GRADUATE ENGINEERING CALENDAR

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.

Wednesday, May 29

Classes begin

Tuesday, June 4

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses. Refunds

Saturday, June 15

September Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation

Wednesday, June 19

Juneteenth Holiday – No classes

Thursday, July 4

Independence Day – No classes

Tuesday, July 9

Last day for withdrawing from courses or changing from credit to audit

Thursday, July 25

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 (Drosdick Hall) for those expecting to complete degree requirements by the end of the Summer term.  (Students must then post online.)

See PhD Program and Thesis information in the Graduate Student Intranet for Advisor Approval Form (MS only) and Instructions to Upload to ProQuest.

Monday, July 29

Final examinations will be held July 29 or the last scheduled class day

Thursday, August 1

--Final Grades Due (12:00 noon)

-- Last day to submit Application for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations for exams held second full week of Fall semester classes. Form in the Graduate Student Intranet.

Sunday, August 25

myNOVA portal opens for May graduation applications (closes Jan. 31).

Thursday, September 5

Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Graduate Dean (Summer 2024 semester)

Friday, September 6

Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Summer 2024 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 26

Classes begin

Sunday, September 1

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses 
Refunds

Monday, September 2

Labor Day - No classes

Wednesday, September 11

Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination

Friday, September 13

Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination

Sunday, September 15

December Graduation Deadline  - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation

Monday, October 14

Semester Recess

Monday, October 21

Classes Resume

Wednesday, November 13

Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX)

Wednesday, November 27

Thanksgiving Recess

Monday, December 2

Classes Resume

Monday, December 9

Last day to submit Application for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations for exams held second week of Spring semester

Thursday, December 12

Final day of classes

Monday, December 16

--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 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 16 – Friday, December 20

Final Examinations

Monday, January 6, 2025

Final Grades Due Fall 2024 Semester (12:00 Noon)

Friday, January 31, 2025

Last day for student submission of work to remove incomplete (N/NG) grade.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Last day for faculty to submit "N" grade conversion of final grade (Fall 2024 semester).

Friday, February 14, 2025

Grade change requests must be completed via the Workflow BEFORE 5 p.m.

Monday, January 13

Classes begin

Sunday, January 19

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses
Refunds

Monday, January 20

Martin Luther King Day – No classes

Wednesday, January 22

Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination

Friday. January 24

Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination

Friday, January 31

May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.

Saturday, February 1

myNOVA portal opens for September graduation applications 
Please consult Commencement Information under Graduation tab here for details (closes June 15)

Saturday, March 1

myNOVA portal opens for December graduation applications   
Please consult Commencement Information under Graduation tab here for details (Closes Sept. 15)

Monday, March 3

Semester recess

Monday, March 10

Classes Resume

Wednesday, April 2

Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX)

Thursday, April 17

Easter Recess Begins

Tuesday, April 22

Classes Resume

Thursday, May 1

Final day of classes

Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9

Final Examinations

Tuesday, May 6

Thesis/Dissertation Final Copy Deadline
All Grade Change Forms associated with Thesis/Dissertation must be electronically submitted AND Advisor Approval Form must be submitted to Graduate Programs Office for those expecting to complete degree requirements by the end of the Spring Semester.  (Students must then post online.)
See PhD Program and Thesis tab here for Advisor Approval Form (MS only) and Instructions to Upload to ProQuest.

Tuesday, May 13

Final Grades Due Spring 2025 Semester (9:00 a.m.)

Friday, May 16

Baccalaureate Mass

Saturday, May 17

Commencement (Master of Science and PhD)

Sunday, June 15

September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.

Friday, June 27

Last day for student submission of work to remove incomplete (N/NG) grade.

Friday, July 11

Last day for faculty to submit "N" grade conversion of final grade (Fall 2024 semester).

Friday, July 11

Grade change requests must be completed via the Workflow BEFORE 5 p.m.

 

ARCHIVED CALENDARS

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.

