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Academic Calendar 2022-2023
Fall 2022
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. |
| Aug 23 | Tue | First full day of classes |
| Aug 29 | Mon | Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists |
| Aug 31 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date. |
| Aug 31 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund* (full semester classes only) |
| Aug 31 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund* (full semester classes only) |
| Aug 31 | Wed | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| Aug 31 | Wed | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. |
| Sep 5 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Sep 6 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances |
| Sep 7 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances |
| Sep 9 | Fri | Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Fall 2022 |
| Sep 12 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail |
| Sep 30 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund* (full semester classes only). |
| Oct 1st Week | Spring registration schedule available | |
| Oct 2nd Week | Spring registration appointment times available | |
| Oct 14 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Fall Graduation Applications due |
| Oct 14 | Fri | Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey |
| Oct 14 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' |
| Oct 15 | Sat | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Oct 17 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins |
| Oct 27 | Thu | Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed |
| Oct 30 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund* (full semester classes only). No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Nov 10 | Thu | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* |
| Nov 10 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall |
| Nov 11 | Fri | HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Nov 15 | Tue | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Nov 18 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation |
| Nov 18 | Fri | Fall Commencement Participation deadline |
| Nov 21 | Mon | Open registration for spring |
| Nov 23-25 |
W-F | HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday & Friday) |
| Dec 5-9 |
M-F | Dead Week |
| Dec 6 | Tue | Grade entry begins |
| Dec 9 | Fri | Last day of Fall classes |
| Dec 12-16 |
M-F | Final Examinations |
| Dec 15 | Thu | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Dec 16 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation |
| Dec 16 | Fri | Application for Graduate Degree forms for certificate and non-thesis masters students |
| Dec 16 | Fri | Commencement ceremonies (2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex) |
| Dec 20 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Dec 20 | Tue | Fall grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Dec 26 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed) |
Spring 2023
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | Mon | HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed) |
| Jan 9 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. |
| Jan 10 | Tue | First full day of classes |
| Jan 16 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jan 17 | Tue | Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists |
| Jan 19 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date. |
| Jan 19 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Jan 19 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Jan 19 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| Jan 19 | Thu | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. |
| Jan 24 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances |
| Jan 25 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances |
| Jan 27 | Fri | Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Spring 2022 |
| Jan 30 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail |
| Feb 6 | Mon | Enrollment Census |
| Feb 20 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Feb 20 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only) |
| Mar 1st Week | Fall schedule available | |
| Mar 2nd Week | Fall registration appointment times available | |
| Mar 3 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' |
| Mar 6 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins |
| Mar 13-17 |
M-F | Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open) |
| Mar 15 | Wed | Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Graduation Applications due |
| Mar 15 | Wed | Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey for spring and summer semester |
| Mar 15 | Wed | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Mar 23 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Mar 23 | Thu | Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed |
| Apr 6 | Thu | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* |
| Apr 6 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring |
| Apr 7-10 |
F-M | HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday) |
| Apr 11 | Tue | Registration appointment times no longer needed for fall |
| Apr 12 | Wed | Graduate student Oral Defense Deadline |
| Apr 14 | Fri | Spring Commencement Participation deadline |
| Apr 14 | Fri | Graduate student Post-Defense Submission for Format Review |
| Apr 15 | Sat | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| May 1-5 |
M-F | Dead Week |
| May 2 | Tue | Grade entry begins |
| May 5 | Fri | Last day of Spring classes |
| May 8-12 |
M-F | Final Examinations |
| May 12 | Fri | Graduate student Final Degree Clearance Deadline |
| May 12 | Fri | Graduation Application and fee (Certificate and students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation.) |
| May 13 | Sat | Commencement ceremonies (10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. in Fargodome) |
| May 15 | Mon | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| May 16 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
Summer 2023
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| 4-week session 1: | May 16 - June 9 |
| 4-week session 2: | June 13 - July 7 |
| 4-week session 3: | July 11 - August 4 |
| 6-week session 1: | May 16 - June 23 |
| 6-week session 2: | June 27 - August 4 |
| 8-week session 1: | May 16 - July 7 |
| 8-week session 2: | June 13 - August 4 |
| 12-week session: | May 16 - August 4 |
All Sessions
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 29 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jun 15 | Thur | Undergraduate/Professional Summer Graduation Application due |
| Jun 20 | Tue | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.) ** |
| Jun 20 | Tue | Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m. |
| Jun 22 | Thu | Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met. |
| Jun 23 | Fri | Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances |
| Jul 4 | Tue | HOLIDAY — Independence Day Observed (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jul 5 | Wed | Graduate student Oral Defense Deadline |
| Jul 7 | Fri | Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Summer |
| Jul 7 | Fri | Graduate student Post-Defense Submission for Format Review |
| Jul 24 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer |
| Aug 4 | Fri | Graduate student Final Degree Clearance Deadline |
| Aug 4 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation |
| Aug 4 | Fri | Graduation Application and fee (Certificate and students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation.) |
| Aug 4 | Fri | Last day of Summer classes |
| Aug 8 | Tue | Summer grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Aug 15 | Tue | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
4-Week Session 1
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session 1 |
| May 16 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 1 |
| May 16 | Tue | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 1* Permit needed after this date. |
| May 17 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund* |
| May 17 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 1 classes only) |
| May 19 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 1 * (Permit needed after this date) |
| May 23 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 1 classes only) |
| May 29 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 1 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun 1 | Thu | Last day to Drop 4-week session 1 classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun 9 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session 1 classes |
| Jun 13 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
4-Week Session 2
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session 2 |
| Jun 13 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 2 |
| Jun 14 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 2* Permit needed after this date. |
| Jun 14 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun 14 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jun 16 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 2 |
| Jun 20 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jun 26 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 2 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun 29 | Thu | Last day to Drop 4-week session 2 classes with 'W' record* |
| Jul 7 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session 2 classes |
