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Graduate
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Academic Calendar

Plan your semester.

Dates Item
October 24–January 15 Online and Campus Registration
January 2–5 Final Advising/Registration
January 6 Fee Payment Deadline
January 9 Classes Begin
January 9–15 Late Registration and Drop/Add
January 15 Census Day, Regular Credit-to-Audit Deadline
January 15 Last Day for Full Refund
January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 17 Late Assessment Fee for Unpaid Accounts
February 6 Pass/Not Pass Deadline
February 17 Audit-to-Credit Deadline
March 6–12 Spring Break
March 13 Classes Resume
March 17 Last Day to Request Withdrawal from 16-Week Classes
April 7 Classes Suspend at 4:30 p.m.
April 10 Classes Resume
May 1–7 Final Exams Week / Last Week of Classes
May 10 Commencement

Dates Item
February 20–May 17 Online and Campus Registration
May 11–12 Final Advising/Registration
May 12 Fee Payment Deadline
May 15 Classes Begin
May 15–17 Late Registration and Drop/Add
May 17 Census Day, Regular Credit-to-Audit Deadline
May 17 Last Day for Full Refund
May 23 Late Assessment Fee for Unpaid Accounts
May 26 Pass/Not Pass Deadline
May 26 Audit-to-Credit Deadline
May 26 Memorial Day Recess
May 30 Classes Resume
June 9 Last Day to Request Withdrawal
June 23 Classes Suspend at 4:30 p.m.
June 26 Final Grades Due at Noon

Dates Item
February 20–June 28 Online and Campus Registration
June 22–23 Final Advising/Registration
June 23 Fee Payment Deadline
June 26 Classes Begin
June 26–28 Late Registration and Drop/Add
June 28 Census Day
July 4 Independence Day Holiday Observed
July 4 Late Assessment Fee for Unpaid Accounts
July 5 Classes Resume
July 7 Pass/Not Pass Deadline
July 7 Audit-to-Credit Deadline
July 21 Last Day to Request Withdrawal
August 4 Classes Suspend at 4:30 p.m.
August 4 Graduation
August 7 Final Grades Due at Noon

Dates Item
March 27–April 21 Early Advising/Registration
March 27–August 27 Online and Campus Registration, Drop/Add
August 14–17 Final Advising and Registration
August 18 Fee Payment Deadline
August 21 Classes Begin
August 21–27 Late Registration
August 25 Census Day
August 25 Regular Credit to Audit Deadline
August 27 Last day for Full Refund
August 29 Late Assessment Fee for Unpaid Accounts
September 1 Labor Day—Classes Suspend at 4:30 p.m.
September 5 Classes Resume
September 18 Pass/Not Pass Deadline
September 29 Audit to Credit Deadline
October 15 1st Half Term Ends
October 16–17 Fall Recess
October 18 Classes Resume, 2nd Half Term Begins
October 27 Last Day to Request Withdrawal for Full-Term Classes
November 21 Thanksgiving Recess Begins After Last Class
November 27 Classes Resume
December 11–17 Final Exams and Last Week of Classes
December 18 Final Grades Due at Noon
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Schedule of Classes

Spring 2023 Final Exams

Daytime Schedule

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Friday, May 5 8–10 a.m.
MW, WF, MF Friday, May 5 8–10 a.m.
M only, W only, F only Friday, May 5 8–10 a.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Thursday, May 4 8–10 a.m.
MR, TR, TWR Thursday, May 4 8–10 a.m.
T only, R only, Daily Thursday, May 4 8–10 a.m.

 

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Friday, May 5 8–10 a.m.
MW, WF, MF Friday, May 5 8–10 a.m.
M only, W only, F only Friday, May 5 8–10 a.m.

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Monday, May 1 8–10 a.m.
MW, WF, MF Monday, May 1 8–10 a.m.
M only, W only, F only Monday, May 1 8–10 a.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Thursday, May 4 8–10 a.m.
MR, TR, TWR Thursday, May 4 8–10 a.m.
T only, R only, Daily Thursday, May 4 8–10 a.m.

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Monday, May 1 8–10 a.m.
MW, WF, MF Monday, May 1 8–10 a.m.
M only, W only, F only Monday, May 1 8–10 a.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Tuesday, May 2 8–10 a.m.
MR, TR, TWR Tuesday, May 2 8–10 a.m.
T only, R only, Daily Tuesday, May 2 8–10 a.m.

