Fall Semester 2016
Dates are subject to change without notice.
First-half Semester (1st 8 weeks) / Aug. 22 - Oct. 14, 2016Second-half Semester (last 8 weeks) / Oct. 17 - Dec. 16, 2016
Full Semester (16 weeks) / Aug. 22 - Dec. 16, 2016
*Common course dates. Please see individual course for details.
Aug. 1, Mon.•University bills with Fall 2016 tuition and fees charges available on AccessPlus.
Aug. 19, Fri.•Last day to initiate registration in person without a late registration fee in the Registrar's Student Scheduling Office, 10 Enrollment Services Center by 5 p.m. Registration may be initiated using AccessPlus until 11 p.m. Aug. 21 without a late registration fee.
Aug. 20, Sat.• Fee payment deadline for fall. First payment (minimum due) or payment in full on AccessPlus.
Aug. 21, Sun.•Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus without a late registration fee. Registration must be completed by 11 p.m.
•Last day to cancel registration on AccessPlus for fall to avoid tuition assessment. All courses must be dropped on AccessPlus by 11 p.m.
Aug. 22, Mon.•Class work begins.
•Schedule changes processed through AccessPlus registration or in 10 Enrollment Services Center.
Aug. 26, Fri.•Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus. A late registration fee applies.
•Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a course without signatures of instructor and adviser (full-semester courses and first half-semester courses). See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines and the Schedule of Classes for exceptions.
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•Last day to drop full-semester or first half-semester courses without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
•Last day to process a schedule change for fall through AccessPlus registration.
•Last day to change a full semester course from audit to credit basis.
Aug. 27, Sat.• Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See for details.
Sept. 1, Thurs.•Spring 2017 Schedule of Classes changes from proof copy due in Registrar’s Office.
Sept. 2, Fri.•Last day to receive a tuition and fee adjustment for full-semester courses when dropping below full-time status. No refunds for full-semester courses after day 10 of the semester.
•Last day to elect to audit a full-semester course for fall. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Sept. 5, Mon.•University holiday—offices closed, classes recessed.
Sept. 6, Tues.•Distribute to deans original course offerings for Summer 2017. Deans will distribute to departments.
Sept. 9, Fri.•Graduate College: Last day for graduate students to submit applications for graduation for Fall 2016 through AccessPlus without a late fee.
Sept. 19, Mon.•Departments should begin approval process for new Summer 2017 experimental courses.
Sept. 20, Tues.•Fee payment deadline for fall semester. Second payment (minimum due) on AccessPlus.
Sept. 21, Wed.•Last day to change degree audit information for fall semester.
Sept. 23, Fri.•Last day to add/drop a first half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
•Last day to change a first half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
•Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a first half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.
Sept. 30, Fri.•Textbook & Supply requisitions for spring classes due to University Bookstore.
Oct. 1, Sat.•Schedule of Classes for Spring 2017 available for viewing on the Web at
Oct. 3, Mon.•Registration Authorization Numbers
for colleges are available on Access
Plus and ADIN for Spring 2017.
•Final deadline for submitting
new experimental courses
for Spring 2017 in CIMX.
•Advising period for Spring 2017 registration begins.
Oct. 10, Mon.•Distribute to departments original course offerings for Fall 2017.
Oct. 14, Fri., 2:15 p.m.•Midterm grade reports due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus.
•First half-semester courses end.
Oct. 17, Mon.•Second half-semester courses begin.
•Departments should begin approval process for new Fall 2017 experimental courses.
• Last day for departments to make Spring 2017 course offering changes before registration begins (Room Scheduling must approve course limits of 35 and greater).
Oct. 19, Wed.•Registration period for Spring 2017 begins.
•First day of assigned Spring 2017 registration dates for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are
7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday—Saturday.
•Seniors graduating Spring 2017 should submit a Graduation Application after registering for final course work. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Oct. 20, Thurs.•Fee payment deadline for fall. Final payment due on AccessPlus.
•First day of assigned Spring 2017 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to
11 p.m., Monday—Saturday.
Oct. 21, Fri.•Last day to process most schedule changes for a second half-semester course without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
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Oct. 26, Wed.•Summer 2017 course offerings due from departments to dean’s office, Registrar, and Room Scheduling.
Oct. 27, Thurs.•First day of assigned Spring 2017 registration dates for students projected as juniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday—Saturday, and most Sundays.
Oct. 28, Fri.•Last day to add/drop full-semester courses or withdraw without extenuating circumstances.
•Last day to change a full-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
•Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a full-semester or second half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.
Oct. 31, Mon.•Preliminary room assignments for Spring 2017 distributed to departments from Room Scheduling.
Nov. 2, Wed.• Graduate College: last day for graduate students to cancel graduation through AccessPlus without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
• Graduate College: Last day to submit the Request for Final Oral Exam form for Fall2016 graduation.
