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Spring Term: January 25–May 15, 2021

Thursday, October 29

Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before spring registration opens

Sunday, November 1 to Wednesday, January 13

Accessibility request period

Thursday, November 5

Registration opens at 9 am for degree candidates
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.

Monday, November 9

Registration opens at 9 am for all students
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.

Thursday, January 7

Full payment deadline
Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through January 21.

Thursday, January 7

Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before spring registration ends

Thursday, January 14

English proficiency requirement deadline

Thursday, January 21

Registration deadline
Last day to register for spring term courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date.

Friday, January 22 to Sunday, January 31

Course change period
For registered students only

Monday, January 25

Classes begin

Monday, February 1 to Saturday, May 1

Premedical program application period (apply early; program often fills before deadline)

Sunday, January 31

Course changes deadline

Sunday, January 31

Course drop deadline for full-tuition refund

Sunday, February 7

Course drop deadline for half-tuition refund

Monday, March 15 to Thursday, April 15

Degree program application period for spring

Friday, April 23

Withdrawal deadline (no tuition refund)

Monday, May 10 to Saturday, May 15

Final exams and last class meetings

Tuesday, May 25

Grades available online in Online Services

Thursday, May 27

Commencement

Thursday, July 1 to Sunday, August 1

Degree program application period for summer
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