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Summer 2027

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 2027
M-F24 - Jun 11 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R24 - Jun 24 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R24 - Jul 15 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
W26 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F28 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions*
M31 University closed**
June 2027
M-W14 - Jul 14 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R14 - Jul 22 6-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M-R14 - Aug 5 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
F18 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*
F18 University closed**
M-R28 - Jul 29 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
July 2027
F2 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session*
F2 Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for August degrees
M5 University closed**
R-F15 - Aug 13 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
M19 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session*
M-F26 - Aug 13 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines)
W28 Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session*
F30 Last day to defend thesis/dissertation for graduate students planning to graduate Summer 2027. Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy and school/college dean approval.
August 2027
F13 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).
F13 Summer sessions end
T17 Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices
Sa21 Official date for certifying August diplomas
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays.
** Subject to approval.