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Wednesday, May 3 8–10 a.m.
MW, WF, MF Wednesday, May 3 8–10 a.m.
M only, W only, F only Wednesday, May 3 8–10 a.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Tuesday, May 2 8–10 a.m.
MR, TR, TWR Tuesday, May 2 8–10 a.m.
T only, R only, Daily Tuesday, May 2 8–10 a.m.

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Wednesday, May 3 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
MW, WF, MF Wednesday, May 3 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
M only, W only, F only Wednesday, May 3 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Tuesday, May 2 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
MR, TR, TWR Tuesday, May 2 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
T only, R only, Daily Tuesday, May 2 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Monday, May 1 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
MW, WF, MF Monday, May 1 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
M only, W only, F only Monday, May 1 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Tuesday, May 2 1–3 p.m.
MR, TR, TWR Tuesday, May 2 1–3 p.m.
T only, R only, Daily Tuesday, May 2 1–3 p.m.

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Wednesday, May 3 1–3 p.m.
MW, WF, MF Wednesday, May 3 1–3 p.m.
M only, W only, F only Wednesday, May 3 1–3 p.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Friday, May 5 8–10 a.m.
MR, TR, TWR Friday, May 5 8–10 a.m.
T only, R only, Daily Friday, May 5 8–10 a.m.

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Monday, May 1 1–3 p.m.
MW, WF, MF Monday, May 1 1–3 p.m.
M only, W only, F only Monday, May 1 1–3 p.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Thursday, May 4 1–3 p.m.
MR, TR, TWR Thursday, May 4 1–3 p.m.
T only, R only, Daily Thursday, May 4 1–3 p.m.

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Friday, May 5 1–3 p.m.
MW, WF, MF Friday, May 5 1–3 p.m.
M only, W only, F only Friday, May 5 1–3 p.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Thursday, May 4 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
MR, TR, TWR Thursday, May 4 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
T only, R only, Daily Thursday, May 4 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Days Date Time
MTWF, MWRF, MWF Friday, May 5 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
MW, WF, MF Friday, May 5 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
M only, W only, F only Friday, May 5 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
MTRF, MTWR, TWRF Friday, May 5 3:30–5:30 p.m.
MR, TR, TWR Friday, May 5 3:30–5:30 p.m.
T only, R only, Daily Friday, May 5 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Spring 2023 Final Exams

Evening Schedule

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–5:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
4:30–6:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
4:30–7:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
5:30–7:20 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.
5:30–8:15 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.
5:30–8:45 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.
5:30–9:15 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–6:50 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–7:50 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–8:45 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
6:30–7:50 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6:30–8:20 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
6:30–9:15 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7:30–9:20 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7:30–10:15 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
8–9:50 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.

 

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–5:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
4:30–5:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
4:30–6:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
4:30–7:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
5–5:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
5–6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
5:30–7:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–6:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–7:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–7:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–8:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6:30–8:20 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7–9 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7:30–8:20 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7:30–8:45 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7:30–9:15 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7:30–9:20 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7:30–10:15 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
9–10:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 8:30–10:30 p.m.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–5:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
6–7:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
7:30–8:40 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.

Days Date Time
4:30–5:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
4:30–5:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
6–6:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–7:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
7:30–8:20 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7:30–8:35 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.
7:30–8:40 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–5:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
4:30–5:40 p.m. Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
6–7:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
7:30–8:40 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–5:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
4:30–5:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.
6–7:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
7:30–8:40 p.m. Monday, May 1 8–10 p.m.

Class Time Date Exam Time
6–7:15 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:20–5:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 4–6 p.m.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–5:20 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.
4:30–5:45 p.m. Friday, May 5 5:45–7:45 p.m.
4:30–7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
5:30–7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
5:30–8:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
5:30–9:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–6:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–7:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–8:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6:30–7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6:30–9:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
*7:30–8:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
7:30–9:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
7:30–10:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
8–9:50 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
9–10:50 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–5:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
4:30–5:50 p.m. Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
7:30–8:40 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–5:20 p.m.* Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
4:30–5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
4:30–5:50 p.m. Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
4:30–6:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
4:30–6:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
4:30–7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
5:30–7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–6:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–7:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–8:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–8:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
6–8:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 5:45–7:45 p.m.
7:30–8:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
7:30–8:45 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
7:30–9:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
7:30–9:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
7:30–9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
7:30–10:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.
9–10:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 8:30–10:30 p.m.

