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Spring Term: January 27–May 16, 2020

Thursday, October 31

Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before spring registration opens

Friday, November 1 to Monday, January 13

Accessibility request period

Thursday, November 7

Registration opens at 9 am for degree candidates
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.

Tuesday, November 12

Registration opens at 9 am for all students
Register early for best choice of courses. You must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.

Monday, January 13

Full payment deadline
Pay your balance in full by this date. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists. Registration with immediate full payment remains open through January 23.

Thursday, January 16

Last day to take the test of critical reading and writing skills before spring registration ends

Thursday, January 16

English proficiency requirement deadline

Thursday, January 23

Registration deadline
Last day to register for spring term courses. Late registration is not permitted after this date.

Friday, January 24 to Sunday, February 2

Course change period
For registered students only

Monday, January 27

Classes begin

Saturday, February 1 to Friday, May 1

Premedical program application period (apply early; program often fills before deadline)

Sunday, February 2

Course changes deadline

Sunday, February 2

Course drop deadline for full-tuition refund

Sunday, February 9

Course drop deadline for half-tuition refund

Sunday, March 15 to Wednesday, April 15

Degree program application period for spring

Friday, April 24

Withdrawal deadline (no tuition refund)

Monday, May 11 to Saturday, May 16

Final exams and last class meetings

Tuesday, May 26

Grades available online in Online Services

Thursday, May 28

Commencement

Wednesday, July 1 to Saturday, August 1

Degree program application period for summer
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