2020-2021 Academic Calendar
Additional campus dates and deadlines can be found here.
Fall Semester 2020, August - December
| Aug. 1 |
Thursday, UCM Scholarship Finder accepted through February 1, 2021. |
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Aug. 13
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Thursday, residence halls open for new first year students, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Aug. 14
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Friday, university apartments open, 10 a.m.
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Aug. 14
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Friday, faculty planning.
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Aug. 16
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Sunday, residence halls open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Aug. 17
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Monday, 8 a.m., classes begin.
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| Aug. 17-25 |
Monday-Tuesday, Enrollment Validation Process. See instructions for details. |
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Aug. 19
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Wednesday, last day for enrollment and changing classes for first-half semester classes. Waitlist for first-half semester classes ends. |
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Aug. 19
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Wednesday, last day for a 100% refund for first-half semester classes.
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Aug. 19
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Wednesday, last day to change a first-half semester class to/from audit grade mode. |
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Aug. 20
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Thursday, last day for enrollment and changing classes for full semester classes. Waitlist for full semester classes ends. |
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Aug. 20
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Thursday, last day for a 100% refund for full semester classes.
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Aug. 20
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Thursday, last day to change a full semester class to/from audit grade mode. |
| Aug. 20 |
Thursday, course drops for classes that started Monday/Tuesday for Enrollment Validation after 10 a.m. |
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Aug. 24
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Monday, last day for a 50% refund for first-half semester classes.
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| Aug. 25 |
Tuesday, course drops for classes that started Wednesday-Sunday for Enrollment Validation after 10 a.m. |
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Aug. 26
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Wednesday, last day for a 50% refund for full semester classes.
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| Aug. 27 |
Thursday, last day for a 25% refund for first-half semester classes.
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| Aug. 30 |
Sunday, Career Services - JCPenney Online Dress Shopping Event |
| Aug. 31 |
Monday, last day to award a summer degree/certificate. (always the last working day of August) |
| Sept. 1 |
Wednesday, last day for a 25% refund for full semester classes.. |
| Sept. 3 |
Wednesday, last day to change a first-half semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode. |
| Sept. 7 |
Monday, Labor Day Holiday, CLASSES DISMISSED and UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED. |
| Sept. 9 |
Wednesday, Career Services - Business & Professional Studies Virtual Career Expo through Handshake |
| Sept. 10 |
Thursday, Career Services - Health, Science & Technology Virtual Career Expo through Handshake |
| Sept. 14 |
Monday, Fall Census Date (always the 5th Monday of the fall/spring semesters) |
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Sept. 18
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Friday, last day to drop a first-half semester class.* (always the 5th Friday of the semester)
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Sept. 18
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Friday, last day to change a full semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode. (always the 5th Friday of the semester) |
| Sept. 21 |
Monday, Holds due by offices for spring enrollment. (always the 6th Monday of the fall/spring semesters) |
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Sept. 25-27
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Friday-Saturday-Sunday, Family Weekend.
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Sept. 29
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Tuesday, Student Progress Reports due by noon in MyCentral. (always the 7th Tuesday of the semester)
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Oct. 1
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Thursday, 2021-2022 FAFSA available at fafsa.gov |
| Oct. 2 |
Friday, Spring 2021 course schedule available to view in MyCentral. |
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Oct. 9
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Friday, final examinations for first-half semester classes and end of first-half semester. (always the 8th Friday of the semester)
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Oct. 9
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Friday, last day to petition for a grade appeal of a 2020 summer semester course. (always the 8th Friday of the semester)
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Oct. 12
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Monday, second-half semester classes begin. (always the 9th Monday of the semester)
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| Oct. 12-20 |
Monday-Tuesday, Enrollment Validation Process. See instructions for details. |
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Oct. 13
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Tuesday, grades due at noon for first-half semester classes and classes that ended before October 12th.
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Oct. 14
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Wednesday, last day to add/change a second-half semester class. Waitlist for second-half semester classes ends. |
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Oct. 14
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Wednesday, last day for a 100%refund for second-half semester classes.
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Oct. 14
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Wednesday, last day to change a second-half semester class to/from audit grade mode. |
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Oct. 14
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Wednesday, grades available for first-half semester classes and classes that ended before October 12th.
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| Oct. 14 |
Wednesday, Career Services - Education Virtual Event |
| Oct. 15 |
Thursday, course drops for classes that started Monday/Tuesday for Enrollment Validation after 10 a.m. |
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Oct. 19
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Monday, last day for a 50% refund for second-half semester classes.
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Oct. 19
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Oct. 19
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Monday, cap and gown distribution for Fall graduation begins at the University Store at The Crossing through commencement day.