*Classes meeting on T (7:30–8:20 p.m.), TR (4:30–5:20 p.m.), W (4:30–6:20 p.m.), or WF (4:30–5:45 p.m.) have a conflicting exam time with some other classes in the designated exam group. Friday-evening exam times conflict with Weekend College final-exam times for Friday-evening classes.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–6:20 p.m.* Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
4:30–7:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
5:30–7:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
5:30–8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
5:30–9:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–6:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–7:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–8:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6:30–7:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6:30–8:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6:30–9:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 8:30–10:30 p.m.
7:30–9:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 8:30–10:30 p.m.
7:30–10:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 8:30–10:30 p.m.
8–9:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 8:30–10:30 p.m.
8:45–9:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 8:30–10:30 p.m.

*Classes meeting on T (7:30–8:20 p.m.), TR (4:30–5:20 p.m.), W (4:30–6:20 p.m.), or WF (4:30–5:45 p.m.) have a conflicting exam time with some other classes in the designated exam group. Friday-evening exam times conflict with Weekend College final-exam times for Friday-evening classes.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–5:45 p.m.* Wednesday, May 3 8:30–10:30 p.m.

*Classes meeting on T (7:30–8:20 p.m.), TR (4:30–5:20 p.m.), W (4:30–6:20 p.m.), or WF (4:30–5:45 p.m.) have a conflicting exam time with some other classes in the designated exam group. Friday-evening exam times conflict with Weekend College final-exam times for Friday-evening classes.

Class Time Date Exam Time
4:30–6:50 p.m. Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
4:30–7:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
5:30–7:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 4–6 p.m.
5:30–8:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
5:30–9:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–6:50 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–7:50 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6–8:45 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6:30–7:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6:30–8:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
6:30–9:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
7:30–8:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
7:30–9:20 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
7:30–10:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.
8–9:50 p.m. Thursday, May 4 6:15–8:15 p.m.

Final Exams

Additional Information

Departments offering multiple sections of the same course may elect to schedule group examinations. Students should check with their instructor to determine if their class is scheduled for one of the following group examination times:

Spring 2023

Daytime Group Examination #1
Monday, May 1, 3:30–5:50 p.m.

Daytime Group Examination #2
Tuesday, May 2, 3:30–5:50 p.m.

Evening Group Examination #1
Monday, May 1, 5:45–7:45 p.m.

Evening Group Examination #2
Tuesday, May 2, 8–10 p.m.

 

During the last week of classes, all classes are scheduled for regular meeting at their regular times and in their regular classrooms. Each instructor may use this period for a final examination; a last, noncomprehensive examination; or a regular class meeting.

A student who is scheduled to take more than two examinations in one day, has a conflict of exams, or is scheduled to take a state, national, or professional licensing examination on the same day may contact the instructors involved prior to the last week of regularly scheduled classes to obtain appropriate rescheduling.

If, in the event of an emergency, a student finds it necessary to miss a final examination, they should contact their instructor prior to, or immediately after, the time of the exam.

All classes are scheduled for a two-hour meeting during final-exam week. Exams will be in the regular-meeting classroom at the times specified in the schedule shown (for daytime classes) or the schedule shown (for evening classes). Weekend College final exams are on the last day of class. Each instructor may use this period for a final examination; a last, noncomprehensive examination; or a regular class meeting. No exams may be scheduled during the week prior to final-exam week except in laboratory courses. Final grades are due at noon on the Monday following final-exam week.

All students are governed by the following regulation regarding final-examination conflict: a student who is scheduled to take more than two examinations in one day, who has a conflict of exams, or who is scheduled to take a state, national, or professional licensing examination may contact the instructor(s) involved, prior to the last week of regularly scheduled classes, to obtain appropriate rescheduling.

Instructors must turn in final course grades within 48 hours after a final exam; however, all final grades are due by noon on the Monday following final exam week. If, in the event of an emergency, a student finds it necessary to miss a final examination, they should contact their instructor prior to, or immediately after, the time of the exam.

If severe weather conditions cause a change in the schedule for final exams, the disruption will be announced on area radio stations and in other media. For specific information about the rescheduling of any exam that may be delayed, students should contact either the class instructor or the instructor’s department.

The schedule for daytime class exams is based entirely on class begin time and the days that the class normally meets. The schedule for evening-class exams is based on the exact beginning and ending times and the days that class normally meets.