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[Calendar Icon] Academic Calendars

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*
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). Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense, and school/college dean approval.
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.