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Summer 2028

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 2028
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)
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 2028
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)
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**
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 2028
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*
F28 Last day to defend thesis/dissertation for graduate students planning to graduate Summer 2028. Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy and school/college dean approval.
August 2028
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).
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.