Academic Calendar
The academic calendar for the University is established by Academic Affairs. It contains academic and administrative deadlines and other important dates. Go to the Academic Calendar website to review this information.
For information on Admissions application and document deadlines, visit the Admissions website.
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spring 2024 Deadlines |
FULL TERM Begin: January 8 End: may 4 |
FIRST 8 WEEKS Begin: January 8 End: march 2 |
SECOND 8 WEEKS Begin: march 11 End: may 4 |
AOP PAYMENT DUE DATE: 1-5-24 Begin: January 8 End: February 25 |
AOP PAYMENT DUE DATE: 3-8-24 Begin: march 11 End: april 28 |
Courses Considered WORKSHOPS** Varied |
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Last Day to Use Wait List Option
(Students will be removed from the Wait List after this day) |
January 5 | January 5 | January 5 | N/A | N/A | January 5 |
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Last Day to Add or Change a
Grade Option (Last day to register for a class, change a class to CR/NC or Audit, or change a variable credit in a course) |
January 16 | January 11 | March 14 | January 3 | March 6 | January 16 |
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Last Day to Withdraw & Receive a 100% Refund (There will be no reduction or refund in charges after this date)
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January 21 | January 14 | March 17 | January 14 | March 17 | January 21 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | January 22 | January 15 | March 18 | January 15 | March 18 | January 22 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a grade of "W" | March 20 | February 9 | April 12 | February 5 | April 8 | March 20 |
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Final Examination |
April 29 - May 4 | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class |
| This is the week reserved and scheduled for final exams only (not including AOP); course(s) do not hold regular meetings during this week. | ||||||
| Students can View Grades in the Penguin Portal after 1:00 | May 6 | March 4 | May 6 | March 4 | May 6 | May 6 |
| Final Grades Posted to Transcript |
May 8 for all Parts of Term |
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| This is the guarantee date Spring 2024 final grades will be posted to a student’s official transcript. | ||||||
| Last Day to Complete a Grade of "I" |
For Fall 2023 March 1, 2024 |
For Spring 2024 September 1, 2024 |
For Summer 2024 October 1, 2024 |
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| This is the last day a student may complete an incomplete grade for the previous term; students should work with instructors for completion. | ||||||
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Official Spring 2024 Graduation May 4 & May 5 |
Last Day to Apply without Late Fee February 16 Last Day to Apply with the Late Fee March 25 *Students intending to graduate Summer 2024, but participating in the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony, need to apply by the March 25th deadline. |
Degree Posted to Transcript May 29 This is the guaranteed date Spring 2024 degrees will be posted to a student’s official transcript. |
Official University Closure Dates HOLIDAYS University Closed/January 15 |
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| SUMMER/FALL 2024 REGISTRATION | Priority Registration for the Summer/Fall 2024 term will take place April 1 - 10. Open Registration will begin April 11. | |||||
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**A workshop is a course that has a date range that differs from the standard 16 weeks or 8-week parts of term. Please contact the Penguin Service Center (330) 941-6000 for specific dates for workshops. |
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DATES ARE TENTATIVE
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SUMMER 2024 Deadlines |
FULL TERM Begin: MAY 13 End: AUGUST 17 |
FIRST 7 WEEKS Begin: MAY 13 End: JUNe 30 |
AOP Summer 1 PAYMENT DUE Date: 5-10-24 Begin: may 13 End: june 30 |
second 7 weeks Begin: july 1 End: august 17 |
aop summer 2 PAYMENT DUE date: 6-28-24 Begin: july 1 End: august 17 |
Courses Considered WORKSHOPS** Varied |
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| Last Day to Add or Change a Grade Option (Last day to register for a class, change a class to CR/NC or Audit, or change a variable credit in a course) |
May 16 | May 16 | May 8 | July 5 | June 26 | May 16 |
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Last Day to Withdraw & Receive a 100% Refund (There will be no reduction or refund in charges after this date)