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| Oct. 20 |
Tuesday, course drops for classes that started Wednesday-Sunday for Enrollment Validation after 10 a.m. |
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Oct. 22
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Thursday, last day for a 25% refund for second-half semester classes.
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Oct. 23
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Friday, last day to drop a full semester class.* (always the 10th Friday of the fall semester)
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| Oct. 25 |
Homecoming |
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Oct. 26
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Oct. 28
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Oct. 29
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Wednesday, last day to change a second-half semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode. |
| Oct. 30 |
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| Oct. 30 |
Friday, last day to apply for Fall graduation to have name included in the printed commencement program. (always the 11th Friday of the semester)
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| Nov. 4 |
Wednesday, spring enrollment open to all students. |
| Nov. 6 |
Friday, Graduation fees posted for fall graduation candidates. (always the first Friday in November) |
| Nov. 6 |
Friday, Summer 2021 schedule available for schools to review (available to public on December 18th). |
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Nov. 13
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Friday, last day to drop a second-half semester class.* (always the 13th Friday of the fall semester)
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| Nov. 13 |
Friday, last day to petition for reinstatement for spring semester (for suspended and dismissed students) |
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Nov. 20
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Friday, residence halls close, 6 p.m.
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| Nov. 20 |
Friday, Fall 2021 schedule available for schools to review (available to public on January 29th). |
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Nov. 23-25
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Monday through Wednesday, fall break, CLASSES DISMISSED.
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Nov. 26-27
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Thursday-Friday, Thanksgiving holiday, CLASSES DISMISSED AND UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
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Nov. 29
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Sunday, residence halls open, noon.
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| Dec. 4 |
Friday, Summer semester U grades change to F grades if no other grade reported. (always the Friday of the 16th week of classes)
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Dec. 4
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Friday, last day of fall semester classes. (always the Friday of the 16th week of classes) |
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Dec. 7-11
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Monday through Friday, fall semester final examinations (includes second-half semester classes).
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| Dec. 11 |
Friday, 9 a.m. training for commencement stationary and program hooders at the Multipurpose Building |
| Dec. 11 |
Friday, 9:30 a.m. training for commencement faculty marshals at the Multipurpose Building |
| Dec. 11 |
Friday, Registrar’s Office closes at 11 a.m. in preparation for Commencement Ceremonies |
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Dec. 11
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Friday, residence halls close, 6 p.m.
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Dec. 11
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Dec. 12
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| Dec. 13 |
Sunday, Commencement Ceremonies |
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Dec. 15
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Tuesday, grades due at noon for second-half semester and full semester classes.
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Dec. 16
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Wednesday, final semester grades available in MyCentral.
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Dec. 18
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Friday, Summer 2021 course schedule available to view in MyCentral.
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Dec. 24-31
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Winter holidays, UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
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Spring Semester 2021, January - May
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Jan. 1
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Friday, New Year’s Day observed, UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
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Jan. 4
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Monday, offices open.
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Jan. 8
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Friday, University apartments open, 8 a.m.
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Jan. 10
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Sunday, residence halls open, noon.
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Jan. 11
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Monday, 8 a.m., classes begin.
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| Jan. 11-19 |
Monday-Tuesday, Enrollment Validation Process. See instructions for details. |
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Jan. 13
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Wednesday, last day for enrollment and changing classes for first-half semester classes. Waitlist for first-half semester classes ends. |
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Jan. 13
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Wednesday, last day for a 100% refund for first-half semester classes.
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Jan. 13
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Wednesday, last day to change a first-half semester class to/from audit grade mode. |
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Jan. 14
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Thursday, last day for enrollment and changing classes for full semester classes. Waitlist for full semester classes ends. |
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Jan. 14
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Thursday, last day for a 100% refund for full semester classes.
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Jan. 14
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Thursday, last day to change a full semester class to/from audit grade mode. |
| Jan. 14 |
Thursday, course drops for classes that started Monday/Tuesday for Enrollment Validation after 10 a.m. |
| Jan. 15 |
Friday, last day to award a fall degree/certificate. (always January 15th or the next earliest weekday if on a weekend) |
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Jan. 18
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Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, CLASSES DISMISSED and UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
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Jan. 19
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Tuesday, last day for a 50% refund for first-half semester classes.
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| Jan. 19 |
Tuesday, course drops for classes that started Wednesday-Sunday for Enrollment Validation after 10 a.m. |
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Jan. 21
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Thursday, last day for a 50% refund for full semester classes.
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Jan. 22
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Friday, last day for a 25% refund for first-half semester classes.
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Jan. 27
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Wednesday, last day for a 25% refund for full semester classes.
