Below is the approved academic calendar for the 2029-2030 academic year. Find related Registrar’s Office forms.
Last updated 11/10/2026
Fall 2029
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Move-In | Monday | Aug 20 |
| Orientation for New Students Entering Fall 2029 | Tue - Mon | Aug 21 - 27 |
| Returning Student Move-In | Friday | Aug 24 |
| Convocation | Monday | Aug 27 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday | Aug 28 |
| Clearance | Tue - Thu | Aug 28 - 30 |
| Labor Day -- no classes | Monday | Sep 3 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 75% Tuition Proration | Tuesday | Sep 4 |
| Applied Music Add Deadline | Friday | Sep 7 |
| Audit Forms Due | Friday | Sep 7 |
| Last Day to Add Four- and Five-Unit Courses/ Deadline to Register for the Semester | Friday | Sep 7 |
| Census Date | Wednesday | Sep 12 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 50% Tuition Proration | Wednesday | Sep 12 |
| Applied Music Drop Deadline | Friday | Sep 14 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 25% Tuition Proration | Tuesday | Sep 25 |
| Final Day to Change to Part-Time Status w/ Tuition Adjustment | Monday | Oct 1 |
| Last Day to Drop Courses Without a "W" | Friday | Oct 5 |
| Late Drop Period Begins | Saturday | Oct 6 |
| Mid-Semester Progress Reports Submission Period | Mon - Sun | Oct 8 - 21 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship (INT) Paperwork to the HCC | Monday | Oct 8 |
| Last Day to Add Zero-, One-, and Two-Unit Courses | Wednesday | Oct 10 |
| Mid-Semester | Wednesday | Oct 10 |
| Fall Break -- no classes | Thu - Fri | Oct 11 - 12 |
| Advising Week | Mon - Mon | Oct 22 - 29 |
| CR/NC Forms Due | Monday | Oct 29 |
| Registration Week for Spring 2030 | Tue - Fri | Oct 30 - Nov 2 |
| Thanksgiving Break -- no classes | Wed - Fri | Nov 21 - 23 |
| Last Day of Classes | Monday | Dec 3 |
| Last Day to Late Drop From Courses | Monday | Dec 3 |
| Petitions for Incomplete Due | Monday | Dec 3 |
| Reading Days | Tue - Wed | Dec 4 - 5 |
| Final Exams | Thu - Fri | Dec 6 - 7 |
| Reading Days | Sat - Sun | Dec 8 - 9 |
| Final Exams Resume | Mon - Fri | Dec 10 - 14 |
| End of Semester | Friday | Dec 14 |
| Student Move-Out | 24 Hours After Last Final Exam or by Hall Closing (Whichever Comes First) | |
| Residence Halls Close 10 AM | Saturday | Dec 15 |
| Grades Due 12 PM | Monday | Dec 17 |
Spring 2030
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation for New Students Entering Spring 2030 | Wed - Fri | Jan 16 - 18 |
| Returning Students Move-In 10 AM | Saturday | Jan 19 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | Monday | Jan 21 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday | Jan 22 |
| Clearance | Tue - Thu | Jan 22 - 24 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for a 75% Tuition Proration | Monday | Jan 28 |
| Applied Music Add Deadline | Friday | Feb 1 |
| Audit Forms Due | Friday | Feb 1 |
| Last Day to Add Four- and Five-Unit Courses/ Deadline to Register for the Semester | Friday | Feb 1 |
| Census Date | Tuesday | Feb 5 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 50% Tuition Proration | Tuesday | Feb 5 |
| Applied Music Drop Deadline | Friday | Feb 8 |
| Presidents' Day Holiday -- no classes | Monday | Feb 18 |
| Final Day to Withdraw for an 25% Tuition Proration | Tuesday | Feb 19 |
| Final Day to Change to Part-Time Status w/ Tuition Adjustment | Monday | Feb 25 |
| Last Day to Drop Courses Without a "W" | Friday | Mar 1 |
| Late Drop Period Begins | Saturday | Mar 2 |
| Mid-Semester Progress Reports Submission Period | Mon - Sun | Mar 4 - 24 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship (INT) Paperwork to the HCC | Wednesday | Mar 6 |
| Last Day to Add Zero-, One-, and Two-Unit Courses | Friday | Mar 8 |
| Mid-Semester | Friday | Mar 8 |
| Spring Break -- no classes | Mon - Fri | Mar 11 - 15 |
| Advising Week | Mon - Mon | Mar 25 - Apr 1 |
| CR/NC Forms Due | Monday | Mar 25 |
| Registration Week for Fall 2030 | Tue - Fri | Apr 2 - 5 |
| Senior Comps Grades Due to Registrar | Monday | Apr 22 |
| Founder's Day (Observed) -- no classes | Tuesday | Apr 23 |
| College Honors Due to Registrar | Monday | Apr 29 |
| Deadline to Petition to Participate in Commencement if Not Eligible by Policy | Wednesday | May 1 |
| Last Day of Classes | Wednesday | May 1 |
| Last Day to Late Drop From Courses | Wednesday | May 1 |
| Petitions for Incomplete Due | Wednesday | May 1 |
| Reading Day | Thursday | May 2 |
| Final Exams | Friday | May 3 |
| Reading Days | Sat - Sun | May 4 - 5 |
| Final Exams Resume | Mon - Sat | May 6 - 11 |
| End of Semester | Saturday | May 11 |
| Student Move-Out | 24 Hours After Last Final Exam or by Hall Closing (Whichever Comes First) | |
| Residence Halls Close for Non Graduating Seniors 10 AM | Sunday | May 12 |
| Senior Grades Due 12 PM | Tuesday | May 14 |
| Commencement | Sunday | May 19 |
| Non-Senior Grades Due 12 PM | Monday | May 20 |
| Residence Halls Close for Graduating Seniors 10 AM | Monday | May 20 |
Summer 2030
| Event | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Monday | Apr 15 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | Monday | May 27 |
| First Day of Classes | Tuesday | May 28 |
| Audit Forms Due | Friday | May 31 |
| Last Day to Add Four-Unit Courses | Friday | May 31 |
| Juneteenth Holiday -- no classes | Wednesday | Jun 19 |
| Last Day to Drop Courses without a "W" | Tuesday | Jun 25 |
| Mid-Session Progress Reports Submission Period | Tues - Thurs | Jun 25 - Jul 4 |
| Last Day to Submit Internship (INT) Paperwork to the HCC | Wednesday | Jun 26 |
| Last Day to Add Zero-, One-, and Two-Unit Courses/ Deadline to Register for Summer | Friday | Jun 28 |
| Mid-Session | Friday | Jun 28 |
| Independence Day Holiday -- no classes | Thursday | Jul 4 |
| CR/NC Forms Due | Thursday | Jul 11 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday | Aug 2 |
| Reading Days | Sat-Sun | Aug 3 - 4 |
| Final Exams | Mon - Tues | Aug 5 - 6 |
| End of Session | Tuesday | Aug 6 |
| Grades Due 12 PM | Friday | Aug 9 |