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[Calendar Icon] Academic Calendars

Summer 2023

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 2023
M-F22 - Jun 9 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R22 - Jun 22 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R22 - Jul 13 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) [This is an entry change]
W24 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F26 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions*
M29 University closed
June 2023
M-W12 - Jul 12 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R12 - Jul 20 6-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R12 - Aug 3 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) [This is an entry change]
F16 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*
M19 University closed [This is a new entry]
M-R26 - Jul 27 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
F30 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session*
F30 Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for August degrees
July 2023
T4 University closed
R-F13 - Aug 11 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M17 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session*
M-F24 - Aug 11 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
W26 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
August 2023
F11 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]
F11 Summer sessions end
T15 Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices
Sa19 Official date for certifying August diplomas
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays.
** Subject to approval.