Calendars

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.

DATES ARE TENTATIVE

Fall 2024 IMPORTANT DATES

FALL 2024 

FULL TERM

Aug 26-Dec 14

FIRST 8 WEEKS

Aug 26-Oct 19

SECOND 8 WEEKS

Oct 21-Dec 14

AOP FALL 1

Aug 26-Oct 13

AOP FALL 2

Oct 21-Dec 8

Courses Considered WORKSHOPS*

Varied

*A workshop is a course with a date range that differs from the standard 8 or 16 week part of term. Contact the Penguin Service Center at (330)941-6000 for specific begin and end dates.
Last Day Use Wait List Option   August 23 August 23 August 23 N/A N/A August 23
This is the last day the waitlist option will be available (allowing students to virtually “wait in line” for courses that are closed/reached capacity).
Last Day to Add a Class, Change a Grading Option, and/or Change a Credit Option
September 3 August 29 October 24 August 21 October 16 September 3
This is the last day current students may register for a class, change a class to credit//no credit or audit, or change a variable credit in a course.
Last Day to Withdraw & Receive 100% Refund September 8 September 1 October 27 September 1 October 27 September 8
This is the last day a student may drop a course(s) and receive a refund of tuition charges with no record of course registration. There will be no reduction or refund after this date.
First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" September 9 September 2 October 28 September 2 October 28 September 9
This is the first day that a student may drop a course(s) and the course(s) will be recorded on the student’s transcript with a “W” grade, indicating withdraw.
Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" October 27 September 27 November 22 September 23 November 18 October 27
This is the last day that a student may drop a course(s) and the course(s) will be recorded on the student’s transcript with a “W” grade, indicating withdraw.
Final Examinations Dec 9 - Dec 14 Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class
This is the week reserved and scheduled for final exams only (full term only); courses do not hold regular meetings during this week.
 
Payment Deadline September 3 September 3 September 3 August 23 October 18 September 3
This is the last day a student may pay their account balance off in full or enroll in a University payment plan (payment plans are not available for AOP students).
Last Day to Apply for Graduation October 4 October 4 October 4 October 4 October 4 October 4
This is the last day that a student may apply for graduation without a late fee assessed; we will continue to accept late applications through October 30 with a late fee assessed.
View Grades Posted in Penguin Portal December 16 October 21 December 16 October 21 December 16 December 16
This the first day that a student can view their grades on their unofficial transcript in the Penguin Portal after 1:00 p.m.
Final Grades Posted to Transcript December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18 December 18
This is the guaranteed date that final grades, GPA, and academic standing information will be posted to the official transcript.
Degrees Posted to Transcript January 6 January 6 January 6 January 6 January 6 January 6
This is the guaranteed date that degrees and Latin Honors will be posted to a student’s transcript; the Commencement Ceremony is held on December 15, before degrees are posted.
University Closures and Designated University Holidays September 2
University Closed
November 11
University Closed
November 27
No Classes/University Open
November 28
University Closed
November 29
University Closed

