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[Calendar Icon] Academic Calendars

Summer 2024

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 2024
M-F20 - Jun 7 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines & final grading deadline)
M-R20 - Jun 20 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines & final grading deadline)
M-R20 - Jul 11 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines & final grading deadline) [This is an entry change]
W22 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F24 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions*
M27 University closed**
June 2024
M-W10 - Jul 10 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines & final grading deadline)
M-R10 - Jul 18 6-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines & final grading deadline)
M-R10 - Aug 1 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines & final grading deadline) [This is an entry change]
F14 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*
W19 University closed** [This is a new entry]
M-R24 - Jul 25 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines & final grading deadline)
F28 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session*
F28 Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for August degrees
July 2024
R4 University closed**
R-F11 - Aug 9 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines & final grading deadline)
M15 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session*
M-F22 - Aug 9 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines & final grading deadline)
W24 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
August 2024
F9 Final deadline to submit all materials for thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School, including the ETD form, upload of thesis/dissertation to VCU Scholars Compass, and Survey of Earned Doctorates (for Ph.D. students only). Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense, and school/college dean approval. [This is an entry change]
F9 Summer sessions end
T13 Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices
Sa17 Official date for certifying August diplomas
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays.
** Subject to approval.