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Academic Calendar

Welcome Back Day for Faculty and Staff: Wednesday, August 24

New Student First year and Transfer Move-In Day: Thursday, August 25th

Faculty Meeting & Development Day: Thursday, August 25

Undergraduate Student Welcome Weekend: Thursday, August 25 – Sunday, August 28th

Day and Evening Classes Begin for Undergraduate and Graduate Students: Monday, August 29

Mass of the Holy Spirit: Thursday, September 1 (3:00 pm)

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses: Friday, September 2

Labor Day Holiday: Friday, September 2 (5:00 PM) - Monday, September 5

Classes Resume: Tuesday, September 6 (8:00 am)

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option: Monday, September 12

Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the 2022 Summer Sessions: Monday, September 19

Early-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due: Friday, September 23

Last Day to Apply for May Graduation: Wednesday, September 28

St. Francis of Assisi Day: Tuesday, October 4

Fall Break (Only Evening Nursing Major, accelerated degree programs, and courses at additional locations will meet, as needed.):
Monday, October 10 - Tuesday October 11

The University will be open for business during the Fall Break.

Classes Resume: Wednesday, October 12 (8:00 am)

Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due: Friday, October 14

Homecoming Weekend: Thursday, October 13 - Sunday, October 16

Spring Registration: Begins Monday, October 31

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes: Friday, November 4

Thanksgiving Recess (No classes will be held on Wednesday, November 23rd after 4:00 pm, except for accelerated undergraduate and graduate courses.):
Thursday, November 24 - Sunday, November 27

Classes Resume: Monday, November 28 (8:00 am)

Last Day of Classes:

Friday, December 9 (Day Classes)
Friday, December 9 (Evening Classes)
Sunday, December 11 (Weekend Classes)

Final Examination Period Begins: Monday, December 12*

Fall Semester Ends: Sunday, December 18

Undergraduate/Graduate Commencement: Wednesday, December 21

*Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester.

Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor.

Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.

+Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

 

2022 FALL MINI-TERMS
FALL MINI-TERM 1 (August 29th – October 23rd)

Fall Mini-Term 1 Classes Begin: Monday, August 29

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses: Friday, September 2

Last Day to Withdraw Courses for Fall Mini-Term 1: Saturday, October 1

Last Day of Classes Fall Mini-Term 1: Sunday, October 23


FALL MINI-TERM 2 (October 24th – December 11th)

Fall Mini-Term 2 Classes:  Begin Monday, October 24

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:  Friday, October 28

Last Date to Withdraw Courses for Fall Mini-Term 2:   Tuesday, November 29

Last Day of Classes Fall Mini-Term 2:   Sunday, December 11


*DD- Dynamic Dates for each Program can be found under the School’s Specific Website for each designated program of study


 

 

 

Day & Evening Classes Begin: Monday, January 9

Last Day to Drop/Add: Friday, January 13

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (Classes Cancelled): Monday, January 16

Last Day to Make Up Incompletes from the 2022 Fall Semester: Monday, January 23

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option: Wednesday, January 25

Early-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due: Friday, February 10

Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due: Friday, February 24

Spring Break: Monday, February 27 - Sunday, March 5

(ONLY Evening Nursing Major, accelerated degree programs, and courses at additional
locations will meet, as needed.)

The University will be open for business during the Spring Break.

Classes Resume: Monday, March 6 (8:00 a.m.)

Charter/Sponsorship Day: To be Announced

Summer and Fall Registration: Begins Monday, March 13

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes: Wednesday, March 29


Easter Holiday: Thursday, April 6 - Monday, April 10

Classes Resume: Tuesday, April 11 (8:00 a.m.)

Academic Awards Convocation: Friday, April 21

Last Day of Classes:

Friday, April 28 [Day Classes]
Friday, April 28 [Evening Classes]
Sunday, April 30 [Weekend/Classes]

Final Examination Period Begins: Monday, May 1*

Baccalaureate Mass: Friday, May 12

Undergraduate Commencement / Graduate Commencement: Saturday, May 13

Spring Semester Ends: Saturday, May 13
* Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester.

Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor.

Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.

+Classes that begin at 6:00 p.m. or later are designated as Evening classes.

 

2023 SPRING MINI-TERMS

SPRING MINI-TERM 1 (January 9th - March 5th)

Spring Mini-Term 1 Classes Begin: Monday, January 9

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses: Friday, January 13

Last Day to Withdraw Courses for Spring Mini-Term 1: Saturday, February 25

Last Day of Classes Spring Mini-Term 1: Sunday, March 5

 

SPRING MINI-TERM 2 (March 6th - April 30th)

Spring Mini-Term 2 Classes Begin: Monday, March 6

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses: Friday, March 10

Last Date to Withdraw Courses for Spring Mini-Term 2: Monday, April 10

Last Day of Classes Spring Mini-Term 2: Sunday, April 30

*DD- Dynamic Dates for each Program can be found under the School’s Specific Website for each designated program of study

 

2023 SUMMER SCHEDULE

Summer Session I: Monday, May 15 – Friday, August 18

Classes Begin: Monday, May 15

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses: Friday, May 19

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option: Friday, May 19

Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled): Monday, May 29

Classes Resume: Tuesday, May 30 (8:00 AM)

Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the 2023 Spring Semester: Friday, June 2

Last Day to Apply for August Graduation:  Friday, June 2

Juneteenth Holiday (Classes Canceled): Monday, June 19

Classes Resume: Tuesday, June 20

Independence Day Holiday (Classes Canceled): Monday, July 3 – Tuesday, July 4

Classes Resume: Wednesday, July 5 (8:00 AM)

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes: Friday, July 7

Last Day of Classes: Friday, August 18*

Summer Session I Ends: Friday, August 18
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Summer Session II: Monday, May 15 -Wednesday, June 28

Classes Begin: Monday, May 15

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses: Friday, May 19

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option: Friday, May 19

Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled): Monday, May 29

Classes Resume: Tuesday, May 30 (8:00 AM)

Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes for the 2023 Spring Semester: Friday, June 2

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes: Friday, June 2

Last Day to Apply for August Graduation:  Friday, June 2

Juneteenth Holiday (Classes Canceled): Monday, June 19

Classes Resume: Tuesday, June 20

Last Day of Classes: Wednesday, June 28*

Summer Session II Ends: Wednesday, June 28


Summer Session III: Wednesday, July 5 – Thursday, August 17

Classes Begin: Wednesday, July 5

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses: Tuesday, July 11

Last Day for Pass/Fail Option: Tuesday, July 11

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes: Thursday, July 27

Last Day of Classes: Thursday, August 17*


Summer Session III Ends: Thursday, August 17


* For Summer Sessions, Final Examinations are administered on the last day that a class meets.
Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.

Welcome Back Day for Faculty and Staff:                 Monday, August 21

 

Faculty Meeting & Development Day:                       T.B.D.

 

Undergraduate Student Orientation:                        Wednesday, August 23 - Sunday, August 27

                                                                             

Day and Evening Classes Begin  For Undergraduate and Graduate Students+:              Monday, August 28

 

Last day to Make-Up Incompletes  from the 2023 Summer Sessions:                           Monday, August 28      

 

Mass of the Holy Spirit:                                               Thursday, August 31 (3:00pm)

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:                                  Friday, September 1

 

Labor Day Holiday :                                                    Friday, September 1 (5:00 PM) - Monday, September 4                                                                                   

 

Classes Resume:                                                          Tuesday, September 5 (8:00 AM)

 

 

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option:                         Monday, September 11

 

Last day to Apply for December Graduation:            Friday, September 29

 

Early-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due:          Friday, September 29

 

 

St. Francis of Assisi Day:                                            Wednesday, October 4

 

Fall Break (ONLY Evening Nursing                        Monday, October 9 - Tuesday, October 10

Major, accelerated degree programs,            

and courses at additional locations                 [The University will be open for

will meet, as needed.)                                       business during the Fall Break.]

 

 

Classes Resume:                                                         Wednesday, October 11 (8:00 AM)

 

Homecoming Weekend:                                              Thursday, October 12- Sunday, October 15

                                                                                   

Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due:           Friday, October 13

 

Spring Registration:                                                     Begins on Monday, October 30

 

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:                           Friday, November 3

 

Thanksgiving Recess:                                                  Thursday, November 23 - Sunday, November 26

November 22nd after 4:00

(No classes will be held on Wednesday, November 22nd after 4:00 PM, except                          

for accelerated undergraduate

and graduate courses.)

 

Classes Resume:                                                          Monday, November 27 (8:00 AM)

 

 

Last Day of Classes:                                                     Friday, December 8 [Day Classes]

                                                                                    Friday, December 8 [Evening Classes]

                                                                                     Sunday, December 10 [Weekend/Classes]

 

Final Examination Period Begins:                               Monday, December 11*

                                                                                         

Fall Semester Ends:                                                     Sunday, December 17

 

Undergraduate/ Graduate Commencement:                                     Wednesday, December 20

 

 

 

*Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester.

Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor. Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.

 

+Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023 FALL MINI-TERMS

 

FALL MINI-TERM 1 (August 28th – October 22nd)

 

 

Fall Mini-Term 1 Classes Begin:                                                   Monday, August 28

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:                                                    Friday, September 1

 

Last Day to Withdraw Courses for Fall Mini-Term 1:                  Saturday, September 30

 

Last Day of Classes Fall Mini-Term 1:                                         Sunday, October 22

 

 

 

FALL MINI-TERM 2 (October 23rd – December 10th)

 

 

Fall Mini-Term 2 Classes Begin:                                                   Monday, October 23

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:                                                    Friday, October 27

 

Last Date to Withdraw Courses for Fall Mini-Term 2:                 Tuesday, November 28

 

Last Day of Classes Fall Mini-Term 2                                         Sunday, December 10

 

 

*DD- Dynamic Dates for each Program can be found under the School’s Specific Website for each designated program of study

Day and Evening Classes Begin:                                 Tuesday, January 16

 

Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes from the 2023 Fall Semester: Tuesday, January 16

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:                                  Monday. January 22

 

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option:                         Wednesday, January 24

 

Last Day to Apply for May Graduation:                     Friday, February 1

 

Early-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due:          Friday, February 16

 

Mid-Term Assessment/Progress Reports Due:           Friday, March 1

 

Spring Break (ONLY Evening Nursing                   Monday, March 4- Sunday, March 10

         Major, accelerated degree programs,          

         and courses at additional locations will         [The University will be open for

         meet, as needed.)                                              business during the Spring Break.]