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May 26 | May 19 | May 19 | July 7 | July 7 | May 26 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | May 27 | May 20 | May 20 | July 8 | July 8 | May 27 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a grade of "W" | July 9 | June 10 | June 10 | July 28 | July 28 | July 9 |
| Final Examinations | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class |
| This is the week reserved and scheduled for final exams only (not including AOP); course(s) do not hold regular meetings during this week. | ||||||
| Students can View Grades in the Penguin Portal after 1:00pm | August 19 | July 1 | July 8 | August 19 | August 19 | August 19 |
| Final Grades Posted to Transcript |
August 21 for all Parts of Term |
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| Last Day to Complete a Grade of "I" |
For Spring 2024 September 1, 2024 |
For Summer 2024 October 1, 2024 |
For Fall 2024 March 1, 2025 |
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| This is the last day a student may complete an incomplete grade for the previous term; students should work with instructors for completion. | ||||||
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Official Summer Graduation May 4 or December 15 No summer commencement: Students wishing to participate can choose the prior spring or following fall commencement dates. |
Last Day to Apply Without Late Fee June 21 Last Day to Apply With Late Fee July 12 |
Degree Posted to Transcript September 5 This is the guaranteed date Summer 2024 degrees will be posted to a student’s official transcript. |
Official University Closure Dates May 27 - Memorial Day |
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**A workshop is a course that has a date range that differs from the standard 16 weeks or 7-week parts of term. Please contact the Penguin Service Center (330) 941-6000 for specific dates for workshops. |
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DATES ARE TENTATIVE
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FALL 2024 Deadlines |
FULL TERM Begin: AUGUST 26 End: DECEMBER 14 |
FIRST 8 WEEKS Begin: AUGUST 26 End: OCTOBER 19 |
SECOND 8 WEEKS Begin: OCTOBER 21 End: DECEMBER 14 |
AOP FALL 1 PAYMENT DUE date: 8-23-24 Begin: August 26 End: October 13 |
AOP FALL 2 PAYMENT DUE date: 10-18-24 Begin: October 21 End: December 8 |
Courses Considered WORKSHOPS** Varied |
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| Last Day Use Wait List Option (Students will be removed from the Wait List after this day) |
August 23 | August 23 | August 23 | N/A | N/A | August 23 |
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Last Day to Add a Class, Change a Grading Option, and/or Change a Credit Option (Last day to register
for a class, change a class to CR/NC or Audit, or change a variable credit in a course) |
September 3 | August 29 | October 24 | August 21 | October 16 | September 3 |
| Last Day to Withdraw & Receive 100% Refund with No Academic Penalty (There will be no reduction or refund in charges after this date) | September 8 | September 1 | October 27 | September 1 | October 27 | September 8 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | September 9 | September 2 | October 28 | September 2 | October 28 | September 9 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | October 27 | September 27 | November 22 | September 23 | November 18 | October 27 |
| Final Examinations | December 9 - December 14 | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class |
| This is the week reserved and scheduled for final exams only (not including AOP); course(s) do not hold regular meetings during this week. | ||||||
| Students can View Grades in the Penguin Portal after 1:00 pm | December 16 | October 21 | December 16 | October 21 | December 16 | December 16 |
| Final Grades Posted to Transcript: DECEMBER 18 for all Parts of Term | ||||||
| Last Day to Complete a Grade of "I" |
For Spring 2024 September 1, 2024 |
For Summer 2024 October 1, 2024 |
For Fall 2024 March 1, 2025 |
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Official Fall 2024 Graduation Commencement Ceremony: December 15 |
Last Day to Apply without Late Fee October 4 Last Day to Apply with Late Fee October 30 |
Degree Posted to Transcript January 6, 2025 |
Official University Closure Dates University Closed - September 2 |
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| SPRING 2025 REGISTRATION | Priority Registration for the Spring 2025 term will take place November 4-November 14. Open Registration will begin November 15. | |||||
