Academic Calendar

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The Academic Calendar serves as a comprehensive guide to key dates and deadlines pertaining to essential academic requirements and activities. These include, but are not limited to, the official start and end dates of each semester, university holidays, examination periods, and registration windows. For detailed information regarding specific schedules and deadlines related to course registration (including add/drop periods), final examinations, and grade submission, please see the "Schedule and Deadlines" section. This resource provides a comprehensive breakdown for the fall, spring, and summer semesters.


 

DateDayEvent
Jan. 10Fri.Deadline for all St. Edward's University credits and Fall 2024 transfer credits required for Fall 2024 graduation to be received in the Office of the Registrar
Jan. 13Mon.Courses begin
Jan. 14Tue.Spring 2025 NSC Submission – Early Registration
Jan. 17Fri.Last day to change sections or add any course – undergraduate
Jan. 18Sat.Last day to change sections or add any course – graduate full-term
Jan. 20Mon.MLK Day – no courses meet
Jan. 29Wed.

Official headcount day and last day for unrecorded drop – undergraduate, graduate full-term

Last day to apply to graduate in Spring 2025

Last day for Summer 2025 graduation candidates to request to participate in the May 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Feb. 4Tue.Spring 2025 NSC Submission – First of Term
Feb. 18Tue.Spring 2025 NSC Submission – Subsequent of Term
Feb. 24Mon.

Spring graduation certifications due in the Office of the Registrar

Mid-semester – graduate full-term

Mar. 3Mon.

Deadline to convert Fall 2024 incomplete grades and initiate grade appeals

Deadline for Spring 2025 graduation candidates to submit official transcripts for courses completed in prior terms

Fall and Summer 2025 Course Schedules available

Mid-semester – undergraduate full-term

Mar. 6Thur.Graduate Second 7 Week courses begin
Mar. 12Wed.Spring 2025 NSC Submission – Subsequent of Term
Mar. 15–21Sat.–Fri.Spring Break – no courses meet
Mar. 10Mon.Graduate First 7 Week course grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Mar. 31Mon.

Last day to withdraw from any undergraduate or graduate full term course

Last day to file or withdraw Pass/No Pass Declaration – undergraduate

Apr. 1Tues.Summer and Fall 2025 registration opens – Graduate students (8:00 a.m.)
Apr. 2Wed.

Summer and Fall 2025 registration opens – Senior/Post Graduate Athletes and Honors (7:00 a.m.)

Summer and Fall 2025 registration opens – Seniors/Post Graduates (8:00 a.m.)

Apr. 3Thur.

Summer and Fall 2025 registration opens – Junior Athletes and Honors (7:00 a.m.)

Summer and Fall 2025 registration opens – Juniors (8:00 a.m.)

Apr. 4Fri.

Summer and Fall 2025 registration opens – Sophomore Athletes and Honors (7:00 a.m.)

Summer and Fall 2025 registration opens – Sophomores (8:00 a.m.)

Apr. 7Mon.

Summer and Fall 2025 registration opens – Freshman Athletes and Honors (7:00 a.m.)

Summer and Fall 2025 registration opens – Freshmen (8:00 a.m.)

Apr. 14Mon.Registration opens for new first year, transfer and graduate students – by appointment
Apr. 17–20Thur.–Sun.Easter Break – no courses meet
Apr. 21Mon.Easter Monday – no day courses (courses begin at 5:00 p.m.)
Apr. 25Fri.

Last day to add to a Summer or Fall 2025 waitlist

Full Term Graduate Course Grade Entry Opens

Apr. 28Mon.Full Term Undergraduate Course Grade Entry Opens
Apr. 28–May 3Mon.–Sat.Exam/test week – graduate
May 2Fri.Students are removed from the Fall 2025 waitlists at 12:00 p.m.
May 5–8Mon.–Thur.Exam/test week – undergraduate
May 8Thur.End of semester
May 10Sat.Official degree date for Spring 2025 graduates
TBA Spring 2025 NSC Submission – Subsequent of Term
May 14Wed.

Final grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring 2025 NSC Submission – Subsequent of Term

DateDayEvent
May 12Mon.Graduate First 7 week courses begin
May 19Mon.Summer I, Summer 12 Week and graduate full-term courses begin
May 21Wed.Last day to change sections or add a course for Summer I
May 22Thur.Summer 2025 first enrollment submission to National Student Clearinghouse
May 23Fri.

Last day to change sections or add a course for Summer 12 Week and graduate full-term

Official headcount day and last day for unrecorded drop for Summer I

May 26Mon.Memorial Day holiday - no classes meet
June 2Mon.

Official headcount day and last day for unrecorded drop for Summer 12 Week and graduate full-term

Last day to apply to graduate in Summer 2025

June 16Mon.

Last day to withdraw from any course for Summer I

Last day to file Pass/No Pass Declarations for Summer I courses

June 19Thur.Juneteenth holiday - no courses meet
June 23Mon.Summer 2025 graduation certifications due in the Office of the Registrar
June 30Mon.Last day of Summer I and Graduate First 7 week courses
July 1Tues.

