SCHOOL OF LAW
2023-2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER 2023
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June 23, Friday |
Early Processing deadline for receipt of all required Financial Aid documents for Fall 2023 Consideration. Documents include (but not limited to) Verification, Independent Status Petition, Special Circumstances Appeal, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal, College Enrollment Verification, Authorization to Apply Title IV Funds This information is from the HU main campus calendar and may change for the School of Law. Please be sure to follow all email instructions regarding financial aid and student health deadlines.
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June 30, Friday |
Deadline for required health documents for new entrants This information is from the HU main campus calendar and may change for the School of Law. Please be sure to follow all email instructions regarding financial aid and student health deadlines.
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July 10, Monday |
Fall 2023 Statements available via BisonWeb This information is from the HU main campus calendar and may change for the School of Law. Please be sure to follow all email instructions regarding financial aid and student health deadlines.
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July 30, Sunday
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Last day to submit ADA accommodation requests for Fall 2023 midterms to the Howard University Office of Student Services to ensure letters are received in time for exams. Note that Student Services may take 6-8 weeks to process requests so requests submitted after this date may not meet the deadline (see below). To submit a request visit: https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/diversity-inclusion/accommodations-requests
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August 7, Monday |
Payment-in-full due for Fall 2023 (ALL STUDENTS)
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August 7, Monday to August 11, Friday
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Fall orientation for 1L, LL.M., transfer, and exchange students. |
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August 7, Monday to August 9, Wednesday
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Orientation for Criminal Justice Clinic, Fair Housing Clinic and Child Welfare Clinic (to be confirmed pending court information).
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August 11, Friday |
All Clinic and Externship Orientation
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August 11, Friday
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Deadline for receipt of Summer 2022 graduation recommendations in the Office of the Registrar. |
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Fall disbursement of financial aid to eligible students’ accounts with the Office Of Bursar This information is from the HU main campus calendar and may change for the School of Law. Please be sure to follow all email instructions regarding financial aid and student health deadlines.
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August 14, Monday
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FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
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August 23, Wednesday |
Deadline to apply for the Externship Program and class for Fall 2023. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis up until the deadline or until the class is full, whichever is earlier. Thus, students are not guaranteed a spot in the class and should apply as soon as possible.
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August 14, Monday to August 25, Friday
August 14 through October 20 |
Late Registration/Add/Drop period August 25 is the last date to add or drop a course. After this date, students must withdraw before the deadline and will have a grade of “W” for the course.
3L academic advisement with Dean Olivares to ensure graduation. Make an appointment during Open Hours. Ensure compliance with all requirements in the Graduation Checklist and the Student Handbook.
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September 1, Friday |
Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Students must complete withdrawal process before this date to receive a 100% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the student must submit the online Total Withdrawal Request Form by searching on the HU website for “total withdrawal.”
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September 4, Monday |
University Closed – Labor Day Observed
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September 5, Tuesday
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Deadline to send Fall 2023 exam conflicts alternate exam day request JotForm. See eligibility below. The JotForm link will be provided to students in advance.
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September 11, Monday |
Graduation Application available via BisonWeb for Fall 2023 prospective candidates
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September 18, Monday
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Registration holds for Spring 2024 applied to all accounts with a balance greater than zero, and late payment fees assessed.
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September 11, Monday to November 10, Friday |
Graduation Application available via Bison Web for Fall 2023 prospective candidates.
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September 15, Friday |
Opening Convocation 11:00 A.M. (Classes Suspended from 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.) Cramton Auditorium
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September 18, Monday |
Last day to submit ADA accommodation requests for Fall 2023 finals to the Howard University Office of Student Services to ensure letters are received in time for exams.
Note Student Services may take from 6-8 weeks to process requests so requests submitted after this date may not meet the deadline (see below). To submit a request visit: https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/diversity-inclusion/accommodations-requests |
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September 18, Tuesday |
Deadline to inform the HUSL Office of Student Affairs of non-emergency ADA accommodations for Fall 2023 midterms. Note you must provide a copy of your approval letter from the Office of Student Services directly to OSA staff by this date. To submit a request to the Office of Student Services, click here. This request should be submitted 6-8 weeks prior to September 18. Letters provided to the HUSL Office of Student Affairs after this date will not receive accommodations for Fall 2023 midterm exams.