| Jul 11 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
4-Week Session 3
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session 3 |
| Jul 11 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 3 |
| Jul 12 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 3* Permit needed after this date. |
| Jul 12 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 3 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jul 12 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 3 classes only) |
| Jul 14 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 3 |
| Jul 18 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 3 classes only) |
| Jul 24 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 3 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul 27 | Thu | Last day to Drop 4-week session 3 classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug 4 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session 3 classes |
| Aug 8 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
6-Week Session 1
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Tue | Classes begin for 6-week session 1 |
| May 17 | Wed | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 1 |
| May 18 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 1* Permit needed after this date. |
| May 18 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund |
| May 18 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 1 classes only) |
| May 25 | Thu | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 1 |
| May 28 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 1 classes only) |
| Jun 7 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 1 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun 11 | Sun | Last day to Drop 6-week session 1classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun 23 | Fri | Last day of 6-week session 1 classes |
| Jun 27 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
6-Week Session 2
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 | Tue | Classes begin for 6-week session 2 |
| Jun 28 | Wed | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 2 |
| Jun 29 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 2* Permit needed after this date. |
| Jun 29 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun 29 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jul 6 | Thu | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 2 |
| Jul 9 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jul 19 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 2 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul 23 | Sun | Last day to Drop 6-week session 2 classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug 4 | Fri | Last day of 6-week session 2 classes |
| Aug 8 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
8-Week Session 1
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session 1 |
| May 18 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 1 |
| May 19 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 1* Permit needed after this date. |
| May 19 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund* |
| May 19 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 1 classes only) |
| May 24 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 1 |
| Jun 2 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 1 classes only) |
| Jun 15 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 1 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun 21 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 1 classes with 'W' record* |
| Jul 7 | Fri | Last day of 8-week session 1 classes |
| Jul 11 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
8-Week Session 2
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session 2 |
| Jun 15 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 2 |
| Jun 16 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 2* Permit needed after this date. |
| Jun 16 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun 16 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jun 21 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 2 |
| Jun 30 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jul 13 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 2 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul 19 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 2 classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug 4 | Fri | Last day of 8-week session 2 classes |
| Aug 8 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
12-Week Session
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 16 | Tue | Classes begin for 12-week session |
| May 21 | Sun | Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session |
| May 22 | Mon | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session* Permit needed after this date. |
| May 22 | Mon | Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May 22 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only) |
| May 31 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session |
| Jun 12 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only) |
| Jul 2 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul 10 | Mon | Last day to Drop full 12-week classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug 4 | Fri | Last day of 12-week session classes |
| Aug 8 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
Academic Calendar 2021-2022
Fall 2021
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. |
| Aug 24 | Tue | First full day of classes |
| Aug 31 | Tue | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run |
| Sep 1 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date. |
| Sep 1 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Sep 1 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Sep 1 | Wed | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| Sep 1 | Wed | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. |
| Sep 6 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Sep 7 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances |
| Sep 8 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances |
| Sep 10 | Fri | Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Fall 2021 |
| Sep 13 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail |
| Sep 20 | Mon | Last Day to Add Full Semester Classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. |
| Oct 1 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only). |
| Oct 1st Week | Spring/Summer registration schedule available | |
| Oct 2nd Week | Spring/Summer registration appointment times available | |
| Oct 15 | Fri | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Oct 15 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Fall Graduation Applications due |
| Oct 15 | Fri | Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey |
| Oct 15 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' |
| Oct 18 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins |
| Oct 28 | Thu | Spring/Summer registration begins online based on total credits completed |
| Oct 31 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only). No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Nov 11 | Thu | HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Nov 12 | Fri | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* |
| Nov 12 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall |
| Nov15 | Mon | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Nov 19 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation |
| Nov 19 | Fri | Fall Commencement Participation deadline |
| Nov 22 | Mon | Open registration for spring |
| Nov 24-26 |
W-F | HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday& Friday) |
| Dec 6-10 |
M-F | Dead Week |
| Dec 7 | Tue | Grade entry begins |
| Dec 10 | Fri | Last day of Fall classes |
| Dec 13-17 |
M-F | Final Examinations |
| Dec 15 | Wed | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Dec 17 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation |
| Dec 17 | Fri | Application for Graduate Degree forms for students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation. |
| Dec 17 | Fri | Commencement ceremony (2:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex) |
| Dec 21 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Dec 21 | Tue | Fall grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Dec 24 | Fri | HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed) |
Spring 2022
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | Fri | HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed) | |
| Jan 10 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. | |
| Jan 11 | Tue | First full day of classes | |
| Jan 17 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Jan 19 | Wed | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run | |
| Jan 20 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date. | |
| Jan 20 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan 20 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan 20 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** | |
| Jan 20 | Thu | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. | |
| Jan 25 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances | |
| Jan 26 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances | |
| Jan 28 | Fri | Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Spring 2022 | |
| Jan 31 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail | |
| Feb 7 | Mon | Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. | |
| Feb 21 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Feb 21 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only) | |