Summer II and Graduate Second 7 week courses begin

Deadline to convert incomplete grades or initiate grade appeals for Spring 2025

Deadline for Summer 2025 graduation candidates to submit official transcripts and test scores for courses completed in prior terms

July 3Thur.Last day to change sections or add a course for Summer II
July 4Fri.Independence Day holiday - no courses meet
July 7Mon.Graduate 1st 7 Week Grading Deadline
July 8Tues.Official headcount day and last day for unrecorded drop for Summer II
July 16Wed.

Last day to withdraw from any Summer 12 Week or graduate full-term course

Last day to file or withdraw Pass/No Pass Declarations for Summer 12 Week

July 29Tues.

Last day to withdraw from any Summer II course

Last day to file or withdraw Pass/No Pass Declarations for Summer II 

Aug. 11Mon.Last day of Summer II, Summer 12 Week, and graduate full-term courses
Aug. 14Thur.Summer 2025 NCSC Submission - Subsequent of Term
Aug. 16Sat.Official degree date for Summer 2025 graduates
Aug. 18Mon.Last day of Second 7 Week Graduate courses
Aug. 20Wed.Final grades due by 9AM
DateDayEvent
Aug. 25Mon.Courses begin
Aug. 29Fri.

Last day to change or add any course - undergraduate, graduate full-term

Fall 2025 NCSC Submission - Early Registration

Sept. 1Mon.Labor Day - no courses meet
Sept. 8Mon.

Official headcount day and last day for unrecorded crop - undergraduate, graduate full-term

Last day to apply to graduate in Fall 2025

Sept. 12Fri.Deadline for all SEU credits and Summer transfer credits required for Summer 2025 graduation to be received in the Office of the Registrar
Sept. 16Tue.Fall 2025 NCSC Submission - First of Term
Oct. 1Wed.Deadline for Fall 2025 graduation candidates to submit official transcripts and test scores for courses completed in prior terms
Oct. 13Mon.

Mid-semester undergraduate full-term

Graduate first 7-week courses end

Oct. 14Tue.Graduate second 7-week courses begin
Oct. 17Fri.Founder's Day Holiday - no courses meet
Oct. 20Mon.Graduate first 7-week course grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Nov. 4Tue.

Last day to withdraw from any undergraduate or graduate full-term course

Last day to file or withdraw Pass/No Pass Declaration - undergraduate

Nov. 5Wed.

Registration opens - continuing Graduate students 8:00 a.m.

Spring 2026 waitlist option opens

Nov. 6Thur.

Registration opens - continuing Senior/Post Graduate Athletes and Honors Program  7:00 a.m.

Registration opens - continuing Seniors/Post Graduates 8:00 a.m.

Nov. 7Fri.

Registration opens - continuing Junior Athletes and Honors Program 7:00 a.m.

Registration opens - continuing Juniors 8:00 a.m.

Nov. 10Mon.

Registration opens - continuing Sophomore Athletes and Honors Program 7:00 a.m.

Registration opens - continuing Sophomores 8:00 a.m.

Nov. 11Tue.

Registration opens - continuing Freshman Athletes and Honors Program 7:00 a.m.

Registration opens - continuing Freshmen 8:00 a.m.

Nov. 17Mon.Registration opens for new first-year, transfer and graduate students, by appointment
Nov. 25Tue.Graduate courses do not meet
Nov. 26Wed.Spring 2026 waitlist option closes at 11:59 p.m.
Nov. 26-30Wed.-Sun.Thanksgiving break - no courses meet
Dec. 1-6Mon.-Sat.Exam/test week - graduate full-term

Dec. 5
Fri.

All students remaining on a Spring 2026 waitlist will be dropped from the waitlist by noon

Overload Request process opens for Spring 2026

Dec. 8-11Mon.-Thur.Exam/test week - undergraduate
Dec. 11Thur.End of semester
Dec. 13Sat.Official degree date for Fall 2025 graduates
Dec. 16Tue.Fall 2025 NCSC Submission - Subsequent of Term
Dec. 17Wed.Final grades due by 9:00 a.m.
Jan. 9Fri.Deadline for all St. Edward's University credits and Fall 2025 transfer credits required for Fall 2025 graduation to be received in the Office of the Registrar
Jan. 12Mon.Courses begin
TBA Spring 2026 NSC Submission – Early Registration
Jan. 16Fri.Last day to change sections or add any course – undergraduate, graduate full-term
Jan. 19Mon.MLK Day – no courses meet
Jan. 28Wed.

Official headcount day and last day for unrecorded drop – undergraduate, graduate full-term

Last day to apply to graduate in Spring 2026

Last day for Summer 2026 graduation candidates to request to participate in the May 2026 Commencement Ceremony

TBA Spring 2026 NSC Submission – First of Term
TBA Spring 2026 NSC Submission – Subsequent of Term
Feb. 23Mon.

