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Official Academic Calendar

Texas Tech University reserves the right to make changes to the calendar that are in the best interest of faculty, students, and academic programs.

Fall Intersession August 8 - 21

August

Sunday

14

August

  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Fall Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

22

August

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for fall. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
  • Faculty on duty.

Thursday

25

August

  • Classes begin.
  • All Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Tuesday

30

August

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through September 12 with advisor and instructor permission.

September

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Monday

5

September

  • Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).

Friday

9

September

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

12

September

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after September 12.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for current term.

Tuesday

13

September

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Thursday

22

September

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).

Wednesday

28

September

  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

October

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Thursday

13

October

  • Midterm grading opens.

Wednesday

26

October

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

Thursday

27

October

  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Friday

28

October

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.

November

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Friday

4

November

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Monday

7

November

  • 1:00 p.m., First day of spring 2023 semester and summer 2023 term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 18).

Monday

14

November

  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.

Friday

18

November

  • Last day of advance registration for spring and summer 2023.

Monday

21

November

  • Open registration for spring and summer 2023 begins.
  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.

Wed-Sun

23-27

November

  • Thanksgiving holiday. No meals available at any Hospitality Services location Thursday, November 24–Sunday, November 27 (Hospitality).

Monday

28

November

  • Classes resume.

Wed-Wed

30-7

Nov-Dec

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

December

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Friday

2

December

  • Carol of Lights.

Monday

5

December

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon December 14).

Tuesday

6

December

  • Last day of classes.

Wednesday

7

December

  • Individual study day.
  • Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Friday

9

December

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

Thur-Sat / Mon-Tue

8-13

December

  • Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).

Tuesday

13

December

  • Fall semester ends.

Wednesday

14

December

  • Move Out.
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls close. Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17 (Winter Break Housing).

Fri-Sat

16-17

December

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.

Monday

19

December

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.
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Winter Intersession December 14 - 23, January 3 - 7

January

Friday

6

January

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for spring. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Sunday

8

January

  • Move In.
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Spring Move In).
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

9

January

  • Faculty on duty.

Wednesday

11

January

  • Classes begin.

Monday

16

January

  • MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).

Tuesday

17

January

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through January 27 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

27

January

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after January 27.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Saturday

28

January

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

February

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Friday

3

February

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Wednesday

8

February

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).

Wednesday

15

February

  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

March

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Wednesday

1

March

  • Midterm grading opens.

Sat-Sun

11-19

March

  • Spring vacation.
  • Limited dining locations Monday, March 13 to Thursday, March 16 (Hospitality).

Monday

20

March

  • Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Wednesday

22

March

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Friday

31

March

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis students to complete comprehensive evaluations for the master's degree.

April

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Monday

3

April

  • 1:00 p.m., First day for fall 2023 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 17).

Friday

7

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the Graduate School the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Monday

10

April

  • No classes. University employees on duty.
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Friday

14

April

  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.

Monday

17

April

  • Last day of advance registration for fall 2023.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.

Tuesday

18

April

  • Open registration for fall 2023 begins.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.

Wed-Wed

26-3

April-May

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

Friday

28

April

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

May

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Monday

1

May

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon May 10).

Tuesday

2

May

  • Last day of classes.

Wednesday

3

May

  • Individual study day.
  • Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Thur-Sat / Mon-Tues

4-9

May

  • Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).

Tuesday

9

May

  • Spring semester ends.

Wednesday

10

May

  • Move Out.
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls close. Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13 (Housing).

Fri-Sat

12-13

May

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.

Monday

15

May

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.
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May Intersession May 10 - 26

Early Summer Term

Thursday

25

May

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Intersession, Early Summer, or Full Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Sunday

28

May

  • Move In.
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Tuesday

30

May

  • Faculty on duty.
  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

31

May

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through June 5 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

2

June

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Early Summer and Full Summer. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 2.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer) without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full or Late).
  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to file a Defense Notification form.
  • Last day for degree candidates to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
  • Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Monday

5

June

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date for Early or Full Summer counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Tuesday

6

June

  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Early Summer and Full Summer. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Early Summer (Hospitality).

Friday

9

June

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

19

June

  • Juneteenth holiday.

Monday

26

June

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer). Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.

Tuesday

27

June

  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Thursday

29

June

  • Last day of classes.

Fri-Sat

30-1

June-July

  • Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).

Saturday

1

July

  • Move Out.
  • Early Summer term ends.
  • Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m.

Monday

3

July

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

Late Summer Term

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Wednesday

28

June

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Late Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Sunday

2

July

  • Move In.
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy.
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Monday

3

July

  • Faculty on duty.
  • Classes begin.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.

Tuesday

4

July

  • Independence Day. University Holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).

Wednesday

5

July

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through July 7 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

7

July

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Late Summer. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after July 7.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Late Summer without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and to submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
  • Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Late Summer. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Late Summer (Hospitality).

Saturday

8

July

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Monday

31

July

  • Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university for Full or Late Summer. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued. Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.

Tuesday

1

August

  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Wednesday

2

August

  • Last day of classes.

Thur-Fri

3-4

August

  • Final examinations for second term (Final Exam Schedule).

Friday

4

August

  • Late Summer and Full Summer parts of term end.

Saturday

5

August

  • Move Out.
  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Students without room reservations for fall 2023 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).

Monday

7

August

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.
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August

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Sunday

14

August

  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Fall Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

22

August

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for fall. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.
  • Faculty on duty.

Thursday

25

August

  • Classes begin.
  • All Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Tuesday

30

August

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through September 12 with advisor and instructor permission.

September

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Monday

5

September

  • Labor Day. University holiday. Limited dining locations available (Hospitality).

Friday

9

September

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

12

September

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after September 12.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for current term.

Tuesday

13

September

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Thursday

22

September

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the fall semester (Hospitality).

Wednesday

28

September

  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

October

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Thursday

13

October

  • Midterm grading opens.

Wednesday

26

October

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.

Thursday

27

October

  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Friday

28

October

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.

November

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Friday

4

November

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Monday

7

November

  • 1:00 p.m., First day of spring 2023 semester and summer 2023 term advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through November 18).

Monday

14

November

  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.

Friday

18

November

  • Last day of advance registration for spring and summer 2023.

Monday

21

November

  • Open registration for spring and summer 2023 begins.
  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.

Wed-Sun

23-27

November

  • Thanksgiving holiday. No meals available at any Hospitality Services location Thursday, November 24–Sunday, November 27 (Hospitality).

Monday

28

November

  • Classes resume.

Wed-Wed

30-7

Nov-Dec

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

December

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Friday

2

December

  • Carol of Lights.

Monday

5

December

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon December 14).

Tuesday

6

December

  • Last day of classes.

Wednesday

7

December

  • Individual study day.
  • Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Friday

9

December

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

Thur-Sat / Mon-Tue

8-13

December

  • Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).

Tuesday

13

December

  • Fall semester ends.

Wednesday

14

December

  • Move Out.
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls close. Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17 (Winter Break Housing).

Fri-Sat

16-17

December

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.

Monday

19

December

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

Winter Intersession December 14 - 23, January 3 - 7

January

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Friday

6

January

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for spring. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Sunday

8

January

  • Move In.
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Spring Move In).
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Monday

9

January

  • Faculty on duty.

Wednesday

11

January

  • Classes begin.

Monday

16

January

  • MLK Day. University holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).

Tuesday

17

January

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through January 27 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

27

January

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal request online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after January 27.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university without financial penalty. For more information visit (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to change a major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Saturday

28

January

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

February

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Friday

3

February

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Wednesday

8

February

  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for the spring semester (Hospitality).

Wednesday

15

February

  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to submit the Thesis-Dissertation Defense Notification form.

March

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Wednesday

1

March

  • Midterm grading opens.

Friday

10

March

  • Last day for most dining locations until after spring vacation (Hospitality).

Sat-Sun

11-19

March

  • Spring vacation.
  • Limited dining locations Monday, March 13 to Thursday, March 16 (Hospitality).

Monday

20

March

  • Classes resume. Hospitality Services dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Wednesday

22

March

  • Last day for degree candidates and faculty to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
  • 5:00 p.m., Midterm grades due via Raiderlink.

Friday

31

March

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis students to complete comprehensive evaluations for the master's degree.

April

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Monday

3

April

  • 1:00 p.m., First day for fall 2023 advance registration for currently enrolled students (continues through April 17).

Friday

7

April

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the Graduate School the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.

Monday

10

April

  • No classes. University employees on duty.
  • Select dining locations open for service (Hospitality).

Friday

14

April

  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.

Monday

17

April

  • Last day of advance registration for fall 2023.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.

Tuesday

18

April

  • Open registration for fall 2023 begins.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit). All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.

Wed-Wed

26-3

April-May

  • Period of no examinations except for makeup exams or scheduled lab exams.

Friday

28

April

  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.

May

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Monday

1

May

  • Raiderlink available for grading (degree candidate grades due at noon May 10).

Tuesday

2

May

  • Last day of classes.

Wednesday

3

May

  • Individual study day.
  • Late night pancakes available for residents living on campus (Hospitality).

Thur-Sat / Mon-Tues

4-9

May

  • Final examinations (Final Exam Schedule).

Tuesday

9

May

  • Spring semester ends.

Wednesday

10

May

  • Move Out.
  • Noon, grades due for graduating students via Raiderlink.
  • Last day for most dining locations (Hospitality).
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls close. Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13 (Housing).