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**A workshop is a course that has a date range that differs from the standard 16 weeks or 8-week parts of term. Please contact the Penguin Service Center (330) 941-6000 for specific dates for workshops. |
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DATES ARE TENTATIVE
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SPRING 2025 Deadlines |
FULL TERM Begin: JAN 6 End: MAY 3 |
FIRST 8 WEEKS Begin: JAN 6 End: MAR 1 |
SECOND 8 WEEKS Begin: MAR 10 End: MAY 3 |
AOP SPRING 1 PAYMENT DUE Date: 1-03-25 Begin: JAN 6 End: FEB 23 |
AOP SPRING 2 PAYMENT DUE date: 3-07-25 Begin: MAR 10 End: APR 27 |
Courses Considered WORKSHOPS** Varied |
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| Last Day Use Wait List Option (Students will be removed from the Wait List after this day) |
January 3 | January 3 | January 3 | N/A | N/A | January 3 |
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Last Day to Add a Class, Change a Grading Option, and/or Change a Credit Option (Last day to register
for a class, change a class to CR/NC or Audit, or change a variable credit in a course) |
January 13 | January 9 | March 13 | January 2 | March 6 | January 13 |
| Last Day to Withdraw & Receive 100% Refund with No Academic Penalty (There will be no reduction or refund in charges after this date) | January 19 | January 12 | March 16 | January 12 | March 16 | January 19 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | January 20 | January 13 | March 17 | January 13 | March 17 | January 20 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | March 19 | February 7 | April 11 | February 3 | April 7 | March 19 |
| Final Examinations | Apr 28 - May 3 | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class |
| This is the week reserved and scheduled for final exams only (not including AOP); course(s) do not hold regular meetings during this week. | ||||||
| Students can View Grades in the Penguin Portal after 1:00 pm | May 5 | March 3 | May 5 | March 3 | May 5 | May 5 |
| Final Grades Posted to Transcript: May 7 for all Parts of Term | ||||||
| Last Day to Complete a Grade of "I" |
For Fall 2024 March 1, 2025 |
For Spring 2025 September 1, 2025 |
For Summer 2025 October 1, 2025 |
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Official Spring Graduation Commencement Ceremony: May 3 & May 4 TENTATIVE |
Last Day to Apply without Late Fee February 14 Last Day to Apply with Late Fee March 24 Students intending to graduate Summer 2025, but participating in the Spring 2025 commencement ceremony, need to apply by the March 24 deadline. |
Degree Posted to Transcript May 28, 2025 |
Official University Closure Dates University Closed - January 20 |
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| Summer and Fall 2025 Registration | Priority Registration for the Summer and Fall 2025 term will take place March 31 through April 9. Open Registration will begin April 10. | |||||
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**A workshop is a course that has a date range that differs from the standard 16 weeks or 8-week parts of term. Please contact the Penguin Service Center (330) 941-6000 for specific dates for workshops. |
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DATES ARE TENTATIVE
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SUMMER 2025 Deadlines |
FULL TERM Begin: MAY 12 End: AUGUST 16 |
FIRST 7 WEEKS Begin: MAY 12 End: JUNE 29 |
AOP Summer 1 PAYMENT DUE date: 5-09-25 Begin: may 12 End: june 29 |
second 7 weeks Begin: june 30 End: august 16 |
aop summer 2 PAYMENT DUE date: 6-27-25 Begin: june 30 End: august 16 |
Courses Considered WORKSHOPS** Varied |
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| Last Day to Add or Change a Grade Option (Last day to register for a class, change a class to CR/NC or Audit, or change a variable credit in a course) |
May 15 | May 15 | May 7 | July 3 | June 25 | May 15 |
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Last Day to Withdraw & Receive a 100% Refund (There will be no reduction or refund in charges after this date)
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May 25 | May 18 | May 18 | July 6 | July 6 | May 25 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | May 26 | May 19 | May 19 | July 7 | July 7 | May 26 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a grade of "W" | July 8 | June 9 | June 9 | July 27 | July 27 | July 8 |
| Final Examinations | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class |
| This is the week reserved and scheduled for final exams only (not including AOP); course(s) do not hold regular meetings during this week. | ||||||