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Jan. 28
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Thursday, last day to change a first-half semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode. |
| Feb. 1 |
Monday, UCM Scholarship Finder Applications due today. |
| Feb. 1 |
Monday, priority date for submission of the 2020-2021 Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) to the national FAFSA processing agency for consideration for the Access Missouri Grant. |
| Feb. 4 |
Thursday, Career Services - Spring Career Expo |
| Feb. 5 |
Friday, Career Services - Spring Interview Day |
| Feb. 8 |
Monday, Spring Census Date (always the 5th Monday of the fall/spring semesters) |
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Feb. 12
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Friday, last day to drop a first-half semester class.* (always the 5th Friday of the semester)
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Feb. 12
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Friday, last day to change a full semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode. (always the 5th Friday of the semester) |
| Feb. 12 |
Friday, Fall 2021 course schedule available to view in MyCentral. |
| Feb. 15 |
Monday, Holds due by offices for summer/fall enrollment. (always the 6th Monday of the fall/spring semesters) |
| Feb. 15 |
Monday, Last day to apply for spring or summer graduation to receive an invitation to participate in the May ceremonies |
| Feb. 17 |
Wednesday, Career Services - Spring Etiquette Dinner |
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Feb. 23
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Tuesday, Student Progress Reports available at noon in MyCentral. (always the 7th Tuesday of the semester)
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| March 1 |
Monday, Curriculum Deadline for 2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, including Four Year Guides. |
| March 1 |
Monday, Career Services - Nursing Hiring Day |
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March 5
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Friday, final examinations for first-half semester classes and end of first-half semester.
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March 5
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Friday, last day to petition for a grade appeal of a fall semester course. (always the 8th Friday of the semester)
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March 8
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Monday, second-half semester classes begin. (always the 9th Monday of the semester)
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| March 8 |
Monday, Career Services - Education Interview Day Booths and Interviews |
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March 8-16
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Monday-Tuesday, Enrollment Validation Process. See instructions for details |
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March 9
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Tuesday, grades due at noon for first-half semester classes and classes that ended before March 7th.
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March 10
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Wednesday, last day to add/change a second-half semester class. Waitlist for second-half semester classes ends. |
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March 10
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Wednesday, last day for a 100% refund for second-half semester classes.
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March 10
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Wednesday, last day to change a second-half semester class to/from audit grade mode. |
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March 10
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Wednesday, grades available for first-half semester classes and classes that ended before March 7th.
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| March 11 |
Thursday, course drops for classes that started Monday/Tuesday for Enrollment Validation after 10 a.m. |
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March 12
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Friday, residence halls close, 6 p.m.
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| March 15 |
Monday, last day to RSVP for May commencement ceremonies (participation is not guaranteed, is first-come first-served based on RSVP submission) |
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March 15-19
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Monday through Friday, Spring Break, CLASSES DISMISSED.
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March 21
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Sunday, residence halls open, noon.
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March 22
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March 22
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Monday, last day for a 50% refund for second-half semester classes.
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| March 22 |
Monday, cap and gown distribution for spring and summer graduation begins at the University Store at The Crossing through commencement day. |
| March 23 |
Tuesday, course drops for classes that started Wednesday-Sunday for Enrollment Validation after 10 a.m. |
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March 25
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Thursday, last day for a 25% refund for second-half semester classes.
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March 26
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Friday, last day to drop a full semester class.
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March 26
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Friday, last day to apply for Spring and Summer graduation to have name included in the printed commencement program. (always the 11th Friday of the Semester)
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| March 28 |
Sunday, Career Services - JCPenney SuitUp Event |
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March 29
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March 31
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Wednesday, last day to change a second-half semester class to/from pass/fail grade mode. |
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March 31
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| April 1 |
Thursday, priority date for submission of the 2020-2021 Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) to the national FAFSA processing agency for SEOG and Federal Work Study. |
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April 2
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| April 2 |
Friday, Spring 2022 schedule available to Schools for edits. |
| April 2 |
Friday, Graduation fees posted for spring graduation candidates. (always the first Friday in April) |
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April 7
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Wednesday, summer/fall enrollment open to all students.
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April 14
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Wednesday, last day to petition for reinstatement for summer semester (for suspended and dismissed students) |
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April 16
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Friday, last day to drop a second-half semester class. (always the 14th Friday of the spring semester)
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April 30
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Friday, last day of spring semester classes. (always the Friday of the 16th week of classes)
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| April 30 |
Friday, Fall semester U grades change to F grades if no other grade reported. (always the Friday of the 16th week of classes)
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| May 3-6 |
Monday through Thursday 8-5 commencement name cards available in the Registrar’s Office (WDE 1000). |
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May 3-7
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Monday through Friday, spring semester final examinations (includes second-half semester classes).