| Mar 1st Week | Fall schedule available | ||
| Mar 2nd Week | Fall registration appointment times available | ||
| Mar 4 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' | |
| Mar 7 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins | |
| Mar 14-18 |
M-F | Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open) | |
| Mar 15 | Tue | Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Graduation Applications due | |
| Mar 15 | Tue | Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey | |
| Mar 15 | Tue | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Mar 24 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
|
| Mar 24 | Thu | Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed | |
| Apr 8 | Fri | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* | |
| Apr 8 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring | |
| Apr 8 | Fri | Spring Commencement Participation deadline | |
| Apr 15 | Fri | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Apr 15-18 |
F-M | HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday) | |
| Apr 15 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation | |
| Apr 18 | Mon | Open registration for summer/fall | |
| May 2-6 |
M-F | Dead Week | |
| May 3 | Tue | Grade entry begins | |
| May 6 | Fri | Last day of Spring classes | |
| May 9-13 |
M-F | Final Examinations | |
| May 13 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation | |
| May 13 | Fri | Application for Graduate Degree forms for students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation | |
| May 14 | Sat | Commencement ceremonies (10:00 a.m. & 2:00 a.m. in Fargodome) | |
| May 15 | Sun | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| May 17 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) | |
Summer 2022
| 4-week session 1: | May 17 - June 10 |
| 4-week session 2: | June 14 - July 8 |
| 4-week session 3: | July 12 - August 5 |
| 6-week session 1: | May 17 - June 24 |
| 6-week session 2: | June 28 - August 5 |
| 8-week session 1: | May17 - July 8 |
| 8-week session 2: | June 14 - August 5 |
| 12-week session: | May 17 - August 5 |
All Sessions
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 30 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jun 15 | Wed | Undergraduate/Professional Summer Graduation Application due |
| Jun 20 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.) ** |
| Jun 20 | Mon | Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m. |
| Jun 22 | Wed | Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met. |
| Jun 24 | Fri | Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances |
| Jul 1 | Fri | Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Summer 2022 |
| Jul 4 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Independence Day Observed (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jul 8 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation |
| Jul 27 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer |
| Aug 5 | Fri | Graduate student Summer Application for Graduate Degree due |
| Aug 5 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation |
| Aug 5 | Fri | Application for Graduate Degree forms for students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation |
| Aug 5 | Fri | Last day of Summer classes |
| Aug 9 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Aug 9 | Tue | Summer grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Aug 15 | Mon | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
4-Week Session 1
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 17 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session 1 |
| May 17 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 1 |
| May 18 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 1* |
| May 18 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund* |
| May 18 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 1 classes only) |
| May 20 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 1 |
| May 24 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 1 classes only) |
| May 24 | Tue | 4 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date) |
| May 30 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 1 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun 2 | Thu | Last day to Drop 4-week session 1 classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun 10 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session 1 classes |
4-Week Session 2
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session 2 |
| Jun 14 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 2 |
| Jun 15 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 2* |
| Jun 15 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun 15 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jun 17 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 2 |
| Jun 21 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jun 21 | Tue | 4 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date) |
| Jun 27 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 2 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun 30 | Thu | Last day to Drop 4-week session 2 classes with 'W' record* |
| Jul 8 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session 2 classes |
4-Week Session 3
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session 3 |
| Jul 12 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 3 |
| Jul 13 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 3* |
| Jul 13 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 3 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jul 13 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 3 classes only) |
| Jul 15 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 3 |
| Jul 19 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 3 classes only) |
| Jul 19 | Tue | 4 week session 3 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date) |
| Jul 25 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 3 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul 28 | Thu | Last day to Drop 4-week session 3 classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug 5 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session 3 classes |
6-Week Session 1
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 17 | Tue | Classes begin for 6-week session 1 |
| May 18 | Wed | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 1 |
| May 19 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 1* |
| May 19 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund* |
| May 19 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 1 classes only) |
| May 26 | Thu | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 1 |
| May 29 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 1 classes only) |
| Jun 2 | Thu | 6 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date) |
| Jun 8 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 1 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun 12 | Sun | Last day to Drop 6-week session 1classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun 24 | Fri | Last day of 6-week session 1 classes |
6-Week Session 2
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 | Tue | Classes begin for 6-week session 2 |
| Jun 29 | Wed | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 2 |
| Jun 30 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 2* |
| Jun 30 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun 30 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jul 7 | Thu | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 2 |
| Jul 10 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jul 14 | Thu | 6 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date) |
| Jul 20 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 2 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul 24 | Sun | Last day to Drop 6-week session 2 classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug 5 | Fri | Last day of 6-week session 2 classes |
8-Week Session 1
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 17 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session 1 |
| May 19 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 1 |
| May 20 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 1* |
| May 20 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund* |
| May 20 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 1 classes only) |
| May 25 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 1 |
| May 31 | Tue | 8 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date) |
| Jun 3 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 1 classes only) |
| Jun 16 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 1 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun 22 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 1 classes with 'W' record* |
| Jul 8 | Fri | Last day of 8-week session 1 classes |
8-Week Session 2
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session 2 |
| Jun 16 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 2 |
| Jun 17 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 2* |
| Jun 17 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun 17 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jun 22 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 2 |
| Jun 28 | Tue | 8 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date) |
| Jul 1 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jul 14 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 2 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul 20 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 2 classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug 5 | Fri | Last day of 8-week session 2 classes |
