Summer 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 ]
May 2016
| M-F | 23 - Jun 10 | 3-week session |
| M-R | 23 - Jun 23 | 5-week session |
| M-R | 23 - Jul 14 | 8-week evening session |
| W | 25 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session* |
| F | 27 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions* |
| M | 30 | University closed** |
June 2016
| M-W | 13 - Jul 13 | 4 1/2-week session |
| M-R | 13 - Jul 21 | 6-week session |
| M-R | 13 - Aug 4 | 8-week evening session |
| F | 17 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week, 6-week and 8-week sessions* |
| M-R | 27 - Jul 28 | 5-week session |
July 2016
| F | 1 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session* |
| F | 1 | Monroe Park campus students - last day for summer degree candidates to submit graduation applications to their advisers for August degrees. MCV campus students - summer degree candidates should follow departmental deadlines |
| M | 4 | University closed** |
| R-F | 14 - Aug 12 | 4 1/2-week session |
| M | 18 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session*
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| M-F | 25 - Aug 12 | 3-week session |
| W | 27 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session* |
August 2016
| F | 12 | Final date for graduate dean’s approval signature on completion of graduate thesis/dissertation for August degree candidates (check with graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense and school/college dean approval) |
| F | 12 | Final date for submission of thesis/dissertation to the VCU Scholars Compass |
| F | 12 | Summer sessions end |
| T | 16 | Final Grades are due by noon using grade sheets available on Faculty eServices |
| Sa | 20 | Official date for certifying August diplomas |
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing
religious holidays.