DATES ARE TENTATIVE

Spring 2025 IMPORTANT DATES

Spring 2025 

FULL TERM

Jan 6-May 3

FIRST 7 WEEKS

Jan 6-FEB 22 

SECOND 7 WEEKS

Mar 10-APRil 26

AOP Spring 1

Jan 6-Feb 23

AOP Spring 2

Mar 10-Apr 27

Courses Considered WORKSHOPS*

Varied

*A workshop is a course with a date range that differs from the standard 7 or 16 week part of term. Contact the Penguin Service Center at (330)941-6000 for specific begin and end dates.
Last Day Use Wait List Option   January 3 January 3 January 3 N/A N/A January 3
This is the last day the wait list option will be available (allowing students to virtually “wait in line”  for courses that are closed/reached capacity). No wait list option for AOP.
Last Day to Add a Class, Change a Grading Option, and/or Change a Credit Option
January 13 January 9 March 13 January 2 March 6 January 13
This is the last day current students may register for a class, change a class to credit//no credit or audit, or change a variable credit in a course.
Last Day to Withdraw & Receive 100% Refund January 19 January 12 March 16 January 12 March 16 January 19
This is the last day a student may drop a course(s) and receive a refund of tuition charges with no record of course registration. There will be no reduction or refund after this date.
First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" January 20 January 13 March 17 January 13 March 17 January 20
This is the first day that a student may drop a course(s) and the course(s) will be recorded on the student’s transcript with a “W” grade, indicating withdraw.
Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" March 19 February 2 April 6 February 3 April 7 March 19
This is the last day that a student may drop a course(s) and the course(s) will be recorded on the student’s transcript with a “W” grade, indicating withdraw.
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 (full term only); courses do not hold regular meetings during this week.
 
Payment Deadline January 14 January 14 January 14 January 3 March 7 January 14
This is the last day a student may pay their account balance off in full or enroll in a University payment plan (payment plans are not available for AOP students).
Last Day to Apply for Graduation February 14 February 14 February 14 February 14 February 14 February 14
This is the last day that a student may apply for graduation without a late fee assessed; we will continue to accept late applications through March 24 with a late fee assessed. *Students intending to graduate Summer 2025 but participate in the Spring 2025 commencement ceremony need to apply by the March 24 deadline. 
View Grades Posted in Penguin Portal May 5 February 24 April 28 March 3 May 5 May 5
This the first day that a student can view their grades on their unofficial transcript in the Penguin Portal after 1:00 p.m.
Final Grades Posted to Transcript May 7 May 7 May 7 May 7 May 7 May 7
This is the guaranteed date that final grades, GPA, and academic standing information will be posted to the official transcript.
Degrees Posted to Transcript May 28 May 28 May 28 May 28 May 28 May 28
This is the guaranteed date that degrees and Latin Honors will be posted to a student’s transcript; Commencement Ceremony is held on May 3 & May 4 (tentative), before degrees are posted.
University Closures and Designated University Holidays January 20
University Closed
March 3 - March 9
Spring Break - No Classes Scheduled, University Open

DATES ARE TENTATIVE

Summer 2025 IMPORTANT DATES

Summer 2025 

FULL TERM

May 12-Aug 16

FIRST 7 WEEKS

May 12-June 29

SECOND 7 WEEKS

June 30-Aug 16

AOP Summer 1

May 12-June 29

AOP Summer 2

June 30-Aug 16

Courses Considered WORKSHOPS*

Varied

*A workshop is a course with a date range that differs from the standard 8 or 16 week part of term. Contact the Penguin Service Center at (330)941-6000 for specific begin and end dates.
Last Day to Add a Class, Change a Grading Option, and/or Change a Credit Option
May 15 May 15 July 3 May 7 June 25 May 15
This is the last day current students may register for a class, change a class to credit//no credit or audit, or change a variable credit in a course.
Last Day to Withdraw & Receive 100% Refund May 25 May 18 July 6 May 18 July 6 May 25
This is the last day a student may drop a course(s) and receive a refund of tuition charges with no record of course registration. There will be no reduction or refund after this date.
First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" May 26 May 19 July 7 May 19 July 7 May 26
This is the first day that a student may drop a course(s) and the course(s) will be recorded on the student’s transcript with a “W” grade, indicating withdraw.
Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" July 8 June 9 July 27 June 9 July 27 July 8
This is the last day that a student may drop a course(s) and the course(s) will be recorded on the student’s transcript with a “W” grade, indicating withdraw.
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 (full term only); courses do not hold regular meetings during this week.
 
