Fall 2016

University calendars are accurate at the time of publication/posting, but subject to change. Some school and/or departmental calendars may differ from the university's academic calendar. Please check with the specific program of study to ensure the appropriate calendar is followed. [ OTHER SEMESTERS ]

August 2016

R-T	18 - 23	Advising and registration – Monroe Park campus
F	19	Orientation for new graduate students
Sa-Sn	20 - 28	Welcome Week
T	23	New Student Convocation
R	25	Fall Classes Begin
R-W	25 - 31	Add/drop and late registration
W	31	Deadline for dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduate change of major requests effective for the fall 2016 semester

September 2016

M	5	University closed
F	9	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays*
F	9	Monroe Park campus students - last day for fall degree candidates to submit graduation applications to their advisers for December degrees MCV campus students - fall degree candidates should follow departmental deadlines
F	23	Last day for undergraduate grades of incomplete to be converted from spring semester or summer sessions

October 2016

R-F	20 - 21	Reading days, no day or evening classes held – Monroe Park campus
M-F	24 - 28	Monroe Park campus students - advising for spring semester MCV campus students - follow departmental advising schedule

November 2016

F	4	Last day to withdraw from a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester)
M	7	Spring semester advance registration begins
F	11	Veterans Day - University open - Classes in Session Honor American Veterans of all Wars - Learn more about Veterans Day
W-Sn	23 - 27	University closed - evening classes (classes beginning at 12 p.m. or later) do not meet on November 23

December 2016

Sa	10	Last day of classes for fall semester – both campuses
Sa	10	December Commencement
M-F	12 - 16	Final examinations for fall semester – MCV campus
M-Sa	12 - 17	Final examinations for fall semester – evening classes
M-T	12 - 20	Final examinations for fall semester – Monroe Park campus
F	16	Final date for graduate dean’s approval signature on completion of graduate thesis/dissertation for December degree candidates (check with graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense and school/college dean approval)
F	16	Final date for submission of thesis/dissertation to the VCU Scholars Compass
W	21	Final Grades are due by noon using grade sheets available on Faculty eServices
F-M	23 - Jan 2	University closed
Sa	24	Official date for certifying December diplomas
T	27	Holiday intersession classes begin
R	29	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – holiday intersession*

* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays.
** Subject to approval