MPA ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| Mar. 24 | Registration begins for Fall 2025. |
| Aug. 25 | Classes begin. |
| Aug. 31 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Sep. 1 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 1 | Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held that date) |
| Sep. 1 | Withdraw period begins (75% refund) |
| Sep. 7 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Sep. 15 | December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 5 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Oct. 19 | Last day of classes. |
| Oct. 22 | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| Oct. 27 | Registration begins for Spring 2026. |
| Nov. 8 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 24 | Registration begins for Fall 2025. |
| Sep. 1 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 15 | December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 20 | Classes begin |
| Oct. 26 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Oct. 27 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Oct. 27 | Registration begins for Spring 2026. |
| Nov. 1 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Nov. 8 | Written comprehensive exam |
| Nov. 25 | Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class) |
| Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Nov. 30 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Dec. 14 | Last day of classes. |
| Dec. 17 | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 24 | Registration for Fall 2025 begins. |
| Aug. 25 | Classes begin |
| Aug. 31 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Sep. 1 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 1 | Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Sep. 7 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Sep. 15 | December Graduation Deadline - Last Day to apply in myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 13 | Fall recess begins |
| Oct. 20 | Classes resume |
| Oct. 27 | Registration begins for Spring 2026. |
| Nov. 8 | Written comprehensive exam |
| Nov. 16 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Nov. 25 | Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class) |
| Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Dec. 1 | Classes resume |
| Dec. 14 | Final day of classes |
| Dec. 17 | Final grades due at 12 p.m. for Fall 2025. |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete grade ("N") grade |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Registration begins for Spring 2026. |
| Jan. 12, 2026 | Classes begin |
| Jan. 18 | Last day for changes in registration status (drop, add) Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jan. 19 | Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) |
| Jan. 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes) |
| Jan. 20 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Jan. 25 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Feb. 1 | May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Feb. 22 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Mar. 8 | Last day of classes. |
| Mar. 11 | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| TBD | Registration begins for Summer 2026 |
| Mar. 14 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| May 19 - 20 | Commencement |
| June 26 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. |
| July 10 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Registration begins for Spring 2026 |
| Jan. 20., 2026 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Feb. 1 | May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Mar. 9 | Classes begin |
| TBD | Registration for Summer 2026 begins |
| Mar. 14 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| Mar. 15 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Mar. 16 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Mar. 22 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| TBD | Registration for Fall 2026 begins |
| Apr. 1 | Easter recess begins after last class |
| Apr. 2 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Apr. 3 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Apr. 6 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Apr. 19 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| May 3 | Last day of classes. |
| May 6 | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| May 19 - 20 | Commencement |
| June 26 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| July 10 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Registration begins for Spring 2026 | |
| Jan. 12, 2026 | Classes begin. | |
| Jan. 18 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. | |
| Jan. 19 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) | |
| Jan. 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes) | |
| Jan. 20 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department. | |
| Jan. 25 | Last date for 75% refund (no refunds after this date) | |
| Feb. 1 | May graduation deadline - Last day to apply in myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. | |
| Mar. 2 | Semester recess | |
| Mar. 9 | Classes resume | |
| TBD | Registration begins for Summer 2026 | |
| Mar. 14 | Written Comprehensive Exam | |
| TBD | Registration begins for Fall 2026 |
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| Apr. 5 | Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. | |
| Apr. 1 | Easter recess begins after last class | |
| Apr 2 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) | |
| Apr. 3 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) | |
| Apr. 6 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) | |
| Apr. 7 | Classes resume | |
| May 3 | Last day of classes. | |
| May 6 | Grades due at 12 p.m. | |
| May 19 - 20 | Baccalaureate and Commencement | |
| June 26 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. | |
| July 10 | Last day of "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
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