GRADUATE ENGINEERING CALENDAR
Wednesday, June 2 |
Classes begin |
Tuesday, June 8 |
Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses. Refund Schedule |
Tuesday, June 15 |
September Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation |
Friday, July 2 |
Last day to submit Application for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations for exams held second week of Fall semester |
Monday, July 5 |
Holiday – no classes (4th of July observed) |
Tuesday, July 20 |
Last day for withdrawing from courses or changing from credit to audit |
Monday, August 2 |
--Final examinations will be held on August 2 or the last scheduled class day --Thesis/Dissertation Final Copy Deadline. All Grade Change Forms associated with Thesis/Dissertation must be submitted AND Advisor Approval Form must be submitted to Graduate Programs Office (CEER 309) for those expecting to complete degree requirements by the end of the Summer term. (Students must then post online.) See PhD Program and Thesis tabs here for Advisor Approval Form (MS only) and Instructions to Upload to ProQuest. |
Friday, August 6 |
Final Grades Due (12:00 noon) |
Wednesday, August 25 |
myNOVA portal opens for May graduation applications. Please consult graduation page for details (closes Jan. 31) |
Monday, September 6 |
Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Summer 2021 semester) |
In any fall semester where the University calendar does not naturally include a total of 14 weekly class meetings, plus a final exam period, the instructor is expected to schedule an additional class meeting time.
Monday, August 23 |
Classes begin |
Sunday, August 29 |
Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses |
Wednesday, September 1 |
Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination |
Friday, September 3 |
Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination |
Monday, September 6 |
Labor Day - No classes |
Wednesday, September 15 |
December Graduation Application - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation |
Monday, October 11 |
Semester Recess |
Monday, October 18 |
Classes Resume |
Wednesday, November 10 |
Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX) |
Wednesday, November 24 |
Thanksgiving Recess |
Monday, November 29 |
Classes Resume |
Friday, November 12 |
Last day to submit Application for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations for exams held second week of Spring semester |
Thursday, December 9 |
Final day of classes |
December 13-17 (M-F) |
Final Examinations |
Monday, December 13 |
--Thesis/Dissertation Final Copy Deadline. All Grade Changes associated with Thesis/Dissertation must be submitted AND Advisor Approval Form must be submitted to Graduate Programs Office (CEER 309) for those expecting to complete degree requirements by the end of the Fall semester. (Students must then post online.) See PhD Program and Thesis tabs here for Advisor Approval Form (MS only) and Instructions to Upload to ProQuest. |
Monday, December 20 |
Final Grades Due Fall 2021 Semester (12:00 Noon) |
TBD |
Last day for submission of work to remove “N” grade (Fall 2021 Semester) |
TBD |
Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Fall 2021 Semester) |
In any Spring semester where the University calendar does not naturally include a total of 14 weekly class meetings, plus a final exam period, the instructor is expected to schedule an additional class meeting time.
Jan. 25 |
Classes begin |
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Jan. 31 |
Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses |
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Feb. 1 |
myNOVA portal opens for September graduation applications |
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Feb. 3 |
Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination |
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Feb. 5 |
Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination |
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Feb. 15 |
May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. |
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Mar. 1 |
myNOVA portal opens for December graduation applications |
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April 2 |
Easter Recess |
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April 5 |
Classes resume |
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April 7 |
Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX) |
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May 3 |
Final day of classes |
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May 4 |
Thesis/Dissertation Final Copy Deadline |
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May 5-11 |
Final Examinations |
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May TBD |
Graduate Awards Reception |
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May 15 |
Commencement and Baccalaureate Mass |
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May 18 |
Final Grades Due Spring 2021 Semester (12 noon) |
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June 25 |
Last day for submission of work to remove “N” grade (Spring 2021 Semester). |
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July 9 |
Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Spring 2021 Semester) |
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