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Spring 2017

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 2017
F-MDec 23 - Jan 2 University closed
Sa7 Holiday intersession classes end
T-R10 - 12 Orientation for new freshmen, transfer and readmitted students – Monroe Park campus
T-F10 - 13 Advising and registration – Monroe Park campus
M16 University closed
T17 Spring classes begin
T-M17 - 23 Add/drop and late registration
M23 Deadline for dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduate change of major requests effective for the spring 2017 semester
F27 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.
F27 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays*
February 2017
T14 Summer semester advance registration begins
W15 Last day for undergraduate grades of incomplete to be converted from fall semester
March 2017
Sn-Sn5 - 12 Spring break for both campuses
F24 Last day to withdraw from a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester)
M-F27 - 31 Monroe Park campus students - advising for fall semester
MCV campus students - follow departmental advising schedule
April 2017
M3 Fall semester advance registration begins
May 2017
T2 Last day of classes for spring semester – Monroe Park campus; evening classes continue through May 6
W3 Reading day, no day classes held – Monroe Park campus
R-F4 - 12 Final examinations for spring semester – Monroe Park campus
F5 Last day of classes for spring semester – MCV campus
M-F8 - 12 Final examinations for spring semester – MCV campus
M-Sa8 - 13 Final examinations for spring semester – evening classes
F12 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)
F12 Final date for submission of thesis/dissertation to the VCU Scholars Compass
Sa13 May Commencement
T16 Final grades are due by noon using grade sheets available on Faculty eServices
Sa20 Official date for certifying May diplomas
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays.