August 10, Friday
End of summer school
August 13, Monday — August 17, Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration/Schedule Adjustment
August 14, Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.
Residence Halls Open for Freshmen
August 14, Tuesday — August 19, Sunday
Week of Welcome for freshmen
August 18, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Residence halls open for upperclassmen
August 20, Monday
First day of classes
August 20, Monday — August 24, Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Late registration/schedule adjustment (add-drop)
August 24, Friday
Last day to add a class
August 27, Monday
“W” Withdrawal period begins
September 1, Saturday — September 3, Monday
University computing services unavailable
September 3, Monday
Labor Day Holiday- University Closed
September 14, Friday
Application for December graduation due in academic dean’s office
September 21, Friday
Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses
October 1, Monday
Final draft of thesis/dissertation delivered to committee chair
October 8, Monday, Noon
Freshmen/Sophomore midterm grades due
October 10, Wednesday
1st 8 weeks courses end
October 11, Thursday
2nd 8 weeks courses begin
October 22, Monday
Students should schedule appointments with advisors
to prepare for advance registration.
(Required for students who have mandatory advising holds)
October 26, Friday
Last day to drop a full semester individual course
October 29, Monday
Recommended date to apply for May 2019 graduation
October 29, Monday – December 7, Friday
Complete withdrawals only
November 5, Monday – November 16, Friday
Advance registration for spring semester
(open only to currently enrolled students)
November 13, Tuesday
Last day to drop 2nd 8 weeks courses
November 17, Saturday, Noon
Residence halls close
November 19 – Monday
Advance registration for spring semester (open to admitted and readmitted students)
November 19, Monday – November 24, Saturday
Thanksgiving Break
Classes dismissed
November 22, Thursday – November 23, Friday
Thanksgiving Holiday
University closed
November 25, Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Residence halls open
November 26, Monday
Classes resume
December 3, Monday — December 7, Friday
“Dead week”
December 7, Friday
Last class day; Last day to completely withdraw from fall semester
December 8, Saturday
Exam day for Saturday classes
Some common finals
December 10, Monday
Exam day
December 11, Tuesday
Exam day
December 12, Wednesday
Study Day
Exams resume at 3:00 p.m. for Wednesday evening classes
December 13, Thursday
Approved Thesis/Dissertation must be submitted to the EDT website
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation form and graduation fee receipt submitted to the Graduate College Office
December 13, Thursday
Exam Day
December 14, Friday
Exam day
Official December Graduation Date
December 15, Saturday, TBD
Winter Commencement, Big Sandy Superstore Arena
December 16, Sunday, Noon
Residence halls close
December 17, Monday, Noon
Final Grades due
December 24, Monday – January 2, Wednesday
Winter break, University closed
December 27, Thursday – December 28, Friday
Student Service Offices Open 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
(Admissions, Bursar, Financial Aid, Registrar)