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*
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). Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense, and school/college dean approval. [This is an entry change]
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.
** Subject to approval.