Wednesday, May 31

Classes begin

Tuesday, June 6

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses. Refunds

Thursday, June 15

September Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation

Monday, June 19

Juneteenth Holiday – No classes

Tuesday, July 4

Independence Day – No classes

Tuesday, July 11

Last day for withdrawing from courses or changing from credit to audit

Monday, July 31

--Final examinations will be held July 31 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 (Drosdick Hall 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.

Monday, August 7

--Final Grades Due (12:00 noon)

-- Last day to submit Application for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations for exams held second full week of Fall semester classes.

Friday, August 25

myNOVA portal opens for May graduation applications.  Please consult Commencement Information under  Graduation tab here for details (closes Jan. 31)

Tuesday, September 5

Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Summer 2023 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.

Wednesday, August 23

Classes begin

Tuesday, August 29

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses 
Refunds

Monday, September 4

Labor Day - No classes

Wednesday, September 6

Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination

Friday, September 8

Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination

Friday, September 15

December Graduation Deadline  - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation

Monday, October 9

Semester Recess

Monday, October 16

Classes Resume

Wednesday, November 8

Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX)

Wednesday, November 22

Thanksgiving Recess

Monday, November 27

Classes Resume

Monday, December 4

Last day to submit Application for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations for exams held second week of Spring semester

Friday, December 8

--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 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 11

Final day of classes

Wednesday, December 13 – Tuesday, December 19

Final Examinations (no exams on Sat./Sun.)

Tuesday, January 2

Final Grades Due Fall 2023 Semester (12:00 Noon)

TBD

Last day for submission of work to remove “N” grade (Fall 2023 Semester)

Friday, January 26

Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Fall 2023 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.

Monday, January 15

Martin Luther King Day – No classes

Tuesday, January 16

Classes begin

Monday, January 22

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses
Refunds

Wednesday, January 24

Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination

Friday. January 26

Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination

Wednesday, January 31

May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.

Thursday, February 1

myNOVA portal opens for September graduation applications 
Please consult Commencement Information under Graduation tab here for details (closes June 15)

Friday, March 1

myNOVA portal opens for December graduation applications   
Please consult Commencement Information under Graduation tab here for details (Closes Sept. 15)

Monday, March 4

Semester recess

Monday, March 11

Classes Resume

Thursday, March 28

Easter Recess

Tuesday, April 2

Classes Resume

Monday, April 3

Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX)

Tuesday, April 30

Thesis/Dissertation Final Copy Deadline
All Grade Change Forms associated with Thesis/Dissertation must be electronically submitted AND Advisor Approval Form must be submitted to Graduate Programs Office for those expecting to complete degree requirements by the end of the Spring Semester.  (Students must then post online.)
See PhD Program and Thesis tab here for Advisor Approval Form (MS only) and Instructions to Upload to ProQuest.

Thursday, May 2

Final day of classes

Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10

Final Examinations

Tuesday, May 14

Final Grades Due Spring 2024 Semester (9:00 a.m.)

Friday, May 17

Baccalaureate Mass

Saturday, May 18

Commencement (Master of Science and PhD)

TBD

Last day for submission of work to remove “N” grade (Spring 2024 Semester).

TBD

Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Spring 2024 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.

Wednesday, June 1

Classes begin

Tuesday, June 7

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses. Refunds

Wednesday, June 15

September Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation

Thursday, June 20

Juneteenth Holiday Observance – No classes

Friday, June 24

Last day to submit Application for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations for exams held second week of Fall semester

Monday, July 4

Independence Day – No classes

Tuesday, July 12

Last day for withdrawing from courses or changing from credit to audit

Monday, August 1

--Final examinations will be held August 1 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 (Drosdick Hall 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 5

Final Grades Due (12:00 noon)

Thursday, August 25

myNOVA portal opens for May graduation applications.  Please consult Commencement Information under Graduation tab here for details (closes Jan. 31)

Friday, September 2

Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Summer 2022 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.