Nov. 3, Thurs.• First day of assigned Spring 2017 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday—Saturday.
Nov. 10, Thurs.• First day of assigned Spring 2017 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday—Saturday.
Nov. 16, Wed., 4 p.m.• Preliminary room assignments for Spring 2017, with changes, due back to Room Scheduling from departments.
• Last day of assigned registration start dates for Spring 2017 registration.
Nov. 18, Fri.• Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
•Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
•Undergraduate graduation applications for Spring 2017 are due. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Nov. 21-25, Mon.—Fri.•Thanksgiving break, classes recessed.
Nov. 23, Wed.•Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations.Open your account in ProQuest and enter the name of your thesis/dissertation.
Nov. 24-25, Thurs.—Fri.•University holidays—offices closed.
Nov. 28, Mon., noon•Deadline for Spring 2017 cancellations due to low enrollment.
• Fall 2017 offerings due from departments to dean’s office, Registrar, and Room Scheduling.
Nov. 29, Tues.• Graduate College: last day to submit signed Graduate Student Approval Form.
Dec. 1, Thurs.• Graduate College: last day to upload electronic thesis/dissertation to ProQuest for Thesis Office review.
Dec. 3, Sat.•Beginning class lists available on AccessPlus.
• Spring 2017 room assignments for courses displayed in the Schedule of Classes at
• Spring 2017 course enrollment tally by college and year available electronically by department.
Dec. 8, Thurs.• End of term textbook buyback and begins at University Bookstore.
Dec. 12-16, Mon.—Fri.•Final examinations.
Dec. 15, Thurs.• Summer 2017 Schedule of Classes changes from proof copy due in Registrar’s Office.
Dec. 16, Fri.•Fall semester ends.
• Graduate College: Last day to have your POSC approved for Spring 2017 graduation.
Dec. 17, Sat.• University Commencement:
Dec. 20, Tues., 2:15p.m.•Final grades due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus.
• Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore. See for details.
Dec. 22, Thurs.•Grade reports available on AccessPlus
Dec. 23-26, Fri.-Mon.•University holiday—offices closed.
Spring Semester 2017
Dates are subject to change without notice.
First-half Semester (1st 8 weeks) / Jan. 9 - Mar. 3, 2017Second-half Semester (last 8 weeks) / Mar. 6 - May 5, 2017
Full Semester (16 weeks) / Jan. 9 - May 5, 2017
*Common course dates. Please see individual course for details.
Jan. 1, Sun.•University bills with Spring 2017 tuition and fees charges available on AccessPlus.
Jan. 2, Mon.• University holiday—offices closed, classes recessed.
Jan. 4, Wed.•Schedule of Classes for Summer 2017 available for viewing on the Web at
Jan. 6, Fri.•Last day to initiate registration in person without a late registration fee in the Registrar's Student Scheduling Office, 10 Enrollment Services Center by
5 p.m. Registration may be initiated using AccessPlus until 11 p.m. Jan. 8, without a late registration fee.
•Last day to cancel registration by contacting the Office of the Registrar by 5 p.m. Registration may be cancelled via AccessPlus without tuition assessment until 11 p.m. Jan. 8.
Jan. 8, Sun.•Last day to initiate registration for spring through AccessPlus without a late registration fee. Registration must be completed by 11 p.m.
•Last day to cancel registration on AccessPlus for spring to avoid tuition assessment. All courses must be dropped on AccessPlus by 11 p.m.
Jan. 9, Mon.•Class work begins.
•Schedule changes processed through AccessPlus registration or in
10 Enrollment Services Center.
Jan. 13, Fri.•Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a course without signatures of instructor and adviser (full-semester courses and first half-semester courses). See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
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•Last day to drop full-semester or first half-semester courses without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
•Last day to process a schedule change for spring through AccessPlus registration.
•Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus. A late registration fee applies.
•Last day to change a full semester course from audit to credit basis.
Jan. 14, Sat.• Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See for details.
Jan. 16, Mon.•University holiday—offices closed, classes recessed.
Jan. 20, Fri.•Fee payment deadline for spring. First payment (minimum due) or payment in full on AccessPlus.
Jan. 23, Mon.•Last day to receive a tuition and fee adjustment for full-semester courses when dropping below full-time status. No refunds for full-semester courses after day 10 of the semester.
•Last day to elect to audit a course for spring. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Jan. 27, Fri.•Graduate College: Last day for graduate students to submit applications for graduation for Spring 2017 through AccessPluswithout a late fee.
Jan. 31, Tues. •Fall Semester 2017 Schedule of Classes changes from proof copy due in Registrar’s Office.
Feb. 10, Fri.•Last day to drop a first half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
•Last day to change a first half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Feb. 14, Tues.•Last day to change degree audit information for spring.
