Registration Week for Fall 2021 | Mon - Fri | Mar. 29 - Apr. 2 |
| Senior Comps Grades Due to Registrar | Monday | Apr .19 |
| Founder's Day -- no classes | Tuesday | Apr. 20 |
| College Honors Due to Registrar | Monday | Apr. 26 |
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Last Day of Classes
|
Tuesday | Apr. 27 |
| Reading Days | Wed-Thur | Apr. 28 - 29 |
| Final Exams | Friday | Apr. 30 |
| Reading Days | Sat - Sun | May 1 - 2 |
| Final Exams Resume | Mon - Fri | May 3 - 7 |
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End of Semester
|
Friday | May 7 |
| Student Move-Out | 24 Hours After Last Final Exam or by Hall Closing (Whichever Comes First) | |
| Residence Halls Close for Non Graduating Seniors 10 AM | Saturday | May 8 |
| Senior Grades Due | Tuesday | May 11 |
| Commencement | Sunday | May 16 |
| Non-Senior Grades Due | Monday | May 17 |
| Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors 10 AM | Monday | May 17 |