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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.
2018 - 2019
Summer 2019
| Summer 2019 | |
|---|---|
| April 29 - August 16 | |
| Summer Session 1 | April 29 - June 21 |
| Deadline to Add Classes for Summer Session 1 | Fri. May 3 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Summer Session 1 | Mon. May 27 |
| Freshman Advantage | June 10 - 28 |
| Summer Session 2 | June 24 - August 16 |
| Deadline to Add Classes for Summer Session 2 | Fri. June 14 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Summer Session 2 | Mon. July 8 |
Online/Evening 2018 - 2019
| Online/Evening Academic Year 2018-2019 | |
|---|---|
| Fall 1st Eight Week Session | August 20 - October 12 |
| Deadline to Add or Drop Classes During WWU Refund Period | August 24 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Fall Session 1 | September 21 |
| Fall 2nd Eight Week Session | October 15 - December 7 |
| Deadline to Add or Drop Classes During WWU Refund Period | October 19 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Fall Session 2 | November 16 |
| Spring 1st Eight Week Session | January 7 - March 1 |
| Deadline to Add or Drop Classes During WWU Refund Period | January 10 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Spring Session 1 | February 8 |
| Spring 2nd Eight Week Session | March 4 - April 26 |
| Deadline to Add or Drop Classes During WWU Refund Period | March 8 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Spring Session 2 | April 5 |
| Summer 1st Eight Week Session | April 29 - June 21 |
| Summer 2nd Eight Week Session | June 24 - August 16 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Thanksgiving break, no classes | November 27 - 29 |
| Senior showcase | November 26 |
| 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 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 4-6 - Fall Family Weekend
- 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 |
| Fall Family Weekend | October 9 - 11 |
| 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 |