Wednesday, August 24

Classes begin

Tuesday, August 30

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses 
Refunds

Tuesday, August 30

Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination

Thursday, Sept. 1

Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination

Monday, September 5

Labor Day - No classes

Thursday, September 15

December Graduation Deadline  - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation

Monday, October 10

Semester Recess

Monday, October 17

Classes Resume

Wednesday, November 9

Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX)

Tuesday, November 22

Last day to submit Application for Ph.D. Qualifying Examinations for exams held second week of Spring semester

Wednesday, November 23

Thanksgiving Recess

Monday, November 28

Classes Resume

Monday, December 12

Final day of classes

Wednesday, December 14 – Tuesday, December 20

Final Examinations (no exams on Sat./Sun.)

Tuesday, December 20

--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 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.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Final Grades Due Fall 2022 Semester (12:00 Noon)

TBD

Last day for submission of work to remove “N” grade (Fall 2022 Semester)

TBD

Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Fall 2022 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.

Monday, January 16

Martin Luther King Day – No classes

Monday, January 17

Classes begin

Monday, January 23

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses
Refunds

Wednesday, January 25

Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination

Friday. January 27


Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination

Tuesday, January 31

May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.

Wednesday, February 1

myNOVA portal opens for September graduation applications 
Please consult Commencement Information under Graduation tab here for details (closes June 15)

Monday, March 1

myNOVA portal opens for December graduation applications   
Please consult Commencement Information under Graduation tab here for details (Closes Sept. 15)

Tuesday, March 6

Semester recess

Monday, March 13

Classes Resume

Wednesday, April 5

Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX)

Thursday, April 6

Easter Recess

Tuesday, April 11

Classes Resume

Monday, May 1

Thesis/Dissertation Final Copy Deadline
All Grade Change Forms associated with Thesis/Dissertation must be electronically submitted AND Advisor Approval Form must be submitted to Graduate Programs Office for those expecting to complete degree requirements by the end of the Spring Semester.  (Students must then post online.)
See PhD Program and Thesis tab here for Advisor Approval Form (MS only) and Instructions to Upload to ProQuest.

Thursday, May 4

Final day of classes

Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10

Final Examinations

Monday, May 15

Final Grades Due Spring 2023 Semester (12 noon)

TBD  

Graduate Awards Event

Saturday, May 20

Commencement and Baccalaureate Mass

TBD

Last day for submission of work to remove “N” grade (Spring 2023 Semester).

TBD

Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Spring 2023 Semester)

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 (Drosdick Hall 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

Refund Schedule

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 (Drosdick Hall 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.

Monday, January 10

Classes begin

Sunday, January  16

Last day for late registration and for dropping and/or adding courses
Refund Schedule

Monday, January  17

Martin Luther King Day – No Classes

Wednesday, January  19

Ph.D. Math Qualifying Examination

Friday, January  21

Ph.D. Discipline Specific Qualifying Examination

Tuesday, February 1

myNOVA portal opens for September graduation applications 
Please consult Commencement Information under Graduation TAB here for details (Closes June 15)

Tuesday, February 15

May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.

Monday, February 28

Semester Recess

Tuesday, March 1

myNOVA portal opens for December graduation applications   
Please consult Commencement Information under Graduation TAB here for details (Closes Sept 15)

Monday, March 7 Classes Resume

Wednesday, March 30

Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX)

Thursday, April 14

Easter Recess

Tuesday, April 19

Classes Resume

Monday, April 25

Thesis/Dissertation Final Copy Deadline
All Grade Change Forms associated with Thesis/Dissertation must be electronically submitted AND Advisor Approval Form must be submitted to Graduate Programs Office (Drosdick Hall 309) for those expecting to complete degree requirements by the end of the Spring 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.

Thursday, April 28

Final day of classes

Saturday, April. 30 – Friday, May 6

Final Examinations

Thursday, May 9

Final Grades Due Spring 2022 Semester (12 noon)

TBD  

Graduate Awards Reception

Saturday, May 14

Commencement and Baccalaureate Mass

TBD

Last day for submission of work to remove “N” grade (Spring 2022 Semester).

TBD

Last day for “N” grade conversion to be received by Registrar (Spring 2022 Semester)

UPDATED 7/23/2024