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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 | First | Week | Spring/Summer registration schedule available |
| Oct | Second | 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 |
| Nov | 15 | 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 | Wed-Fri | HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday& Friday) |
| Dec | 6-10 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week |
| Dec | 7 | Tue | Grade entry begins |
| Dec | 10 | Fri | Last day of Fall classes |
| Dec | 13-17 | Mon-Fri | 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 | First | Week | Fall schedule available | |
| Mar | Second | 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 | Mon-Fri | 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 | Fri-Mon | 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 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week | |
| May | 3 | Tue | Grade entry begins | |
| May | 6 | Fri | Last day of Spring classes | |
| May | 9-13 | Mon-Fri | 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. |
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| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
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| 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. |
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|
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Academic Calendar 2016-2017
Fall 2016
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug | 22 | Mon | Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. |
| Aug | 23 | Tue | First full day of classes |
| Aug | 30 | Tue | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run |
| 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/Scholarship 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 | 12 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail |
| Sep | 16 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Fall Degree Applications due |
| Sep | 19 | Mon | Last Day to Add Full Semester Classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. |
| Sep | 23 | Fri | Graduate student Fall Intent to Graduate forms due |
| Sept | 30 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only). |
| 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 | 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. |
| Oct | 31-Nov 20 | Mon | Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed |
| Nov | 10 | Thurs | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* |
| Nov | 10 | Thurs | 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 | 21 | Mon | Open registration for spring |
| Nov | 24-25 | Thu-Fri | HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes, offices closed Thursday, offices open Friday) |
| Dec | 2 | Fri | Fall Commencement Participation deadline |
| Dec | 5-9 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week |
| Dec | 6 | Tue | Grade entry begins |
| Dec | 9 | Fri | Last day of Fall classes |
| Dec | 12-16 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations |
| Dec | 15 | Thurs | 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 | Commencement ceremony (2:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex) |
| Dec | 20 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| Dec | 21 | Wed | Fall grade access begins online |
| Dec | 26 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed) |
Spring 2017
| 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 | 18 | Wed | Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run | |
| 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 | 30 | Mon | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail | |
| Feb | 3 | Fri | Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Degree Applications due | |
| Feb | 6 | Mon | Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date. | |
| Feb | 10 | Fri | Graduate student Spring Intent to Graduate forms due | |
| 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 | 3 | Fri | Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F' | |
| Mar | 6 | Mon | 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins | |
| Mar | 13-17 | Mon-Fri | Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open) | |
| 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. |
|
| Apr | 3-23 | Mon | Summer/Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed | |
| Apr | 7 | Fri | Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record* | |
| Apr | 7 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring | |
| Apr | 14-17 | Fri-Mon | HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday) | |
| Apr | 14 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation | |
| Apr | 15 | Sat | Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.) | |
| Apr | 18 | Tue | Spring Commencement Participation deadline | |
| Apr | 24 | Mon | Open registration for summer/fall | |
| May | 1-5 | Mon-Fri | Dead Week | |
| May | 2 | Tue | Grade entry begins | |
| May | 5 | Fri | Last day of Spring classes | |
| May | 8-12 | Mon-Fri | Final Examinations | |
| May | 12 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation | |
| May | 13 | Sat | Commencement ceremonies (10:00 & 2:00 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.) | |
| May | 16 | Tue | Spring grade access begins online (late evening) | |
Summer 2017
| Full 12-week session: | May 16 - August 4 |
| Standard 4-week session: | May 16 - June 9 |
| Standard 8-week session: | June 13 - August 4 |
| All Sessions | |||
| Date | Day | Description | |
| May | 29 | Mon | HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jun | 1 | Thu | Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances* |
| Jun | 9 | Fri | Graduate student Summer Intent to Graduate forms due |
| Jun | 13 | Tue | Undergraduate/Professional Summer Degree Application due |
| Jun | 16 | Fri | Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)** |
| Jul | 4 | Tue | HOLIDAY — Independence Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Jul | 7 | Fri | Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation |
| Aug | 4 | Fri | Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation |
| Aug | 4 | Fri | Last day of Summer classes |
| Aug | 8 | Tue | Grades due (12:00 p.m.) |
| 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 |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 16 | Tue | Classes begin for 4-week session |
| May | 16 | Tue | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session |
| May | 17 | Wed | Eligible Pell/TEACH Grants based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. (4-week session) |
| May | 17 | Wed | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session* |
| May | 17 | Wed | Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| May | 17 | Wed | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session classes only) |
| May | 19 | Fri | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session |
| May | 23 | Tue | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session classes only) |
| May | 23 | Tue | 4 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| May | 29 | 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 | Wed | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances (4-week session) |
| Jun | 1 | Thu | Last day to Drop standard 4-week classes with 'W' record* |
| Jun | 9 | Fri | Last day of 4-week session classes |
8-Week Session |
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| Date | Day | Description | |
| Jun | 13 | Tue | Classes begin for 8-week session |
| Jun | 15 | Thu | Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session |
| Jun | 16 | Fri | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session* |
| Jun | 16 | Fri | Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session classes @ 100% refund* |
| Jun | 16 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session classes only) |
| Jun | 21 | Wed | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances (8-week session) |
| Jun | 21 | Wed | Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session |
| Jun | 27 | Tue | 8 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| Jun | 30 | Fri | Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session classes only) |
| Jul | 13 | 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 | 19 | Wed | Last day to Drop standard 8-week classes with 'W' record* |
| 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 | Eligible Pell/TEACH Grants based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m. (full 12-week session) |
| May | 22 | Mon | Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session* |
| 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 | Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances (12-week session) |
| 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) |
| Jun | 13 | Tue | 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
| 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 session classes with 'W' record* |
| Jul | 10 | Mon | 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records) |
* 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, which is calculated on completion of attempted credits, GPA and length of program to determine financial aid eligibility for all students.
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.