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-F19 - Jun 6 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R19 - Jun 19 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R19 - Jul 10 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) [This is an entry change]
W21 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F23 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions*
M26 University closed
June 2025
M-W9 - Jul 9 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R9 - Jul 17 6-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R9 - Jul 31 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) [This is an entry change]
F13 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*
R19 University closed [This is a new entry]
M-R23 - Jul 24 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
F27 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session*
F27 Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for August degrees
July 2025
F4 University closed
R-F10 - Aug 8 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M14 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session*
M-F21 - Aug 8 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
W23 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F25 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
F8 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).
F8 Summer sessions end
T12 Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices
Sa16 Official date for certifying August diplomas
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays.