Summer 2025

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 2025

M-F	19 - Jun 6	3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R	19 - Jun 19	5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R	19 - Jul 10	8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) [This is an entry change]
W	21	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F	23	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions*
M	26	University closed**

June 2025

M-W	9 - Jul 9	4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R	9 - Jul 17	6-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R	9 - Jul 31	8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) [This is an entry change]
F	13	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*
R	19	University closed** [This is a new entry]
M-R	23 - Jul 24	5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
F	27	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session*
F	27	Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for August degrees

July 2025

F	4	University closed**
R-F	10 - Aug 8	4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M	14	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session*
M-F	21 - Aug 8	3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
W	23	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F	25	Last day to defend thesis/dissertation for graduate students planning to graduate Summer 2025. Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy and school/college dean approval.

August 2025

F	8	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).
F	8	Summer sessions end
T	12	Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices
Sa	16	Official date for certifying August diplomas

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