Spring 2011

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 ]

January 2011

F-Sn	Dec 24 - Jan 2	University closed
Sa	8	Holiday intersession classes end
T-R	11 - 13	Advising, registration and orientation for new undergraduate students – Monroe Park campus
F	14	Registration for continuing students – Monroe Park campus
M	17	University closed
T	18	Spring classes begin
T-M	18 - 24	Add/drop and late registration
M	24	Deadline for dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduate change of major requests effective for the spring 2011 semester
F	28	Monroe Park campus students - last day for spring degree candidates to submit graduation applications to their advisers for May degrees. MCV campus students - spring degree candidates should follow departmental deadlines.
F	28	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays*

February 2011

Last day for undergraduate students to submit work for removal of incomplete grades from fall semester

March 2011

Sn-Sn	13 - 20	Spring break for both campuses
F	25	Last day to withdraw from a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester)
M	28	Summer semester advance registration begins
M-F	28 - Apr 1	Monroe Park campus students - advising for fall semester. MCV campus students - follow departmental advising schedule.

April 2011

Fall semester advance registration begins

May 2011

T	3	Last day of classes for spring semester – Monroe Park campus; evening classes continue through May 7
W	4	Reading day, no day classes held – Monroe Park campus
R-F	5 - 13	Final examinations for spring semester – Monroe Park campus
F	6	Last day of classes for spring semester – MCV campus
M-F	9 - 13	Final examinations for spring semester – MCV campus
M-Sa	9 - 14	Final examinations for spring semester – evening classes
F	13	Final date for graduate dean’s approval signature on completion of graduate thesis/dissertation for May degree candidates (check with graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense and school/college dean approval)
F	13	Final date for submission of thesis/dissertation to the VCU Digital Archives
T	17	Final grades are due by noon using grade sheets available on Faculty eServices
Sa	21	May Commencement
Sa	21	Official date for certifying May diplomas

* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays. A partial list of major religious holidays is provided on the Web.