Important Dates for Fall 2021
Academic Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Event | SHORT SESSION I | FULL SESSION | SHORT SESSION II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising for Currently Enrolled Students | FEB 8 – MAR 5, 2021 | FEB 8 – MAR 5, 2021 | FEB 8 – MAR 5, 2021 |
| Regular Registration | MAR 8 – JUL 28, 2021 * | MAR 8 – JUL 28, 2021 * | MAR 8 – SEP 30, 2021 * |
| Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment | JUL 29 | JUL 29 | OCT 1 |
| Late Registration ($50 late fee begins on first day of classes) |
JUL 29 – AUG 12 * |
JUL 29 – AUG 16 * |
OCT 1 – OCT 7 * |
| Classes Begin | AUG 11 | AUG 11 | OCT 6 |
| Drop/Add (Only for students with existing schedules) | AUG 11-12 | AUG 11-16 | OCT 6-7 |
| Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment |
AUG 17 | AUG 17 | OCT 8 |
| University Holidays | SEPT 6 | SEPT 6 NOV 22-28 |
NOV 22-28 |
| Last Day to remove Incomplete grades ("I") | " | SEPT 28 | " |
| Midterm Grades Due | SEPT 1 | OCT 6 | NOV 3 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade | SEPT 3 | OCT 13 | NOV 5 |
| Advising for Spring/Summer 2022 Currently Enrolled Students | SEPT 13 – OCT 8, 2021 | SEPT 13 – OCT 8, 2021 | SEPT 13 – OCT 8, 2021 |
| Regular Registration for Spring/Summer 2022 (Tentative) | OCT 11 – DEC 10, 2021 | OCT 11 – DEC 10, 2021 | OCT 11 – DEC 10, 2021 |
| Last Day of Classes | SEPT 29 | DEC 1 | NOV 30 |
| Final Exams | SEPT 30 & OCT 1 | DEC 2-3 & 6-7 | DEC 1-2 |
| Grades Due | OCT 5 Noon |
DEC 8 Noon |
DEC 6 Noon |
| Commencement Ceremony | December 8 & 9 | ||
| Fall 2021 Degree will be posted by | February 18 | ||
| Fall 2021 Diploma mailing | March 1 | ||
* Registration closes at midnight on the final day of regular and late registration.
All campuses close at noon on Friday, Spring and Fall semesters. Summer semester closed on Fridays.
Business Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Calendar Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting the Completed and Signed FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to the federal processor | 3/12/2020 |
| Priority Registration for Enrolled Students | 3/11-14/2020 |
| Fall Semester Deadline for Submitting All Supporting Documentation requested by the Office Of Financial Aid | 4/26/2020 |
| New Student Orientation Begin for Spring | Click Here |
| Priority Graduate Admission Deadline | Click Here |
| Late Graduate Admission Deadline | Click Here |
| Priority Undergraduate Admission Completion Deadline | 7/13/2021 |
| Payment Deadline for Full and Session I and eCore Full and Session I Regular Registration | 7/28/2021 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | 7/29/2021 |
| Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP Registration Begin Date | 7/29/2021 |
| Last Day for Accuplacer retake for Admission Decision | 8/4/2021 |
| Bookstore Charges Open for Financial Aid | 8/4/2021 |
| Last Day for New Students to Register for Full Session | 8/10/2021 |
| Residence Hall Move in days Macon, Cochran and Eastman Campuses | 8/6/21 - 8/10/21 |
| Payment Deadline for Full and Session I and eCore Full and Session I Late Registration and Drop/Add | 8/16/2021 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Late Registration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | 8/17/2021 |
| First Financial Aid Refund Date | 9/8/2021 |
| Summer 2021 degrees posted by | 9/13/2021 |
| Summer 2021 diplomas mailed by | 9/27/2021 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | 9/30/2021 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II & eCore Session II Drop/Add & Late Registration | 10/7/2021 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for late registration & drop/add Session II & eCore Session II | 10/8/2021 |
| New Student Orientation Begin for Summer | Click Here |
| Grades Available in SWORDS | 12/15/2021 |