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Spring 2019

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 2019
F-TDec 21 - Jan 1 University closed
T-F8 - 11 Advising and registration – Monroe Park campus
W9 Holiday intersession classes end
M14 Spring classes begin
M-Sn14 - 20 Add/drop and late registration
Sn20 Deadline for dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduate change of major requests effective for the spring 2019 semester
M21 University closed
F25 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.
F25 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays*
February 2019
T12 Summer semester advance registration begins
March 2019
Sn-Sn3 - 10 Spring break for both campuses
F15 Midterm grades due† [This is a new entry]
F22 Last day to withdraw from a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester)
M-F25 - 29 Monroe Park campus students - advising for fall semester
MCV campus students - follow departmental advising schedule
April 2019
M1 Fall semester advance registration begins
T30 Last day of classes for spring semester – Monroe Park campus; evening classes continue through May 4
May 2019
W1 Reading day, no day classes held – Monroe Park campus
R-F2 - 10 Final examinations for spring semester – Monroe Park campus
F3 Last day of classes for spring semester – MCV campus
Sa4 Last day for grades of incomplete to be converted from fall semester [This is a change in date]
M-F6 - 10 Final examinations for spring semester – MCV campus
M-Sa6 - 11 Final examinations for spring semester – evening classes
R-Sn9 - 12 May School and Departmental commencement ceremonies [This is an entry and date change]
F10 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)
F10 Final date for submission of thesis/dissertation to the VCU Scholars Compass
Sa11 May universitywide commencement ceremony [This is a new entry]
T14 Final grades are due by noon using grade sheets available on Faculty eServices
Sa18 Official date for certifying May diplomas
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays.
† Midterm grades are for 100 and 200 level courses.