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Summer 2020

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 2020
M-F18 - Jun 5 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R18 - Jun 18 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R18 - Jul 9 8-week session, classes beginning 4 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
W20 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F22 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions*
M25 University closed
June 2020
M-W8 - Jul 8 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R8 - Jul 16 6-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R8 - Jul 30 8-week session, classes beginning 4 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
F12 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*
F19 University closed [This is a new entry]
M-R22 - Jul 23 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
F26 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session*
F26 Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for August degrees
July 2020
F3 University closed
R-F9 - Aug 7 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M13 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session*
M-F20 - Aug 7 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
W22 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
August 2020
F7 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)
F7 Final date for submission of thesis/dissertation to the VCU Scholars Compass
F7 Summer sessions end
T11 Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices
Sa15 Official date for certifying August diplomas
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays.