Jan. 14 |
Classes Begin |
Jan. 21 |
Martin Luther King Day (No Classes) |
Jan. 22 |
Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
Jan. 23 |
Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
Jan. 31 |
May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
Feb. 1 |
myNOVA portal opens for September graduation applications. Please consult graduation page for details. |
Feb. 02 |
Language examination, 1:00 PM |
Feb. 04 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson |
Mar. 01 |
myNOVA portal opens for December graduation applications. Please consult graduation page for details. |
Mar. 02 |
Semester recess begins after last class (Saturday) |
Mar. 11 |
Classes resume (Monday) |
Mar. 15 |
Registration Advising Begins for Summer and Fall semesters. CHECK myNOVA PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION DATE. |
Mar. 16 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program |
Apr. 03 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to refund policy. |
Apr. 17 |
Easter Recess Begins after last class (Wednesday) |
Apr. 23 |
Classes resume |
Apr. 26 |
Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
May 02 |
Final Day of Classes |
May 04 - 10 |
Final Examinations (No exams on Sunday, May 5) |
May 13 |
Final Grades Due Spring 2019 semester (12 Noon) |
May 17 - 18 |
Baccalaureate and Commencement |
June 28 |
Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
July 12 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Spring 2019 semester). Grade change forms must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5:00 PM. |
Graduate Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Calendars
Our college has two academic calendars for Graduate Students. The Campus calendar is for all programs on-campus at Villanova University. The HRD (online & campus) and MPA (online) calendar is specific to those programs. Please make sure you are referring to the correct calendar for your program.
May 24 |
Last day for application for Language Examination made at office of Romance Languages and Literatures |
May 24 |
Last day for application for Comprehensive Examinations made at office of the department chairperson |
June 08 |
Language examination, 1:00 PM |
June 15 |
September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
July 13 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program |
July 26 |
Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
July 26 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion to be received by Registrar for Summer Session I |
Aug. 25 |
myNOVA portal opens for May graduation applications. Please consult graduation page for details. |
Aug. 30 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion to be received by Registrar for Summer Session II and Evening Session (SS III) |
Aug. 26 |
Classes Begin |
Sep. 02 |
Labor Day - No Classes |
Sep. 03 |
Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
Sep. 04 |
Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
Sep. 07 |
Language Examination, 1:00 P.M. |
Sep. 15 |
December Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
Sep. 23 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson |
Oct. 12 |
Semester recess begins after last class (Saturday) |
Oct. 21 |
Classes resume (Monday) |
Oct. 25 |
Registration Advising Begins for Spring 2020 semester. CHECK myNOVA PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION DATE. |
Nov. 15 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to refund policy. |
Nov. 16 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program |
Nov. 26 |
Thanksgiving Recess begins after last class (Tuesday) |
Dec. 02 |
Classes resume (Monday) |
Dec. 06 |
Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
Dec 12 |
Final Day of Classes |
Dec. 14-20 |
Final Examinations (No exams on Sunday December 15) |
Jan. 2, 2020 |
Final Grades Due Fall 2019 semester (12 Noon) |
Jan. 31, 2020 |
May Graduation Deadline. Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduaton. Late fee applies after this date. |
Jan. 31, 2020 |
Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
Feb. 01, 2020 |
myNOVA portal opens for September graduation applications. Please consult graduation page for details. |
Feb. 14, 2020 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Fall 2019 semester). Grade change forms must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5:00 PM. |
Jan. 13 |
Classes Begin |
Jan. 20 |
Martin Luther King Day (No Classes) |
Jan. 21 |
Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
Jan. 22 |
Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds) Refer to refund policy. |
Jan. 31 |
May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
Feb. 01 |
Language examination, 1:00 PM |
Feb. 01 |
myNOVA portal opens for September graduation applications. Please consult graduation page for details. |
Feb. 03 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson |
Feb. 29 |
Semester recess begins after last class (Saturday) |
Mar. 01 |
myNOVA portal opens for December graduation applications. Please consult graduation page for details. |
Mar. 09 |
Classes Resume (Monday) |
Mar. 13 |
Registration Advising Begins for Summer and Fall semesters. CHECK myNOVA PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION DATE. |
Mar. 14 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program |
Apr. 03 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to refund policy. |
Apr. 08 |
Easter Recess Begins after last class (Wednesday) |
Apr. 14 |
Classes Resume |
Apr. 24 |
Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
Apr. 30 |
Final Day of Classes |
May 02 - 08 |
Final Examinations (No exams on Sunday May 3) |
May 11 |
Final Grades Due Spring 2020 Semester (12 Noon) |
May 15 - 16 |
Baccalaureate and 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 (Spring 2020 semester). Grade change forms must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5:00 PM. |
May 22 |
Last day for application for Language Examination made at office of Romance Languages and Literatures and last day for application for Comprehensive Examinations made at office of the department chairperson. |
June 06 |
Language examination, 1:00 PM |
June 15 |
September Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
July 11 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
July 24 |
Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
July 24 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion to be received by Registrar for Summer Session I. |
Aug. 28 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion to be received by Registrar for Summer Session II and Evening Session (Summer Session III). Grade changes must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5:00 PM. |
Aug. 24 |
Classes begin |
Aug. 31 |
Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
Sep. 01 |
Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
Sep. 07 |
Labor Day - No Classes |
Sep. 12 |
Language Examination, 1:00 P.M. |
Sep. 14 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the graduate program director |
Sep. 15 |
December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date |
Oct. 05 |
Semester Recess |
Oct. 12 |
Classes resume |
Oct. 16 |
Registration Advising Begins for Spring 2021 semester. CHECK myNOVA PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION DATE. |
Nov. 06 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
Nov. 14 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
Nov. 24 |
Thanksgiving Recess begins after last class |
Nov. 30 |
Classes Resume |
Dec. 04 |
Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
Dec. 10 |
Final Day of Classes |
Dec. 12-18 |
Final Examinations (No exams on Sunday December 13) |
Dec. 21 |
Final Grades Due Fall 2020 Semester (12 Noon) |
Jan. 29, 2021 |
Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
Feb. 12, 2021 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Fall 2020 semester). Grade change forms must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5:00 PM. |
Jan. 11 |
Classes Begin |
Jan. 18 |
Martin Luther King Day (no classes) |
Jan. 19 |
Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
Jan. 20 |
Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
Jan. 31 |
May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
Feb. 06 |
Language examination, 1:00 PM |
Feb. 08 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson |
Mar. 01 |
Semester Recess |
Mar. 08 |
Classes Resume |
Mar. 12 |
Registration Advising Begins for Summer and Fall semesters. CHECK myNOVA PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION DATE |
Mar. 13 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program |
Mar. 31 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
Mar. 31 |
Easter Recess Begins after last class (Wednesday) |
Apr. 06 |
Classes Resume |
Apr. 23 |
Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
Apr. 29 |
Final Day of Classes |
May 01 - 07 |
Final Examinations (No exams on Sunday May 2) |
May 10 |
Final Grades Due Spring 2021 Semester (12 Noon) |
May 14 - 15 |
|
June 25 |
Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
July 9 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Spring 2021 semester). Grade change forms must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5:00 PM. |
Aug. 27 |
Classes begin |
| Sept. 03 | Labor Day - No Classes |
| Sept. 04 |
Last day for application for Language Examination made at office of the Department of Romance Langauges and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
| Sept. 05 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds) REFER TO "REFUNDS" IN CATALOG |
| Sept. 08 | Language Examination, 1:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 15 | December Graduation Deadline for all graduate students (on campus; HRDUA; MPAUA) expecting to complete degree requirements at end of Fall 2018 semester. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Sept. 24 | Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson |
| Oct. 12 | Mid-term |
| Oct. 15 | Semester recess |
| Oct. 22 | Classes resume |
| Oct. 26 | Registration Advising Begins for Spring 2019 semester. CHECK myNOVA PORTAL FOR REGISTRATION DATE |
| Nov. 14 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). REFER TO "REFUNDS" IN CATALOG |
| Nov. 17 | Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program |
| Nov. 20 | Thanksgiving Recess begins after last class |
| Nov. 26 | Classes Resume |
| Dec. 07 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Dec. 13 | Final Day of Classes. |