Payment Deadline May 20 May 20 May 20 May 9 June 27 May 20
This is the last day a student may pay their account balance off in full or enroll in a University payment plan (payment plans are not available for AOP students).
Last Day to Apply for Graduation June 20 June 20 June 20 June 20 June 20 June 20
This is the last day that a student may apply for graduation without a late fee assessed; we will continue to accept late applications through July 11 with a late fee assessed.
View Grades Posted in Penguin Portal August 18 June 30 August 18 July 7 August 18 August 18
This the first day that a student can view their grades on their unofficial transcript in the Penguin Portal after 1:00 p.m.
Final Grades Posted to Transcript August 20 August 20 August 20 August 20 August 20 August 20
This is the guaranteed date that final grades, GPA, and academic standing information will be posted to the official transcript.
Degrees Posted to Transcript September 4 September 4 September 4 September 4 September 4 September 4
This is the guaranteed date that degrees and Latin Honors will be posted to a student’s transcript. There is no summer commencement; Students wishing to participate can choose the prior spring or following fall. Spring commencement is May 3 & May 4 (Tentative); Fall commencement is December 14.(Tentative)
University Closures and Designated University Holidays May 26
University Closed
June 19
University Closed
July 4
University Closed

DATES ARE TENTATIVE

Fall 2025 IMPORTANT DATES

FALL 2025 

FULL TERM

Aug 25-Dec 13

FIRST 7 WEEKS

Aug 25-Oct 11

SECOND 7 WEEKS

Oct 20-Dec 6

AOP FALL 1

Aug 25-Oct 12

AOP FALL 2

Oct 20-Dec 7

Courses Considered WORKSHOPS*

Varied

*A workshop is a course with a date range that differs from the standard 7 or 16 week part of term. Contact the Penguin Service Center at (330)941-6000 for specific begin and end dates.
Last Day Use Wait List Option   August 22 August 22 August 22 N/A N/A August 22
This is the last day the waitlist option will be available (allowing students to virtually “wait in line”  for courses that are closed/reached capacity). No waitlist option for AOP.
Last Day to Add a Class, Change a Grading Option, and/or Change a Credit Option
September 2 August 28 October 23 August 20 October 15 September 2
This is the last day current students may register for a class, change a class to credit//no credit or audit, or change a variable credit in a course.
Last Day to Withdraw & Receive 100% Refund September 7 August 31 October 26 August 31 October 26 September 7
This is the last day a student may drop a course(s) and receive a refund of tuition charges with no record of course registration. There will be no reduction or refund after this date.
First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" September 8 September 1 October 27 September 1 October 27 September 8
This is the first day that a student may drop a course(s) and the course(s) will be recorded on the student’s transcript with a “W” grade, indicating withdraw.
Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" October 26 September 21 November 16 September 22 November 17 October 26
This is the last day that a student may drop a course(s) and the course(s) will be recorded on the student’s transcript with a “W” grade, indicating withdraw.
Final Examinations Dec 8 - Dec 13 Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class Last Class
This is the week reserved and scheduled for final exams only (full term only); courses do not hold regular meetings during this week.
 
Payment Deadline September 2 September 2 September 2 August 22 October 17 September 2
This is the last day a student may pay their account balance off in full or enroll in a University payment plan (payment plans are not available for AOP students).
Last Day to Apply for Graduation October 3 October 3 October 3 October 3 October 3 October 3
This is the last day that a student may apply for graduation without a late fee assessed; we will continue to accept late applications through October 29 with a late fee assessed.
View Grades Posted in Penguin Portal December 15 October 13 December 8 October 20 December 15 December 15
This the first day that a student can view their grades on their unofficial transcript in the Penguin Portal after 1:00 p.m.
Final Grades Posted to Transcript December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17 December 17
This is the guaranteed date that final grades, GPA, and academic standing information will be posted to the official transcript.
Degrees Posted to Transcript December 7 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 7 December 7
This is the guaranteed date that degrees and Latin Honors will be posted to a student’s transcript; the Commencement Ceremony is held on December 15, before degrees are posted.
University Closures and Designated University Holidays September 1
University Closed
November 11
University Closed
November 26
No Classes/ University Open
November 27
University Closed
November 28
University Closed