| Students can View Grades in the Penguin Portal after 1:00pm | August 18 | June 30 | July 7 | August 18 | August 18 | August 18 |
| Final Grades Posted to Transcript |
August 20 for all Parts of Term |
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| Last Day to Complete a Grade of "I" |
For Spring 2025 September 1, 2025 |
For Summer 2025 October 1, 2025 |
For Fall 2025 March 1, 2026 |
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| This is the last day a student may complete an incomplete grade for the previous term; students should work with instructors for completion. | ||||||
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Commencement Ceremony May 3, May 4, Tentative or December 14 No summer commencement: Students wishing to participate can choose the prior spring or following fall commencement dates. |
Last Day to Apply Without Late Fee June 20 Last Day to Apply With Late Fee July 11 |
Degree Posted to Transcript September 4 This is the guaranteed date Summer 2025 degrees will be posted to a student’s official transcript. |
Official University Closure Dates May 27 - Memorial Day |
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**A workshop is a course that has a date range that differs from the standard 16 weeks or 7-week parts of term. Please contact the Penguin Service Center (330) 941-6000 for specific dates for workshops. |
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DATES ARE TENTATIVE
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Fall 2025 Deadlines |
FULL TERM Begin: August 25 End: December 13 |
FIRST 8 WEEKS Begin: August 25 End: October 18 |
Second 8 WEEKS Begin: October 20 End: December 13 |
Aop Fall 1 PAYMENT DUE date: 8-22-25 Begin: August 25 End: October 12 |
aop Fall 2 PAYMENT DUE date: 10-17-25 Begin: October 20 End: December 7 |
Courses Considered WORKSHOPS** Varied |
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| Last Day Use Wait List Option (Students will be removed from the Wait List after this day) |
August 22 | August 22 | August 22 | N/A | N/A | August 22 |
| Last Day to Add a Class, Change a Grading Option, and/or Change a Credit Option (Last day to register for a class, change a class to CR/NC or Audit, or change a variable credit in a course) |
September 2 | August 28 | October 23 | August 20 | October 15 | September 2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw & Receive 100% Refund with No Academic Penalty (There will be no reduction or refund in charges after this date) | September 7 | August 31 | October 26 | August 31 | October 26 | September 7 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | September 8 | September 1 | October 27 | September 1 | October 27 | September 8 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | October 26 | September 26 | November 21 | September 22 | November 17 | October 26 |
| Final Examinations | December 8 - December 13 | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class | Last Class |
| This is the week reserved and scheduled for final exams only (not including AOP); course(s) do not hold regular meetings during this week. | ||||||
| Students can View Grades in the Penguin Portal after 1:00pm | December 15 | October 20 | December 15 | October 20 | December 15 | December 15 |
| Final Grades Posted to Transcript |
December 17 for all Parts of Term |
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| This is the guarantee date Fall 2025 final grades will be posted to a student's official transcript. | ||||||
| Last Day to Complete a Grade of "I" |
For Spring 2025 September 1, 2025 |
For Summer 2025 October 1, 2025 |
For Fall 2025 March 1, 2026 |
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| This is the last day a student may complete an incomplete grade for the previous term; students should work with instructors for completion. | ||||||
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Official Spring Graduation Commencement Ceremony: December 14 |
Last Day to Apply Without Late Fee October 3 Last Day to Apply With Late Fee October 29 |
Degree Posted to Transcript January 7, 2026 |
Official University Closure Dates University Closed - September 1 |
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| SPRING 2026 REGISTRATION | Priority Registration for the Spring 2026 term will take place November 3 - November 13. Open registration will begin November 14. | |||||
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**A workshop is a course that has a date range that differs from the standard 16 weeks or 8 week parts of term. Please contact the Penguin Service Center (330) 941-6000 for specific dates for workshops. |
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