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September 25, Monday |
Deadline to receive 50% refund of tuition/fees. Students must complete the online withdrawal process. Search “total withdrawal” on the HU website for the updated form.
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September 30, Saturday |
2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available
Preliminary Enrollment Census Date
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October 2- October 11 |
MIDTERMS- All midterms occur during this time. Midterms may occur during class time for a duration that is less than the class meeting OR may be in take-home format for a period of no less than 12 hours. Upper-class students may have multiple midterms on one day. There are no alternate exam day requests for midterms. ADA-accommodated students must have their approved accommodations by the beginning of the fall semester (see deadline and information above). Upper-level course midterms are at the discretion of the professor. 1L schedule: Civil Procedure: Monday, October 2 Legislation Regulation: Wednesday, October 4 Torts: Tuesday, October 10 Contracts (occurs during final exam period)
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October 9, Monday |
University Closed- Mental Health Day
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October 13, Friday |
Deadline for Independent Study proposals; petitions to study abroad, visit another institution, or participate in an exchange program for Spring 2024. Review procedures in Student Handbook and submit proposals and petitions to the Dean of Academic Affairs.
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October 20, Friday |
Final Enrollment Census Date
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October 23, Monday to April 6, Friday
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Graduation application available via BisonWeb for Spring 2024 prospective candidates. |
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October 27, Friday
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Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees. Students must complete the online withdrawal process. Search “total withdrawal” on the HU website for the updated form.
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November 3, Friday
November 6, Monday
November 8, Wednesday
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Spring 2024 registration begins at 9 am (LL.M students only)
Spring 2024 registration begins at 9 am (3L students only)
Spring 2024 registration begins at 9 am (2L students)
Note that registration is open each day between 9 am and 11:59 pm until the end of the Add/Drop period.
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November 10, Friday
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University Closed – Veteran’s Day Observed Mental Health Day
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November 10, Friday |
Last day to withdraw from a course. Note this may change due to the holiday. Please view the HU main academic calendar for any updates. This will be corrected if it changes.
Students will receive 0% refund of tuition/fees. Students must complete withdrawal process before this date or will receive an “F” grade for the course.
Last day to complete a total withdrawal from the University. Students must complete the online withdrawal process. Search “total withdrawal” on the HU website for the updated form.
Last day to request institutional short-term emergency loan.
Deadline for prospective Fall 2023 graduates to apply for graduation via BisonWeb.
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November 13, Monday |
Deadline to inform the HUSL Office of Student Affairs of, non-emergency ADA accommodations for Fall 2023 final exams. Note you must provide a copy of your approval letter from the Office of Student Services directly to OSA staff by this date. To submit a request to the Office of Student Services, click here. This request should be submitted 6-8 weeks prior to November 13th. Letters provided to the HUSL Office of Student Affairs after this date will not receive accommodations for Fall 2023 Final exams.
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November 22, Wednesday |
FORMAL CLASSES END.
Afternoon and evening classes meet unless professor otherwise assures class meeting times are complete.
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November 23, Thursday to November 26, Sunday
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University Closed – Thanksgiving Recess
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November 24, Friday to November 29, Wednesday
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Reading Period
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December 1, Friday |
Deadline for students to clear Spring 2022 Incomplete Grades
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November 30, Thursday December 12, Tuesday
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Final examinations |
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December 2, Saturday |
Make-up Exam Day. Students should keep this day open in the event they must make up an exam due to an exam-day emergency.
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December 12, Tuesday |
FIRST SEMESTER ENDS
Official GRADUATION DATE for Fall 2023 degree recipients |
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December 18, Monday to January 1, Monday 2023 |
UNIVERSITY CLOSED- WINTER RECESS
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SPRING SEMESTER 2024
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January 5, Friday |
Last day to submit ADA accommodation requests for Spring 2024 midterms to the Howard University Office of Student Services to ensure letters are received in time for exams. Note that Student Services may take from 6-8 weeks to process requests so requests submitted after this date may not meet the deadline (see below). To submit a request, click here.
