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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.
2020-2021
Fall 2020
| Fall 2020 |
| August 17 - December 4 |
| Classes begin |
August 17 |
| 8-week session 1 begins |
August 24 |
| Labor Day (Classes in session) |
September 7 |
| Board of trustees meeting |
TBD |
| 8-week session 1 ends |
October 16 |
| 8-week session 2 begins |
October 19 |
| November 25 |
Residence Halls Close (10:00 a.m.) |
| Thanksgiving break |
November 25 - 27 |
| Final exams (online) |
November 30 - December 4 |
| Undergraduate Classes End |
December 4 |
| 8-week session 2 ends |
December 11 |
Spring 2021
Dates listed are presently under review and subject to change. Please revisit this section often to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information.
| Spring 2021 |
| January 11 - April 30 |
| 8-week session 1 begins |
January 11 |
| MLK Day |
January 18 |
| 8-week session 1 ends |
March 5 |
| 8-week session 2 begins |
March 8 |
| Board of trustees meeting |
TBD |
| Alumni Weekend |
TBD |
| 8-week session 2 ends |
April 30 |
| Commencement |
TBD |
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 |
2020-2021 Important Dates:
Fall Term – 2020
- August 17 - Classes Begin
- September 7 - Labor Day – Classes in session
- November 25 - Residence Halls Close (10:00 a.m.)
- November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break
- November 30 – December 4 - Final week on instruction (online)
Spring Term – 2021 (Under Review)
