Spring 2029

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 2029

Sn-M	Dec 24 - Jan 1	University closed**
T	9	Holiday intersession classes end
M	15	University closed**
T	16	Classes begin MCV campus students - follow departmental schedule
T-M	16 - 22	Add/drop and late registration
T-M	23 - Feb 12	Progress reports due for undergraduate students in need of academic support
W	24	Deadline for dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduate change of major requests effective for the spring 2029 semester
F	26	Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for May degrees
F	26	Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays*

February 2029

M	5	February Miniterm classes begin (last day to add/drop February Miniterm is February 6)
T	13	Summer semester advance registration begins
M	19	Spring Miniterm classes begin (last day to add/drop Spring Miniterm is February 20)

March 2029

Sn-Sn	4 - 11	Spring break for both campuses
F	16	February Miniterm classes end (last day to withdraw from February Miniterm classes or choose the Pass/Fail option)
M	19	March Miniterm classes begin (last day to add/drop March Miniterm is March 20)
F	23	Midterm grades due
T	27	Fall semester advance registration begins

April 2029

F	6	Last day to withdraw from a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester)
F	6	Deadline to request the Pass/Fail option for courses
F	20	Spring Miniterm classes end (last day to withdraw from Spring Miniterm classes or choose the Pass/Fail option)
F	20	March Miniterm classes end (last day to withdraw from March Miniterm classes or choose the Pass/Fail option)
F	27	Last day to defend thesis/dissertation for graduate students planning to graduate Spring 2029. Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy and school/college dean approval.

May 2029

T	1	Last day of classes – Monroe Park campus
W	2	Reading day – Monroe Park campus
R-R	3 - 10	Final examinations – Monroe Park campus
F	4	Last day of classes – MCV campus
Sa	5	Last day for grades of incomplete to be converted from fall semester
M-F	7 - 11	Final examinations – MCV campus
R-Sn	10 - 13	May School and Departmental commencement ceremonies
F	11	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).
Sa	12	May universitywide commencement ceremony
T	15	Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices
Sa	19	Official date for certifying May diplomas

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