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| May 7 |
Friday, 9 a.m. training for commencement stationary and program hooders at the Multipurpose Building |
| May 7 |
Friday, 9:30 a.m. training for commencement faculty marshals at the Multipurpose Building |
| May 7 |
Friday, Registrar’s Office closes at 11 a.m. in preparation for Commencement Ceremonies |
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May 7
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Friday, housing facilities close, 6 p.m.
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May 7
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Friday, 2:30 p.m. Graduate Commencement Ceremony, and 6:00 p.m. CHST Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. |
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May 8
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May 11
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Tuesday, grades due at noon for second-half semester and full semester classes.
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May 12
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Wednesday, final semester grades available in MyCentral.
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Summer Sessions 2021, May - August
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May 16
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Sunday, housing facilities open for summer term.
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May 17
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Monday, 1st 6-week (session S6F) and 12-week (session SFM) sessions begin.
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| May 17-25 |
Monday-Tuesday, Enrollment Validation Process. See instructions for details. |
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May 18
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Tuesday, last day to add a 1st 6-week class.
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May 19
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Wednesday, last day to add a 12-week class.
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May 28
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Friday, last day to award a spring degree/certificate. (always the last working day of May) |
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May 31
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Monday, Memorial Day holiday, CLASSES DISMISSED and UNIVERSITY OFFICES CLOSED.
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| June 1 |
Tuesday, 2nd 6-week (session S6G) and 8-week (session S9K) sessions begin. (always first day of week 3 of summer semester)
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| June 1-8 |
Tuesday-Tuesday, Enrollment Validation Process. See instructions for details. |
| June 2 |
Wednesday, last day to add a 2nd 6-week class. |
| June 3 |
Thursday, last day to add an 8-week class. |
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June 11
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Friday, last day to drop a 1st 6-week class. (always the 4th Friday of the summer semester)
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June 24
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Thursday, 1st 6-week sessions end and final exams.
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June 25
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Friday, last day to drop a 2nd 6-week class. (always the 6th Friday of the summer semester)
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June 25
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Friday, last day to petition for a grade appeal of a spring semester course. (always the 6th Friday of the summer semester)
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June 28
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Monday, 3rd 6-week (session S6H) session begins. (always Monday of week 7 of summer semester)
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| June 28-July 6 |
Monday-Tuesday, Enrollment Validation Process. See instructions for details. |
| June 29 |
Tuesday, last day to add a 3rd 6-week class. |
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June 29
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Tuesday, grades due at noon for 1st 6-week session classes.
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June 30
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Wednesday, grades available for 1st 6-week session in MyCentral.
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| July 2 |
Friday, last day to drop an 8-week class. (always the 7th Friday of the summer semester unless campus is closed, then it’s the next business day) |
| July 2 |
Friday, Graduation fees posted for summer graduation candidates. (always the first Friday in July, if a holiday, the next Monday) |
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July 8
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Thursday, 2nd 6-week session ends and final exams. (always Thursday of week 8 of summer semester)
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July 9
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Friday, last day to drop a 12-week class. (always the 8th Friday of the summer semester)
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July 13
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Tuesday, grades due at noon for 2nd 6-week session classes.
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July 14
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Wednesday, grades available for 2nd 6-week session in MyCentral.
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| July 14 |
Wednesday, last day to petition for reinstatement for fall semester (for suspended and dismissed students) |
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July 22
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Thursday, 8-week session ends and final exams. (always Thursday of week 10 of summer semester)
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July 23
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Friday, last day to drop a 3rd 6-week class. (always the 10th Friday of the summer semester)
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July 27
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Tuesday, grades due at noon for 8-week session classes.
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July 28
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Wednesday, grades available for 8-week session in MyCentral.
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Aug. 5
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Thursday, 3rd 6-week and 12-week sessions end and final exams.
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| Aug. 5 |
Thursday, Summer Census Date (always the last Thursday of the summer semester) |
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Aug. 6
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Friday, Spring semester U grades change to F grades if no other grade reported. (always the Friday of the 12th week of summer semester)
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Aug. 10
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Tuesday, grades due at noon for last 6-week session and 12-week session classes.
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Aug. 11
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Wednesday, grades available for last 6-week session and 12-week session in MyCentral.
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| Aug. 31 |
Tuesday, last day to award a summer degree/certificate. |
*NOTE: In addition to full semester (16-week) and half-semester (8-week) classes, UCM offers many classes that are on a variable schedule. The start, end, refund (100%, 50%, and 25%), and last day to drop dates may vary for individual classes. The full schedule of UCM course offerings can be found online in the public Schedule of Courses site. Students can find the refund and last day to drop deadlines for their particular courses online in MyCentral. Go to the “Student Records and Registration tab” tab, under Registration using the “Check Refund and Withdrawal Dates” link. Additional dates and deadlines can be found here. More information can be found in the “Standards and Regulations” section of this catalog.
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