Academic Calendar

The William Woods University Calendar is published by the Office of Academic Affairs and lists key dates during the academic year and the Summer Session of the University. Changes may be made in this calendar without notification. Schedule modifications made subsequent to the publication of this document are announced through memoranda, newsletters, and other official documents and publications of the University.

2019-2020

Fall 2019

Fall 2019
August 19 - December 6
Fall athletes move in	August 2
Greeks move in Orientation Leaders, Sorority Women, and IFC Officers Check in (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)	August 11
Fraternity Men, Peer Players, and Honors Mentors Check in (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)	August 12
New student orientation	August 15
Returning Students Check in (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.)	August 17
Returning Students Check in (12:00 - 2:00 p.m.)	August 18
8-week session 1 begins Fall 2019 classes begin Add-Drop Begins	August 19
Deadline to add 8-week session 1 course Deadline to drop 8-week session 1 course without fees Deadline to add Fall 2019 course Deadline to drop Fall 2019 course without fees	August 23
Labor Day, no classes	September 2
Last day to withdraw from Fall 2019 course or change status (full time to part time) with pro rated refund	September 13
Last day to drop 8-week session 1 course without a grade	September 20
8-week session 1 ends	October 11
Mid-Term grades posted	October 13
Fall Holiday, no classes 8-week session 2 begins	October 14
Fall holiday	October 15
Application to Graduation due for April 2020 Commencement	October 18
Last day to withdraw from Fall 2019 classes or WWU without receiving grades	October 25
Board of trustees meeting	October 25 - 27
Advising for Seniors/Juniors/Honors	October 28 - November 1
Registration begins for Senior and Honors	November 4
Advising for Sophomores/Freshman	November 4 - 8
Registration opens for Juniors	November 6
Registration opens for Sophomores	November 11
Registration opens for Freshman	November 13
Last day to drop 8-week session 2 without a grade	November 15
Senior showcase	November 19
Thanksgiving break, no classes	November 27 - 29
Final exams	December 2 - 6
8-week session 2 ends Fall 2019 courses end	December 6
Classes end	December 6
Winter Break, no classes	December 9 - January 5

Spring 2020

Spring 2020
January 6 - April 24
8-week session 1 begins Spring 2020 begins	January 6
Deadline to add 8-week session 1 course Deadline to drop 8-week session 1 course without fees Deadline to add Spring 2020 course Deadline to drop Spring 2020 course without fees	January 10
MLK Day, no classes	January 20
Last day to withdraw from Spring 2020 course or change status (full time to part time) with pro rated refund	January 31
Last day to drop 8-week session 1 course without a grade	February 7
Student performance reviews for major	February 18 & 19
8-week session 1 ends	February 28
8-week session 2 begins	March 2
Mid-Term grades posted	March 3
Mid semester break, no classes	March 2 - 6
Advising for Seniors/Juniors/Honors	March 9 – 13
Advising for Sophomores/Freshman	March 16 – 20
Registration opens for Seniors/Honors	March 16
Registration opens for Juniors	March 18
Last day to withdraw from Spring 2020 classes without receiving grades	March 20
Registration opens for Sophomores	March 23
Registration opens for Freshman	March 25
Last day to drop 8-week session 2 without a grade	April 3
Senior showcase	April 14 & 16
Board of trustees meeting	April 16 - 17
Alumni Weekend	April 17 - 19
Final exams	April 20 - 24
Academic Convocation/Co-Curricular Banquet	April 24
8-week session 2 Spring 2020 ends	April 24
Senior Honors Ceremony/Senior Soiree	April 24
Commencement	April 25

Summer 2020

Summer 2020
April 27 - August 14
8-week session 1 begins	April 27
Freshman Advantage	June 8 - 26
8-week session 1 ends	June 19
8-week session 2 begins	June 22
8-week session 2 ends	August 14

2019-2020 Important Dates:

Fall Term – 2019

August 19 - Classes Begin
September 2 - Labor Day – No Classes
October 14-15 - Fall Holiday – No Classes
November 27 - Residence Halls Close (10:00 a.m.)
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
December 1 - Residence Halls Open (1:00 p.m.)
December 2-6 - Final Exams Week
December 7 - Residence Halls Close (10:00 a.m.)

Spring Term – 2020

January 5 - Residence Halls Open (1:00 p.m.)
January 6 - Classes Begin
January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Classes
February 29 - Residence Halls Close (10:00 a.m.)
March 2-6 - Mid-Semester Break – No Classes
March 8 - Residence Halls Open (1:00 p.m.)
April 17-19 - Alumni Weekend
April 20-24 - Final Exams Week
April 25 - Commencement
April 25 - Residence Halls Close (10:00 a.m.; Graduates 3:00 p.m.)

2020-2021

Fall 2020

Fall 2020
August 24 - December 11
New student orientation	August 20
Classes begin	August 24
8-week session 1 begins	August 24
Labor Day	September 7
Board of trustees meeting	TBD
8-week session 1 ends	October 16
8-week session 2 begins	October 19
Fall holiday	October 19 & 20
Thanksgiving break	November 25 - 27
Senior showcase	December 1
Final exams	December 7 - 11
8-week session 2 ends	December 11
Classes end	December 11
Winter Break	December 11 - January 8

Spring 2021

Spring 2021
January 11 - April 30
Classes begin	January 11
8-week session 1 begins	January 11
MLK Day	January 18
Student performance reviews for major	February 23 & 24
8-week session 1 ends	March 5
8-week session 2 begins	March 8
Mid semester break	March 8 - 12
Board of trustees meeting	TBD
Alumni Weekend	TBD
Senior showcase	April 20 & 22
Final exams	April 26 - 30
Academic Convocation/Co-Curricular Banquet	April 30
8-week session 2 ends	April 30
Classes end	April 30
Commencement	May 1

Summer 2021

Summer 2021
May 3 - August 20
8-week session 1 begins	May 3
Freshman Advantage	June 7 - 25
8-week session 1 ends	June 25
8-week session 2 begins	June 28
8-week session 2 ends	August 20