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January 8, Monday |
FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
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January 8, Monday to January 19, Friday
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January 19 is the last date to add or drop a course. After this date, students must withdraw before the deadline and will have a grade of “W” for the course. |
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January 15, Monday |
University Closed – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Observed
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January 17, Wednesday |
Deadline to submit Externship application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis up until the deadline or until the class is full, whichever is earlier. Thus, students are not guaranteed a spot in the class and should apply as soon as possible.
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January 19, Friday |
Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Students must complete withdrawal process before this date to receive a 100% refund of tuition/fees. Students must complete the online withdrawal process. Search “total withdrawal” on the HU website for the updated form.
Financial holds applied to all accounts with a balance greater than zero and late payment fees assessed.
Deadline for receipt of December 2023 graduation recommendations
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January 24, Wednesday |
Deadline to send Spring 2024 exam conflicts alternate exam day request JotForm. We will send out the email link to request an alternate exam date via email. See eligibility below.
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January 26, Friday |
Spring 1L Orientation: all 1L classes are suspended on this Friday to accommodate the mandatory 1L orientation.
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February 2, Friday |
UNIVERSITY CLOSED- Mental Health Day
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February 6, Tuesday |
Deadline to inform the HUSL Office of Student Affairs of, non-emergency ADA accommodations for Spring 2024 midterm exams. Note you must provide a copy of your approval letter from Office of Student Services directly to OSA staff by this date. To submit a request to the Office of Student Services, click here. This request should be submitted 6-8 weeks prior to February 6. Letters provided to the HUSL Office of Student Affairs after this date will not receive accommodations for Spring 2024 Final exams.
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February 13, Tuesday |
Deadline to receive 50% refund of tuition/fees. Students must complete the online withdrawal process. Search “total withdrawal” on the HU website for the updated form.
Preliminary Enrollment Census Date
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February 19, Monday |
University Closed – President’s Day Observed
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Tuesday, February 20- Wednesday, March 1 |
MIDTERMS- All midterms occur during this time. Midterms may occur during class time for a duration that is less than the class meeting OR may be in take-home format for a period of no less than 12 hours. Upper-class students may have multiple midterms on one day. There are no alternate exam day requests for midterms. ADA-accommodated students must have their approved accommodations by the beginning of the spring semester (see January 20 deadline and information above). 1L Schedule TBD
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February 22, Thursday |
Deadline for Independent Study proposals; petitions to study abroad, visit another institution, or participate in an exchange program for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024. Review the rules and processes in the Student Handbook and submit proposals and petitions to the Office of Academic Affairs.
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March 1, Friday
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Charter Day Convocation – Cramton Auditorium 11:00 A.M. (Classes suspended 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.)
Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees (Last day for tuition/fees refund). Students must complete the online withdrawal process. Search “total withdrawal” on the HU website for the updated form.
Last day to submit ADA accommodation requests for Spring 2024 final exams to the Howard University Office of Student Services to ensure letters are received in time for exams. Note Student Services may take from 6-8 weeks to process requests so requests submitted after this date may not meet the deadline (see below). To submit a request click here.
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March 2, Saturday to March 10, Sunday |
Howard University School of Law closed – Spring Break
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March 8, Friday |
Final Enrollment Census Date
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April 5, Friday |
Last day to withdraw from a course. Students will receive 0% refund of tuition/fees. Students must complete withdrawal process before this date or will receive an “F” grade for the course. Students must complete the online withdrawal process. Search “total withdrawal” on the HU website for the updated form.
Deadline for receipt of financial aid applications for Summer 2024
Deadline for request for financial aid award adjustment for Spring 2024
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April 9, Tuesday |
Fall 2024 registration begins for current 2L and LL.M students
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April 11, Thursday |
Fall 2024 registration for current 1L students
Bison Web is available for registration from 9:00 am to 11:59 pm each day until the end of the Add/Drop period.
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April 12, Friday |
Deadline for prospective Spring 2024 graduates to apply for graduation via BisonWeb (Fees Apply).