Fri-Sat

12-13

May

  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Degree candidates may occupy residence hall rooms until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.

Monday

15

May

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.

Thursday

25

May

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Intersession, Early Summer, or Full Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Sunday

28

May

  • Move In.
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for occupancy (Move In).
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Tuesday

30

May

  • Faculty on duty.
  • Classes begin.

Wednesday

31

May

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through June 5 with advisor and instructor permission.

May Intersession May 10 - 26

June

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Friday

2

June

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Early Summer and Full Summer. Students who drop to 0 hours are considered to be a withdrawal. Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after June 2.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer) without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full or Late).
  • Last day for doctoral and master's thesis students to file a Defense Notification form.
  • Last day for degree candidates to order invitations and academic regalia at the bookstore.
  • Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.

Monday

5

June

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date for Early or Full Summer counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Tuesday

6

June

  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Full Summer and receive partial financial credit. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Early Summer and Full Summer. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Early Summer (Hospitality).

Friday

9

June

  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to file with the Graduate School an application to graduate.

Monday

19

June

  • Juneteenth holiday.

Monday

26

June

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech with academic penalty (counts against drop limit) for Early Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Early Summer (not Full Summer). Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued.
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.
  • Last day for master's non-thesis degree candidates to complete the comprehensive evaluation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to defend theses/dissertations.

Tuesday

27

June

  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Wednesday

28

June

  • 95% payment of mandatory tuition and fees or enrollment in a payment plan due for Late Summer. Registrations after this date require immediate payment or enrollment in a payment plan.

Thursday

29

June

  • Last day of classes for Early Summer.

Fri-Sat

30-1

June-July

  • Final examinations for Early Summer (Final Exam Schedule).

July

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Saturday

1

July

  • Move Out.
  • Early Summer term ends.
  • Students without room reservations for Late Summer or Full Summer must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m.

Sunday

2

July

  • Move In.
  • 10:00 a.m., Residence halls open for Late Summer occupancy.
  • Select Hospitality Services dining locations open for summer service (Hospitality).

Monday

3

July

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.
  • Faculty on duty.
  • Classes begin.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit to the ETD website the final PDF of thesis/dissertation.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to submit the Oral Defense and Thesis-Dissertation Approval Form.

Tuesday

4

July

  • Independence Day. University Holiday. Modified dining hours (Hospitality).

Wednesday

5

July

  • Last day for student-initiated addition of a course on MyTech. Courses may be added through July 7 with advisor and instructor permission.

Friday

7

July

  • Last day for student-initiated drop on MyTech without academic penalty (drop does not count against drop limit) for Late Summer. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
  • Last day to drop a course and have course charges removed for Late Summer. Students who wish to drop to 0 hours must submit a withdrawal online at (Withdrawal Information). Financial penalties apply for withdrawals after July 7.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university for Late Summer without financial penalty. For more information see (Withdrawal Dates). Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on Interdisciplinary Portfolio for the master's degree (non-thesis students).
  • Official reports due to Graduate School on results of final comprehensive evaluations.
  • Last day to remove grades of I, PR, or CR in the Graduate School. This does not apply to the PR/CR received on a previous thesis or dissertation enrollment.
  • Last day for graduate degree candidates to pay thesis-dissertation fee posted to Banner account.
  • Last day for M.M. and D.M.A. candidates to post the PDFs of recital programs to the ETD website and to submit recordings of recitals to the Graduate School.
  • Last day to change major and/or transfer between colleges for the current term.
  • Last day to withdraw from the university and receive pro-rated Housing and Dining Plan refund for Late Summer. For more information see (Housing).
  • Last day to change on-campus Dining Plan level for Late Summer (Hospitality).

Saturday

8

July

  • Student-initiated drop made on or after this date counts against drop limit. All drops are the responsibility of the student.

Monday

31

July

  • Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university for Full or Late Summer. Although withdrawal can be processed until this date, all tuition and fees related to the registration are due in full and no refunds will be issued. Note: Withdrawal is not an option if a course has been completed within the summer term (Intersession, Early, Full, or Late).
  • Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to remove grades of I and PR.
  • Last day to declare pass/fail intentions.

August

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Tuesday

1

August

  • Raiderlink available for grading.

Wednesday

2

August

  • Last day of classes.

Thur-Fri

3-4

August

  • Final examinations for second term (Final Exam Schedule).

Friday

4

August

  • Late Summer and Full Summer parts of term end.

Saturday

5

August

  • Move Out.
  • Commencement. Schedule of ceremonies can be found at (Commencement).
  • Last day for most summer dining locations (Hospitality).
  • Students without room reservations for fall 2023 must vacate residence hall rooms by 10:00 a.m. (Housing).

Monday

7

August

  • 5:00 p.m., Final grades due via Raiderlink.
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