Spring graduation certifications due in the Office of the Registrar

Mid-semester – graduate full-term

Mar. 2Mon.

Deadline to convert Fall 2025 incomplete grades and initiate grade appeals

Deadline for Spring 2026 graduation candidates to submit official transcripts for courses completed in prior terms

Fall and Summer 2026 Course Schedules available

Mid-semester – undergraduate full-term

Mar. 5Thur.Graduate Second 7 Week courses begin
tba Spring 2026 NSC Submission – Subsequent of Term
Mar. 14–20Sat.–Fri.Spring Break – no courses meet
Mar. 9Mon.Graduate First 7 Week course grades due by 11:59 p.m.
Mar. 30Mon.

Last day to withdraw from any undergraduate or graduate full term course

Last day to file or withdraw Pass/No Pass Declaration – undergraduate

Mar. 31Tues.Summer and Fall 2026 registration opens – Graduate students (8:00 a.m.)
Apr. 1Wed.

Summer and Fall 2026 registration opens – Senior/Post Graduate Athletes and Honors (7:00 a.m.)

Summer and Fall 2026 registration opens – Seniors/Post Graduates (8:00 a.m.)

Apr. 2-5Thur.–Sun.Easter Break – no courses meet
Apr. 6Mon.Easter Monday – no day courses (courses begin at 5:00 p.m.)
Apr. 7Tues.

Summer and Fall 2026 registration opens – Junior Athletes and Honors (7:00 a.m.)

Summer and Fall 2026 registration opens – Juniors (8:00 a.m.)

Apr. 8Wed.

Summer and Fall 2026 registration opens – Sophomore Athletes and Honors (7:00 a.m.)

Summer and Fall 2026 registration opens – Sophomores (8:00 a.m.)

Apr. 9Thur.

Summer and Fall 2026 registration opens – Freshman Athletes and Honors (7:00 a.m.)

Summer and Fall 2026 registration opens – Freshmen (8:00 a.m.)

Apr. 20Mon.Registration opens for new first year, transfer and graduate students – by appointment
Apr. 24Fri.

Last day to add to a Summer or Fall 2026 waitlist

Full Term Graduate Course Grade Entry Opens

Apr. 27Mon.Full Term Undergraduate Course Grade Entry Opens
Apr. 27–May 2Mon.–Sat.Exam/test week – graduate
May 1Fri.Students are removed from the Fall 2026 waitlists at 12:00 p.m.
May 4–7Mon.–Thur.Exam/test week – undergraduate
May 7Thur.End of semester
May 9Sat.Official degree date for Spring 2026 graduates
TBA Spring 2026 NSC Submission – Subsequent of Term
May 13Wed.

Final grades due by 9:00 a.m.

Spring 2026 NSC Submission – Subsequent of Term

DateDayEvent
May 11Mon.Graduate First 7 week courses begin
May 18Mon.Summer I, Summer 12 Week and graduate full-term courses begin
May 20Wed.Last day to change sections or add a course for Summer I
TBA Summer 2026 first enrollment submission to National Student Clearinghouse
May 22Fri.

Last day to change sections or add a course for Summer 12 Week and graduate full-term

Official headcount day and last day for unrecorded drop for Summer I

May 25Mon.Memorial Day holiday - no classes meet
June 1Mon.

Official headcount day and last day for unrecorded drop for Summer 12 Week and graduate full-term

Last day to apply to graduate in Summer 2026

June 15Mon.

Last day to withdraw from any course for Summer I

Last day to file Pass/No Pass Declarations for Summer I courses

June 19Fri.Juneteenth holiday - no courses meet
June 22Mon.Summer 2026 graduation certifications due in the Office of the Registrar
June 29Mon.Last day of Summer I and Graduate First 7 week courses
June 30Tues.Summer II and Graduate Second 7 week courses begin
July 1Wed.

Deadline to convert incomplete grades or initiate grade appeals for Spring 2026

Deadline for Summer 2026 graduation candidates to submit official transcripts and test scores for courses completed in prior terms

July 2Thur.Last day to change sections or add a course for Summer II
July 3Fri.Independence Day holiday observed - no courses meet
July 6Mon.Graduate 1st 7 Week Grading Deadline
July 7Tues.Official headcount day and last day for unrecorded drop for Summer II
July 15Wed.

Last day to withdraw from any Summer 12 Week or graduate full-term course

Last day to file or withdraw Pass/No Pass Declarations for Summer 12 Week

July 28Tues.

Last day to withdraw from any Summer II course

Last day to file or withdraw Pass/No Pass Declarations for Summer II 

Aug. 10Mon.Last day of Summer II, Summer 12 Week, and graduate full-term courses
TBA Summer 2026 NCSC Submission - Subsequent of Term
Aug. 15Sat.Official degree date for Summer 2026 graduates
Aug. 17Mon.Last day of Second 7 Week Graduate courses
Aug. 19Wed.Final grades due by 9AM

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