 

Classes Resume:                                                          Monday, March 11 (8:00 AM)

 

Charter/Sponsorship Day:                                           To be Announced

 

Summer and Fall Registration:                                    Begins on Monday, March 11

 

Easter Holiday:                                                            Thursday, March 28- Monday, April 1

                                                                               

 

Classes Resume:                                                          Tuesday, April 2 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:                        Friday, April 5                  

 

Last Day of Classes:                                                    Friday, May 3 [Day Classes]

                                                                                    Friday, May 3 [Evening Classes]

                                                                                    Sunday, May 5 [Weekend/Classes]

 

Final Examination Period Begins:                               Monday, May 6*

 

Baccalaureate Mass:                                                     Friday, May 17

 

Academic Awards Convocation:                                  Friday, May 17

 

Commencement:                                                          Saturday, May 18

 

 

Spring Semester Ends:                                                Saturday, May 18

 

 

*Specific dates and times for Final Examinations will be published at the beginning of each semester.

Final Examinations for weekend classes will be arranged by the instructor. Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.

 

+Classes that begin at 6:00 PM or later are designated as Evening classes.

 

 

2024 SPRING MINI-TERMS

 

SPRING MINI-TERM 1 (January 16th – March 10th)

 

 

Spring Mini-Term 1 Classes Begin:                                              Tuesday, January 16

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:                                                    Monday, January 22

 

Last Day to Withdraw Courses for Spring Mini-Term 1:             Saturday, March 2

 

Last Day of Classes Spring Mini-Term 1:                                     Sunday, March 10

 

 

 

SPRING MINI-TERM 2 (March 11th – May 5th)

 

 

Spring Mini-Term 2 Classes Begin:                                              Monday, March 11

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:                                                    Friday, March 15

 

Last Date to Withdraw Courses for Spring Mini-Term 2:            Monday, April 15

 

Last Day of Classes Spring Mini-Term 2:                                     Sunday, May 5

 

*DD- Dynamic Dates for each Program can be found under the School’s Specific Website for each designated program of study

 

Summer Session I:                              Monday, May 20 – Friday, August 23

 

Classes Begin:                                                                         Monday, May 20

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:                                     Friday, May 24

 

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option:                         Friday, May 24

 

Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled):               Monday, May 27

 

Classes Resume:                                                                     Tuesday, May 28 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes

from the 2024 Spring Semester:                                     Friday, May 31

 

Last Day to Apply for August Graduation:                 Friday, June 7

 

Juneteenth Holiday (Classes Canceled):                      Wednesday, June 19

 

Classes Resume:                                                                        Thursday, June 20

 

Independence Day Holiday (Classes Canceled):         Thursday, July 4 – Friday, July 5

 

Classes Resume:                                                                         Monday, July 8 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:                                Monday, July 15

 

Last Day of Classes:                                                                 Friday, August 23*

                                                                                   

Summer Session I Ends:                                                     Friday, August 23

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Summer Session II:                           Monday, May 20 -Wednesday, July 3

 

Classes Begin:                                                                            Monday, May 20

 

Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:                                        Friday, May 24

 

Last Day to Choose Pass/Fail Option:                            Friday, May 124

 

Memorial Day Holiday (Classes Canceled):               Monday, May 27

 

Classes Resume:                                                                     Tuesday, May 28 (8:00 AM)

 

Last Day to Make-Up Incompletes

for the 2024 Spring Semester:                                         Friday, May 31

 

Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:                             Friday, June 6

 

Juneteenth Holiday (Classes Canceled):                      Wednesday, June 19

 

Classes Resume:                                                                      Thursday, June 20

 

Last Day of Classes:                                                               Wednesday, July 3*               

 

Summer Session II Ends:                                                   Wednesday, July 3

 

 

 

Summer Session III:                        Monday, July 8 – Tuesday, August 20
 
Classes Begin:                                                                          Monday, July 8
 
Last Day to Drop/Add Courses:                                      Friday, July 12
 
Last Day for Pass/Fail Option:                                         Friday, July 12
 
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes:                             Tuesday, July 30
 
Last Day of Classes:                                                                Tuesday, August 20*
                                                 
Summer Session III Ends:                                                  Tuesday, August 20 

  

* For Summer Sessions, Final Examinations are administered on the last day that a class meets.

Final grades are due no later than 72 hours after the Final Examination is administered.