Feb. 18, Sat.•Schedule of Classes for Fall 2017 available for viewing on the Web at
Feb. 20, Mon.•Fee payment deadline, spring. Second payment (minimum due).
Feb. 21, Tues.•Registration Authorization Numbers
for colleges are available on Access
Plus and ADIN for Summer 2017 and Fall 2017.
•Advising period for Summer and Fall 2017 registration begins.
Mar. 1, Wed.•Final deadline for submitting new experimental courses for Summer 2017 in CIMX.
•Textbook & Supply requisitions for summer 2017 and fall 2017 classes due to University Bookstore.
Mar. 3, Fri. 2:15 p.m.•Midterm grade reports due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus.
•First half-semester courses end.
Mar. 6, Mon.•Second half-semester courses begin.
Mar. 10, Fri.•Last day to process most schedule changes for a second half-semester course without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
•Last day to drop a second half-semester course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
•Undergraduate graduation applications for Summer 2017 are due.Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Mar. 13-17, Mon.—Fri.•Spring break, classes recessed.
Mar. 15, Wed.•Last day for departments to make Summer or Fall 2017 course offering changes before registration begins (Room Scheduling must approve course limits of 35 and greater).
Mar. 20, Mon.•Fee payment deadline, spring. Final payment due on AccessPlus.
•Registration period for Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 begins.
•First day of assigned Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 registration dates for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday—Saturday, and most Sundays.
•Seniors graduating Summer2017 should submit a Graduation Application after registering for final course work. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Mar. 21, Tues.•First day of assigned Summer 2017 and Fall 2016 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday—Saturday, and most Sundays.
Mar. 24, Fri.•Last day to add/drop full-semester courses or withdraw without extenuating circumstances.
•Last day to change a full-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass
•Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a full-semester or second half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.
•Graduate College: Last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
•Graduate College: Last day to submit your Request for Final Oral Exam form for Spring Graduation.
Mar. 27, Mon.•Preliminary room assignments for Summer 2017 distributed to departments from Room Scheduling.
Mar. 28, Tues.•First day of assigned Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 registration dates for students projected as juniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday—Saturday, and most Sundays.
Apr. 4, Tues.•First day of assigned Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday—Saturday, and most Sundays.
Apr. 6, Thu.• Preliminary room assignments for Summer 2017, with changes, due back to Room Scheduling from departments.
Apr. 11, Tues.•First day of assigned Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday—Saturday, and most Sundays.
Apr. 14, Fri.•Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
•Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
•Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations.Open an account in ProQuest and enter the title for your thesis/dissertation.
•Deadline for Summer 2017, 12-week and Session I course cancellations due to low enrollment.
Apr. 18, Tues.•Graduate College: last day to submit Graduate Student Approval Form.
Apr. 19, Wed.•Last day of assigned registration start dates for Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 registration.
Apr. 20, Thurs.•Graduate College: last day to submit final electronic thesis/dissertation to ProQuest for Thesis Office review.
Apr. 22, Sat.•Summer 2017 course enrollment tallyby college and year published electronically.
•Room assignments for Summer 2017 courses displayed in the online Schedule of Classes.
•Beginning summer class lists available on AccessPlus.
•Departments begin submitting final grades.
Apr. 27, Thurs.•End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.
May 1, Mon.•Original course offerings for Spring 2018 distributed to departments.
•University bills with Summer 2017 tuition and fees charges available on AccessPlus.
May 1-May 5, Mon.—Fri.•Final examinations.
May 4, Thurs.•Graduate College Commencement:
May 5, Fri.•Spring semester ends.
•Graduate College: Last day to have your POSC approved for Summer 2017 graduation.
May 6, Sat.•Fall 2017 course enrollment tally by college and year published.
• Undergraduate Commencement:
• Veterinary Medicine Commencement:
May 8, Mon.•Registration Authorization Numbers for colleges are available in AccessPlus and ADIN for new Fall 2017 freshman.
May 10, Wed., 2:15 p.m.•Final grades due on
Bb Learn and AccessPlus.
• Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore. See for details.
May 11, Thurs.•Grade reports available on AccessPlus.
May 12, Fri. •Deadline for Summer 2017, Session II(last 8 weeks of semester) course cancellation due to low enrollment.
•Departments should begin approval process for new Spring 2018 experimental courses.
Summer Term 2017
Dates are subject to change without notice.
Session 1 (1st 8 weeks) / May 15 - July 7, 2017Session 2 (last 8 weeks) / June 12 - Aug. 4, 2017
Full Session (12 weeks) / May 15 - Aug. 4, 2017
*Common course dates. Please see individual course for details.
May 14, Sun.•Last day to cancel registration for summer to avoid tuition assessment.
May 15, Mon.•Class work begins, Session I course
May 17, Wed.•Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.
May 19, Fri.•Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee; or to add/drop a Session I course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
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•Last day to drop a Session I course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.