12-Week Session
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 17 | Tue | Classes begin for 12-week session |
| May 22 | Sun | Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session |
| May 23 | Mon | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session* |
| May 23 | Mon | Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May 23 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only) |
| Jun 1 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session |
| Jun 7 | Tue | 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date) |
| Jun 13 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only) |
| Jul 3 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul 11 | Mon | Last day to Drop full 12-week classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug 5 | Fri | Last day of 12-week session classes |
Academic Calendar 2020-2021
Fall 2020
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | 24 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. |
| Aug | 25 | Tue | First full day of classes |
| Sep | 1 | Tue | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run |
| Sep | 2 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection*Permit needed after this date. |
| Sep | 2 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Sep | 2 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Sep | 2 | Wed | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| Sep | 2 | Wed | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. |
| Sep | 7 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Sep | 8 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances |
| Sep | 9 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances |
| Sep | 14 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail |
| Sep | 18 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Fall Degree Applications due |
| Sep | 18 | Fri | Graduate student Fall Graduate Degree Applications due |
| Sep | 21 | Mon | Last Day to Add Full Semester Classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. |
| Oct | 2 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only). |
| Oct | First | Week | Spring registration schedule available |
| Oct | Second | Week | Spring registration appointment times available |
| Oct | 15 | Thu | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Oct | 16 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' |
| Oct | 19 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins |
| Oct | 29 | Thu | Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed |
| Nov | 1 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only). No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Nov | 11 | Wed | HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Nov | 13 | Fri | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* |
| Nov | 13 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall |
| Nov | 15 | Sun | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Nov | 20 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation |
| Nov | 23 | Mon | Open registration for spring |
| Nov | 25-27 | Wed-Fri | HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday& Friday) |
| Nov | 30 | Mon | Fall Commencement Participation deadline |
| Dec | 7-11 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week |
| Dec | 8 | Tue | Grade entry begins |
| Dec | 11 | Fri | Last day of Fall classes |
| Dec | 14-18 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations |
| Dec | 15 | Tue | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Dec | 18 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation |
| Dec | 18 | Fri | Commencement -Virtual |
| Dec | 22 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Dec | 22 | Tue | Fall grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Dec | 25 | Fri | HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed) |
Spring 2021
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Date | Day | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Fri | HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed) | |
| Jan | 11 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. | |
| Jan | 12 | Tue | First full day of classes | |
| Jan | 18 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Jan | 20 | Wed | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run | |
| Jan | 21 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date. | |
| Jan | 21 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan | 21 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan | 21 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** | |
| Jan | 21 | Thu | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. | |
| Jan | 26 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances | |
| Jan | 27 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances | |
| Feb | 1 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail | |
| Feb | 5 | Fri | Graduate student Spring Intent to Graduate due | |
| Feb | 8 | Mon | Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. | |
| Feb | 15 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Feb | 22 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only) | |
| Mar | First | Week | Summer/Fall schedule available | |
| Mar | Second | Week | Summer/Fall registration appointment times available | |
| Mar | 5 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' | |
| Mar | 8 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins | |
| Mar | 15 | Mon | Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Degree Applications due | |
| Mar | 15 | Mon | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Mar | 15-19 | Mon-Fri | Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open) | |
| Mar | 25 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
|
| Mar | 25 | Thu | Summer/Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed | |
| Apr | 2-5 | Fri-Mon | HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday) | |
| Apr | 9 | Fri | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* | |
| Apr | 9 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring | |
| Apr | 9 | Fri | Spring Commencement Participation deadline | |
| Apr | 15 | Thu | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Apr | 16 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation | |
| Apr | 19 | Mon | Open registration for summer/fall | |
| May | 3-7 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week | |
| May | 14 | Fri | Graduate student spring Application for Graduate Degree due | |
| May | 4 | Tue | Grade entry begins | |
| May | 7 | Fri | Last day of Spring classes | |
| May | 10-14 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations | |
| May | 14 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation | |
| May | 15 | Sat | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| May | 15 | Sat | Commencement ceremonies (10:00 & 2:00 in Fargodome) | |
| May | 18 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) | |
Summer 2021
| 4-week session 1: | May 18 - June 11 |
| 4-week session 2: | June 15 - July 9 |
| 4-week session 3: | July 13 - August 6 |
| 6-week session 1: | May 18 - June 25 |
| 6-week session 2: | June 29 - August 6 |
| 8-week session 1: | May 18 - July 9 |
| 8-week session 2: | June 15 - August 6 |
| 12-week session: | May 18 - August 6 |
All Sessions
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 31 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jun | 15 | Tue | Undergraduate/Professional Summer Degree Application due |
| Jun | 17 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.) ** |
| Jun | 17 | Thu | Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m. |
| Jun | 21 | Mon | Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met. |
| Jun | 25 | Fri | Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances |
| Jul | 5 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Independence Day Observed (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jul | 9 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation |
| Jul | 26 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer |
| Aug | 6 | Fri | Graduate student Summer Application for Graduate Degree due |
| Aug | 6 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation |
| Aug | 6 | Fri | Last day of Summer classes |
| Aug | 10 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Aug | 10 | Tue | Summer grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Aug | 15 | Sun | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
4-Week Session 1
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session 1 |
| May | 18 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 1 |
| May | 19 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 1* |
| May | 19 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 19 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 1 classes only) |
| May | 21 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 1 |
| May | 25 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 1 classes only) |
| May | 25 | Tue | 4 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| May | 31 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 1 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun | 3 | Thu | Last day to Drop 4-week session 1 classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun | 11 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session 1 classes |
4-Week Session 2
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun | 15 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session 2 |
| Jun | 15 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 2 |
| Jun | 16 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 2* |
| Jun | 16 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun | 16 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jun | 18 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 2 |
| Jun | 22 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jun | 22 | Tue | 4 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 28 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 2 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 1 | Thu | Last day to Drop 4-week session 2 classes with 'W' record* |
| Jul | 9 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session 2 classes |
4-Week Session 3
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul | 13 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session 3 |
| Jul | 13 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 3 |
| Jul | 14 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 3* |
| Jul | 14 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 3 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jul | 14 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 3 classes only) |
| Jul | 16 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 3 |
| Jul | 20 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 3 classes only) |
| Jul | 20 | Tue | 4 week session 3 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jul | 26 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 3 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 29 | Thu | Last day to Drop 4-week session 3 classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug | 6 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session 3 classes |
6-Week Session 1
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18 | Tue | Classes begin for 6-week session 1 |
| May | 19 | Wed | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 1 |
| May | 20 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 1* |
| May | 20 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 20 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 1 classes only) |
| May | 27 | Thu | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 1 |
| May | 30 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 1 classes only) |
| Jun | 3 | Thu | 6-week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 9 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 1 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun | 13 | Sun | Last day to Drop 6-week session 1classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun | 25 | Fri | Last day of 6-week session 1 classes |
6-Week Session 2
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun | 29 | Tue | Classes begin for 6-week session 2 |
| Jun | 30 | Wed | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 2 |
| Jul | 1 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 2* |
| Jul | 1 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jul | 1 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jul | 8 | Thu | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 2 |
| Jul | 11 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jul | 15 | Thu | 6 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jul | 21 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 2 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 25 | Sun | Last day to Drop 6-week session 2 classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug | 6 | Fri | Last day of 6-week session 2 classes |
8-Week Session 1
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session 1 |
| May | 20 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 1 |
| May | 21 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 1* |
| May | 21 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 21 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 1 classes only) |
| May | 26 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 1 |
| Jun | 1 | Tue | 8 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 4 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 1 classes only) |
| Jun | 17 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 1 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun | 23 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 1 classes with 'W' record* |
| Jul | 9 | Fri | Last day of 8-week session 1 classes |
8-Week Session 2
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun | 15 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session 2 |
| Jun | 17 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 2 |
| Jun | 18 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 2* |
| Jun | 18 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun | 18 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jun | 23 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 2 |
| Jun | 29 | Tue | 8 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jul | 2 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 2 classes only) |
| Jul | 15 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 2 classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 21 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 2 classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug | 6 | Fri | Last day of 8-week session 2 classes |
12-Week Session
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18 | Tue | Classes begin for 12-week session |
| May | 23 | Sun | Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session |
| May | 24 | Mon | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session* |
| May | 24 | Mon | Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 24 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only) |
| Jun | 2 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session |
| Jun | 8 | Tue | 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 14 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only) |
| Jul | 4 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 12 | Mon | Last day to Drop full 12-week classes with 'W' record* |
| Aug | 6 | Fri | Last day of 12-week session classes |
* Indicates transactions may be done online via Campus Connection until 11:59 p.m. All other transactions must be done in the respective office or at One Stop during business hours.
** SAP = Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): At the end of each semester, academic performance is evaluated for the required completion of attempted credits, GPA, and degree completion within the maximum credits allowed. SAP is monitored for all students and determines eligibility for future financial aid.
Short Courses: Deadlines for courses shorter than the standard session are prorated based on length of course and start/end states (see the Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines section of the Academic Dates & Deadlines page).
Holds: Registration may be prevented by certain holds. Holds may be viewed on Campus Connection.
Students are responsible for registration activity, meeting deadlines and staying current with accounts. Check schedules and holds frequently and plan accordingly.
Academic Calendar 2019-2020
Fall 2019
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | 26 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. |
| Aug | 27 | Tue | First full day of classes |
| Sep | 2 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Sep | 3 | Tue | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run |
| Sep | 4 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection*Permit needed after this date. |
| Sep | 4 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Sep | 4 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Sep | 4 | Wed | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| Sep | 4 | Wed | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. |
| Sep | 10 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances |
| Sep | 11 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances* |
| Sep | 16 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail |
| Sep | 20 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Fall Degree Applications due |
| Sep | 20 | Fri | Graduate student Fall Graduate Degree Applications due |
| Sep | 23 | Mon | Last Day to Add Full Semester Classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. |
| Oct | 4 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only). |
| Oct | First | Week | Spring registration schedule available |
| Oct | 15 | Tue | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Oct | 18 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' |
| Oct | 21 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins |
| Nov | 3 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only). No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Nov | 4-24 | Mon | Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed |
| Nov | 11 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Nov | 15 | Fri | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* |
| Nov | 15 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall |
| Nov | 15 | Fri | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Nov | 15 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation |
| Nov | 25 | Mon | Open registration for spring |
| Nov | 27-29 | Wed-Fri | HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday& Friday) |
| Dec | 2 | Mon | Fall Commencement Participation deadline |
| Dec | 9-13 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week |
| Dec | 10 | Tue | Grade entry begins |
| Dec | 13 | Fri | Last day of Fall classes |
| Dec | 15 | Sun | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Dec | 16-20 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations |
| Dec | 20 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation |
| Dec | 20 | Fri | Commencement ceremony (2:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex) |
| Dec | 24 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Dec | 24 | Tue | Fall grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Dec | 25 | Wed | HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed) |
Spring 2020
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
Adjustments specific to COVID-19
| Date | Day | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Wed | HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed) | |
| Jan | 13 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. | |
| Jan | 14 | Tue | First full day of classes | |
| Jan | 20 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Jan | 22 | Wed | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run | |
| Jan | 23 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date. | |
| Jan | 23 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan | 23 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan | 23 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** | |
| Jan | 23 | Thu | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. | |
| Jan | 28 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances | |
| Jan | 29 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances* | |
| Feb | 3 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail | |
| Feb | 7 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Degree Applications due | |
| Feb | 7 | Fri | Graduate student Spring Graduate Degree Applications due | |
| Feb | 10 | Mon | Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. | |
| Feb | 17 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Feb | 24 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only) | |
| Mar | First | Week | Summer/Fall schedule available | |
| Mar | 6 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' | |
| Mar | 9 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins | |
| Mar | 15 | Sun | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Mar | 16-20 | Mon-Fri | Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open) | |
| Mar | 26 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
|
| Mar Apr |
30- |
Mon | Summer/Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed | |
| Apr | 9 | Thu | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* | |
| Apr | 9 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring | |
| Apr | 10-13 | Fri-Mon | HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday) | |
| Apr | 15 | Wed | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Apr | 17 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation | |
| Apr | 20 | Mon | Open registration for summer/fall | |
| Apr | 24 | Fri | Spring Commencement Participation deadline | |
| May | 4-8 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week | |
| May | 5 | Tue | Grade entry begins | |
| May | 8 | Fri | Last day of Spring classes | |
| May | 11-15 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations | |
| May | 15 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation | |
| May | 15 | Fri | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| May | 16 | Sat | Commencement ceremonies (10:00 & 2:00 in Fargodome) | |
| May | 19 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) | |
Summer 2020
| Full 12-week session: | May 19 - August 7 |
| Standard 4-week session: | May 19 - June 12 |
| Standard 8-week session: | June 16 - August 7 |
All Sessions |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 25 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jun | 16 | Tue | Undergraduate/Professional Summer Degree Application due |
| Jun | 16 | Tue | Summer Graduate Degree Applications due |
| Jun | 18 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.) ** |
| Jun | 18 | Thu | Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m. |
| Jun | 22 | Mon | Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met. |
| Jun | 24 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances* |
| Jul | 3 | Fri | HOLIDAY — Independence Day Observed (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jul | 10 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation |
| Jul | 27 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer |
| Aug | 7 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation |
| Aug | 7 | Fri | Last day of Summer classes |
| Aug | 11 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Aug | 11 | Tue | Summer grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Aug | 15 | Sat | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
4-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| May | 19 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session |
| May | 19 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session |
| May | 20 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session* |
| May | 20 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 20 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session classes only) |
| May | 22 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session |
| May | 26 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session classes only) |
| May | 26 | Tue | 4 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 1 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jun | 4 | Thu | Last day to Drop standard 4-week classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun | 12 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session classes |
8-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| Jun | 16 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session |
| Jun | 18 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session |
| Jun | 19 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session* |
| Jun | 19 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun | 19 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session classes only) |
| Jun | 24 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session |
| Jun | 30 | Tue | 8 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jul | 3 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session classes only) |
| Jul | 16 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 22 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week classes with 'W' record* |
12-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| May | 19 | Tue | Classes begin for 12-week session |
| May | 24 | Sun | Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session |
| May | 25 | Mon | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session* |
| May | 25 | Mon | Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 25 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only) |
| Jun | 3 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session |
| Jun | 9 | Tue | 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 15 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only) |
| Jul | 5 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 10 | Fri | Last day to Drop full 12-week classes with 'W' record* |
* Indicates transactions may be done online via Campus Connection until 11:59 p.m. All other transactions must be done in the respective office or at One Stop during business hours.
** SAP = Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): At the end of each semester, academic performance is evaluated for the required completion of attempted credits, GPA, and degree completion within the maximum credits allowed. SAP is monitored for all students and determines eligibility for future financial aid.
Short Courses: Deadlines for courses shorter than the standard session are prorated based on length of course and start/end states (see the Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines section of the Academic Dates & Deadlines page).
Holds: Registration may be prevented by certain holds. Holds may be viewed on Campus Connection.
Students are responsible for registration activity, meeting deadlines and staying current with accounts. Check schedules and holds frequently and plan accordingly.
Academic Calendar 2018-2019
Fall 2018
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | 20 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. |
| Aug | 21 | Tue | First full day of classes |
| Aug | 28 | Tue | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run |
| Aug | 29 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection*Permit needed after this date. |
| Aug | 29 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Aug | 29 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Aug | 29 | Wed | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| Aug | 29 | Wed | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. |
| Sep | 3 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Sep | 4 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances |
| Sep | 5 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances* |
| Sep | 10 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail |
| Sep | 14 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Fall Degree Applications due |
| Sep | 14 | Fri | Graduate student Fall Intent to Graduate forms due |
| Sep | 17 | Mon | Last Day to Add Full Semester Classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. |
| Sept | 28 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only). |
| Oct | First | Week | Spring registration schedule available |