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April 15, Monday to June 28, Friday
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Graduation application available via Bison Web for Summer 2024 prospective candidates.
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April 15, Monday |
Deadline to inform the HUSL Office of Student Affairs of, non-emergency ADA accommodations for Spring 2024 Final exams. Note you must provide a copy of your approval letter from Office of Student Services directly to OSA staff by this date. To submit a request to the Office of Student Services, click here. This should be submitted 6-8 weeks prior to April 15th. Letters provided to the HUSL Office of Student Affairs after this date will not receive accommodations for Spring 2024 Final exams.
Summer 2024 Registration begins for Continuing students. Note that financial aid awards are tentatively set to disburse on May 10, 2023. If a student is near the academic probation minimum of 75 GPA, the student should be aware of the possibility that they are ineligible for summer financial aid. Moreover, students in danger of academic dismissal should not register for summer school.
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April 24, Wednesday |
Formal Classes End
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April 25, Thursday to April 28, Sunday |
Reading Period
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April 26, Friday
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Deadline for students to clear Fall 2023 incomplete grades with instructors. |
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April 29, Monday to May 9, Thursday
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Final Examinations
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May 3, Friday |
Deadline for Records office to submit special grade reports to the Office of the Registrar for removal of incomplete grades for Fall 2023.
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May 8, Wednesday to May 9, Thursday |
Graduation clearance for spring graduates.
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May 11, Friday |
Baccalaureate – Howard University School of Law—Dunbarton Chapel, 11:00 A.M. TENTATIVE
Deadline for receipt of May 2024 graduation recommendations to the Office of the Registrar.
Summer financial aid disbursements for eligible students. (Tentative date for School of Law students. More information will be provided closer to the summer semester.)
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May 11, Saturday |
Commencement Upper Quadrangle - Main Campus, 10:00 A.M
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School of Law Hooding Ceremony TBD Burr Gymnasium - Main Campus, 2:30 P.M. TENTATIVE
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May 17, Friday |
Evaluate Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for 2024-2025. (Tentative date for School of Law students. More information will be provided closer to the summer semester.)
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May 24, Friday |
Deadline for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals for the 2024-2025 academic year. (Tentative date for School of Law students. More information will be provided closer to the summer semester.)
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SUMMER SEMESTER 2024
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April 22, Monday to May 13, Monday |
Registration for all students; payment-in-full due upon registration. (Add or drop a course without a grade of “W”).
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May 10, Friday |
Deadline for receipt of all required financial aid documents for Fall 2023 consideration.
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May 13, Monday
May 20, Monday |
First day of classes
Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Payment Due in Full for Summer Registration (All Students). Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted to drop a summer course.
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May 22, Wednesday |
Summer Registration Disenrollment due to nonpayment
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May 27, Monday |
Deadline to receive 50% refund of tuition/fees. Note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted to drop from a summer course.
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University Closed – Memorial Day Observed
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May 31, Friday |
Graduation holds applied for Summer 2024 graduates.
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June 3, Monday |
Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted to drop a summer course.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE
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June 7, Friday |
Priority Processing Deadline for receipt of all required Financial Aid Documents for Fall 2024 consideration. Documents include (but not limited to) Verification, Independent Status Petition, Special Circumstances Appeal, College Enrollment Verification, Authorization to Apply Title IV Funds.
Last day to complete a total withdrawal from the University (Summer session only)
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June 17, Monday |
University Closed- Juneteenth Observed |
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June 29, Sunday |
Deadline for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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July 4, Thursday
July 3, Wednesday
July 8, Monday
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University Closed – Independence Day Observed
Last week of doctrinal classes; students will not attend these classes after this week.
Last week for externship classes; students will not attend externship classes after this week.
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July 5, Friday to July 7, Sunday
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Reading Period |
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July 8 week
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Final Examinations
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July 12, Friday |
School of Law Summer 2024 semester ends |
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July 27, Saturday |
Official graduation date for Summer 2024 degree recipients
Deadline for receipt of Summer 2024 Graduation Recommendations in the Office of the Registrar |