| Dec. 15 | Final Examinations (continues through December 21st - No exams on December 16th). |
| Jan. 2, 2019 | Final Grades Due Fall 2018 Semester (12 Noon). |
| Jan. 25, 2019 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Feb. 08, 2019 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Fall 2018 semester). Grade change forms must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5:00 PM. |
Oct. 17 |
On line Master Schedule available UA1 & UA2 |
Oct. 18 |
Registration begins UA1 & UA2 |
Jan. 7 |
Classes begin |
Jan. 13 |
Last date to drop and last day for 100% refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Jan. 14 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
Jan. 20 |
Last date for 75% refund - no refund after this date. Refer to refund policy. |
Jan. 21 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
Jan. 31 |
Last date to apply for May 2019 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
Feb. 4 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
Feb. 17 |
Last date to withdraw with a WX and no refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Mar. 3 |
Last date of classes |
Mar. 6 |
Grades due from faculty |
Mar. 15 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
Mar. 17 |
Last date for students to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
Mar. 20 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |
May 17-18 |
Commencement at Villanova University |
Oct. 17 |
On line Master Schedule available UA1 & UA2 |
Oct. 18 |
Registration begins UA1 & UA2 |
Jan. 31 |
Last date to apply for May 2019 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
Feb. 4 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
Mar. 4 |
Classes begin |
Mar. 10 |
Last date to drop and last day for 100% refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Mar. 11 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
Mar. 15 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
Mar. 17 |
Last date for 75% refund – no refund after this date. Refer to refund policy. |
Mar. 18 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
April 14 |
Last date to withdraw with a WX and no refund. Refer to refund policy. |
April 28 |
Last date of classes |
May 1 |
Grades due from faculty |
May 12 |
Last date for students to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
May 15 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |
May 17-18 |
Commencement at Villanova |
Feb. 27 |
On line Master Schedule available UA1 & UA2 |
Feb. 28 |
Registration begins UA1 & UA2 |
Apr. 29 |
Classes begin |
May 5 |
Last date to drop and last day for 100% refund. Refer to refund policy. |
May 6 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
May 12 |
Last date for 75% refund – no refund after this date. Refer to refund policy. |
May 13 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
May 24 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
June 9 |
Last date to withdraw with a WX and no refund. Refer to refund policy. |
June 15 |
Last date to apply for September 2019 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
June 23 |
Last date of classes |
June 26 |
Grades due from faculty |
July 7 |
Last date for student to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
July 10 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |
July 13 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
Feb. 27 |
On line Master Schedule available UA1 & UA2 |
Feb. 28 |
Registration begins UA1 & UA2 |
May 24 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
June 15 |
Last date to apply for September 2019 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
July 1 |
Classes begin |
July 7 |
Last date to drop and last day for full refund. Refer to refund policy. |
July 8 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
July 13 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
July 14 |
Last date for 75% refund – no refund after this date. Refer to refund policy. |
July 15 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
Aug. 11 |
Last date to withdraw with a WX and no refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Aug. 25 |
Last date of classes |
Aug. 28 |
Grades due from faculty |
Sept. 8 |
Last date for student to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
Sept. 11 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |
August 26, 2019 |
Classes begin |
September 1, 2019 |
Last day to drop and last day for full refund. Refer to refund policy. |
September 2, 2019 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
September 8, 2019 |
Last date for 75% refund – no refund after this date |
September 9, 2019 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
September 15, 2019 |
Last date to apply for December 2019 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
September 23, 2019 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
October 6, 2019 |
Last day to withdraw with a WX and no refund. Refer to refund policy. |
October 20, 2019 |
Last date of classes |
October 23, 2019 |
Grades due from faculty |
November 3, 2019 |
Last date for student to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
November 6, 2019 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |
November 16, 2019 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