| Oct | 12 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' |
| Oct | 15 | Mon | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Oct | 15 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins |
| Oct | 28 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only). No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Oct Nov |
29- 18 |
Mon | Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed |
| Nov | 9 | Fri | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* |
| Nov | 9 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall |
| Nov | 12 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Nov | 15 | Thu | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Nov | 16 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation |
| Nov | 19 | Mon | Open registration for spring |
| Nov | 22-23 | Thu-Fri | HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes, offices closed Thursday, offices open Friday) |
| Nov | 26 | Mon | Fall Commencement Participation deadline |
| Dec | 3-7 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week |
| Dec | 4 | Tue | Grade entry begins |
| Dec | 7 | Fri | Last day of Fall classes |
| Dec | 10-14 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations |
| Dec | 14 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation |
| Dec | 14 | Fri | Commencement ceremony (2:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex) |
| Dec | 15 | Sat | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Dec | 18 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Dec | 18 | Tue | Fall grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Dec | 25 | Tue | HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed) |
Spring 2019
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Date | Day | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Tue | HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed) | |
| Jan | 7 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. | |
| Jan | 8 | Tue | First full day of classes | |
| Jan | 16 | Wed | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run | |
| Jan | 17 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date. | |
| Jan | 17 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan | 17 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan | 17 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** | |
| Jan | 17 | Thu | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. | |
| Jan | 21 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Jan | 22 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances | |
| Jan | 23 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances* | |
| Jan | 28 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail | |
| Feb | 1 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Degree Applications due | |
| Feb | 1 | Fri | Graduate student Spring/Summer Intent to Graduate forms due | |
| Feb | 4 | Mon | Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. | |
| Feb | 18 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Feb | 18 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only) | |
| Mar | First | Week | Summer/Fall schedule available | |
| Mar | 1 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' | |
| Mar | 4 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins | |
| Mar | 11-15 | Mon-Fri | Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open) | |
| Mar | 15 | Fri | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Mar | 21 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
|
| Mar | 25 | Mon | Summer/Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed | |
| Apr | 5 | Fri | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* | |
| Apr | 5 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring | |
| Apr | 12 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation | |
| Apr | 15 | Mon | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Apr | 19-22 | Fri-Mon | HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday) | |
| Apr | 15 | Mon | Open registration for summer/fall | |
| Apr | 26 | Fri | Spring Commencement Participation deadline | |
| Apr May |
29- 3 |
Mon-Fri | Dead Week | |
| Apr | 30 | Tue | Grade entry begins | |
| May | 3 | Fri | Last day of Spring classes | |
| May | 6-10 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations | |
| May | 10 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation | |
| May | 11 | Sat | Commencement ceremonies (10:00 & 2:00 in Fargodome) | |
| May | 14 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) | |
| May | 14 | Tue | Spring grade access begins online (late evening) | |
| May | 15 | Wed | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
Summer 2019
Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines
| Full 12-week session: | May 14 - August 2 |
| Standard 4-week session: | May 14 - June 7 |
| Standard 8-week session: | June 11 - August 2 |
All Sessions |
|||
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 23 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| May | 23 | Thu | Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m. |
| May | 27 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| May | 31 | Fri | Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met.*** |
| Jun | 11 | Tue | Undergraduate/Professional Summer Degree Application due |
| Jun | 14 | Fri | Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances* |
| Jul | 4 | Thu | HOLIDAY — Independence Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jul | 5 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation |
| Jul | 22 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer |
| Aug | 2 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation |
| Aug | 2 | Fri | Last day of Summer classes |
| Aug | 6 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Aug | 6 | Tue | Summer grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Aug | 15 | Thu | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
4-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| May | 14 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session |
| May | 14 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session |
| May | 15 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session* |
| May | 15 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 15 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session classes only) |
| May | 17 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session |
| May | 21 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session classes only) |
| May | 21 | Tue | 4 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| May | 27 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| May | 30 | Thu | Last day to Drop standard 4-week classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun | 7 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session classes |
8-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| Jun | 11 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session |
| Jun | 13 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session |
| Jun | 14 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session* |
| Jun | 14 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun | 14 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session classes only) |
| Jun | 19 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session |
| Jun | 25 | Tue | 8 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 28 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session classes only) |
| Jul | 11 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 17 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week classes with 'W' record* |
12-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| May | 14 | Tue | Classes begin for 12-week session |
| May | 19 | Sun | Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session |
| May | 20 | Mon | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session* |
| May | 20 | Mon | Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 20 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only) |
| May | 29 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session |
| Jun | 4 | Tue | 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 10 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only) |
| Jun | 30 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 8 | Mon | Last day to Drop full 12-week session classes with 'W' record* |
* Indicates transactions may be done online via Campus Connection until 11:59 p.m. All other transactions must be done in the respective office or at One Stop during business hours.
** SAP = Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): At the end of each semester, academic performance is evaluated for the required completion of attempted credits, GPA, and degree completion within the maximum credits allowed. SAP is monitored for all students and determines eligibility for future financial aid.
***Financial aid disbursement for students enrolled in 8-week courses only will begin after the 8 week session begins once aid requirements are met.
Short Courses: Deadlines for courses shorter than the standard session are prorated based on length of course and start/end states (see the Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines section of the Academic Dates & Deadlines page).
Holds: Registration may be prevented by certain holds. Holds may be viewed on Campus Connection.
Students are responsible for registration activity, meeting deadlines and staying current with accounts. Check schedules and holds frequently and plan accordingly.
Academic Calendar 2017-2018
Fall 2017
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | 21 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. |
| Aug | 22 | Tue | First full day of classes |
| Aug | 29 | Tue | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run |
| Aug | 30 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection*Permit needed after this date. |
| Aug | 30 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Aug | 30 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) |
| Aug | 30 | Wed | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| Aug | 30 | Wed | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. |
| Sep | 4 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Sep | 5 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances |
| Sep | 6 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances* |
| Sep | 11 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail |
| Sep | 15 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Fall Degree Applications due |
| Sep | 18 | Mon | Last Day to Add Full Semester Classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. |
| Sep | 27 | Wed | Graduate student Fall Intent to Graduate forms due |
| Sept | 29 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only). |
| Oct | First | Week | Spring registration schedule available |
| Oct | 13 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' |
| Oct | 15 | Sun | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Oct | 16 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins |
| Oct | 29 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only). No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Oct Nov |
30- 19 |
Mon | Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed |
| Nov | 9 | Thurs | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* |
| Nov | 9 | Thurs | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall |
| Nov | 10 | Fri | HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Nov | 15 | Wed | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Nov | 17 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation |
| Nov | 20 | Mon | Open registration for spring |
| Nov | 23-24 | Thu-Fri | HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes, offices closed Thursday, offices open Friday) |
| Nov | 27 | Mon | Fall Commencement Participation deadline |
| Dec | 4-8 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week |
| Dec | 5 | Tue | Grade entry begins |
| Dec | 8 | Fri | Last day of Fall classes |
| Dec | 11-15 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations |
| Dec | 15 | Fri | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
| Dec | 15 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation |
| Dec | 15 | Fri | Commencement ceremony (2:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex) |
| Dec | 19 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Dec | 19 | Tue | Fall grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Dec | 25 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed) |
Spring 2018
| Date | Day | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Mon | HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed) | |
| Jan | 8 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. | |
| Jan | 9 | Tue | First full day of classes | |
| Jan | 15 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Jan | 17 | Wed | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run | |
| Jan | 18 | Thu | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date. | |
| Jan | 18 | Thu | Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan | 18 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only) | |
| Jan | 18 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** | |
| Jan | 18 | Thu | Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. | |
| Jan | 23 | Tue | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances | |
| Jan | 24 | Wed | Payments due for NDSU account balances* | |
| Jan | 29 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail | |
| Feb | 2 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Degree Applications due | |
| Feb | 5 | Mon | Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. | |
| Feb | 16 | Fri | Graduate student Spring/Summer Intent to Graduate forms due | |
| Feb | 19 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed) | |
| Feb | 19 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only) | |
| Mar | First | Week | Summer/Fall schedule available | |
| Mar | 2 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' | |
| Mar | 5 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins | |
| Mar | 12-16 | Mon-Fri | Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open) | |
| Mar | 15 | Thu | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Mar | 22 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
|
|
Mar |
26- 15 |
Mon | Summer/Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed | |
| Mar Apr |
30- 2 |
Fri-Mon | HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday) | |
| Apr | 6 | Fri | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* | |
| Apr | 6 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring | |
| Apr | 13 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation | |
| Apr | 15 | Sun | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Apr | 16 | Mon | Open registration for summer/fall | |
| Apr | 27 | Fri | Spring Commencement Participation deadline | |
| Apr May |
30- 4 |
Mon-Fri | Dead Week | |
| May | 1 | Tue | Grade entry begins | |
| May | 4 | Fri | Last day of Spring classes | |
| May | 7-11 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations | |
| May | 11 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation | |
| May | 12 | Sat | Commencement ceremonies (10:00 & 2:00 in Fargodome) | |
| May | 15 | Tue | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| May | 15 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) | |
| May | 15 | Tue | Spring grade access begins online (late evening) | |
Summer 2018
| Full 12-week session: | May 15 - August 3 |
| Standard 4-week session: | May 15 - June 8 |
| Standard 8-week session: | June 12 - August 3 |
All Sessions |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
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| May | 24 | Thu | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| May | 24 | Thu | Summer Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant amounts for eligible students based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. |
| May | 28 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| May | 31 | Thu | Financial aid disbursement begins once aid requirements are met *** |
| Jun | 12 | Tue | Undergraduate/Professional Summer Degree Application due |
| Jun | 15 | Fri | Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances* |
| Jul | 4 | Wed | HOLIDAY — Independence Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jul | 6 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation |
| Jul | 23 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer |
| Aug | 3 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation |
| Aug | 3 | Fri | Last day of Summer classes |
| Aug | 7 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Aug | 7 | Tue | Summer grade access begins online (late evening) |
| Aug | 15 | Wed | Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) |
4-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| May | 15 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session |
| May | 15 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session |
| May | 16 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session* |
| May | 16 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 16 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session classes only) |
| May | 18 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session |
| May | 22 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session classes only) |
| May | 22 | Tue | 4 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| May | 28 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| May | 31 | Thu | Last day to Drop standard 4-week classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun | 8 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session classes |
8-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| Jun | 12 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session |
| Jun | 14 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session |
| Jun | 15 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session* |
| Jun | 15 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun | 15 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session classes only) |
| Jun | 20 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session |
| Jun | 26 | Tue | 8 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 29 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session classes only) |
| Jul | 12 | Thu | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 18 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week classes with 'W' record* |
12-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| May | 15 | Tue | Classes begin for 12-week session |
| May | 20 | Sun | Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session |
| May | 21 | Mon | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session* |
| May | 21 | Mon | Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 21 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only) |
| May | 30 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session |
| Jun | 5 | Tue | 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 11 | Mon | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only) |
| Jul | 1 | Sun | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only) No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date. |
| Jul | 9 | Mon | Last day to Drop full 12-week session classes with 'W' record* |
* Indicates transactions may be done online via Campus Connection until 11:59 p.m. All other transactions must be done in the respective office or at One Stop during business hours.
** SAP = Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): At the end of each semester, academic performance is evaluated for the required completion of attempted credits, GPA, and degree completion within the maximum credits allowed. SAP is monitored for all students and determines eligibility for future financial aid.
***Financial aid disbursement for students enrolled in 8-week courses only will begin after the 8 week session begins once aid requirements are met.
Short Courses: Deadlines for courses shorter than the standard session are prorated based on length of course and start/end states (see the Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines section of the Academic Dates & Deadlines page).
Holds: Registration may be prevented by certain holds. Holds may be viewed on Campus Connection.
Students are responsible for registration activity, meeting deadlines and staying current with accounts. Check schedules and holds frequently and plan accordingly.