September 15, 2019 |
Last date to apply for December 2019 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
September 23, 2019 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
October 21, 2019 |
Classes begin |
October 27, 2019 |
Last date to drop and last day for full refund. Refer to refund policy. |
October 28, 2019 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
November 3, 2019 |
Last date for 75% refund – no refund after this date |
November 4, 2019 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
November 16, 2019 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
December 1, 2019 |
Last date to withdraw with a WX and no refund. Refer to refund policy. |
December 15, 2019 |
Last date of classes |
December 18, 2019 |
Grades due from faculty |
December 29, 2019 |
Last date for student to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
January 2, 2020 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |
January 6, 2020 |
Classes begin |
January 31, 2020 |
Last date to apply for May 2020 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
January 12, 2020 |
Last date to drop and last day for full refund. Refer to refund policy. |
January 13, 2020 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
January 19, 2020 |
Last date for 75% refund – no refund after this date. |
January 20, 2020 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
February 3, 2020 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
February 16, 2020 |
Last date to withdraw with a WX and no refund |
March 1, 2020 |
Last date of classes |
March 4, 2020 |
Grades due from faculty |
March 14, |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
March 15, 2020 |
Last date for students to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
March 18, 2020 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |
May 15-16, 2020 |
Commencement at Villanova University |
January 31, 2020 |
Last date to apply for May 2020 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
February 3, 2020 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
March 2, 2020 |
Classes begin |
March 8, 2020 |
Last date to drop and last day for full refund. Refer to refund policy. |
March 9, 2020 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
March 14, 2020 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
March 15, 2020 |
Last date for 75% refund – no refund after this date |
March 16, 2020 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
April 12, 2020 |
Last date to withdraw with a WX and no refund. Refer to refund policy. |
April 26, 2020 |
Last date of classes |
April 29, 2020 |
Grades due from faculty |
May 10, 2020 |
Last date for students to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
May 13, 2020 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |
May 15-16, 2020 |
Commencement at Villanova University |
June 27 |
On Line Master Schedule available Sessions 1 & 2 |
June 28 |
Registration begins Sessions 1 & 2 |
Aug. 25 |
myNova portal opens for May graduation applications. Please consult graduation page for details. |
Aug. 27 |
Classes begin |
Sept. 2 |
Last date to drop and last day for 100% refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Sept. 3 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
Sept. 9 |
Last date for 75% refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Sept. 10 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
Sept. 15 |
Last date to apply for December 2018 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
Sept. 24 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
Oct. 8 |
Last day to withdraw with a WX and no refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Oct. 21 |
Last date of classes. |
Oct. 24 |
Grades due from faculty (12:00 noon) |
Nov. 4 |
Last date for student to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
Nov. 7 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |
Nov. 17 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
June 27 |
On Line Master Schedule available Sessions 1 & 2 |
June 28 |
Registration begins Sessions 1 & 2 |
Aug. 25 |
myNova portal opens for May 2019 graduation applications. Please consult graduation page for details. |
Sept. 15 |
Last date to apply for December 2018 graduation. Late fee applies after this date. Please consult the graduation page for details. |
Sept. 24 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
Oct. 22 |
Classes begin |
Oct. 28 |
Last date to drop and last day for 100% refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Oct. 29 |
WX period begins and 75% refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
Nov. 4 |
Last date for 75% refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Nov. 5 |
No refund period begins. Refer to refund policy. |
Nov. 17 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination. For more detailed information HRD students please visit this website, MPA students please visit this website. |
Dec. 1 |
Last date to withdraw with a WX and no refund. Refer to refund policy. |
Dec. 16 |
Last date of classes. |
Dec. 19 |
Grades due from faculty (12:00 noon) |
Dec. 30 |
Last date for student to make up work for an incomplete (“N”) grade |
Jan. 3, 2019 |
Last date for faculty to submit change of grades |