Spring 2011
University calendars are accurate at the time of publication/posting, but subject to change.Some school and/or departmental calendars may differ from the university's academic calendar. Please check with the specific program of study to ensure the appropriate calendar is followed. [ OTHER SEMESTERS ] |
F-Sn | Dec 24 - Jan 2 | University closed |
Sa | 8 | Holiday intersession classes end |
T-R | 11 - 13 | Advising, registration and orientation for new undergraduate students – Monroe Park campus |
F | 14 | Registration for continuing students – Monroe Park campus |
M | 17 | University closed |
T | 18 | Spring classes begin |
T-M | 18 - 24 | Add/drop and late registration |
M | 24 | Deadline for dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduate change of major requests effective for the spring 2011 semester |
F | 28 | Monroe Park campus students - last day for spring degree candidates to submit graduation applications to their advisers for May degrees. MCV campus students - spring degree candidates should follow departmental deadlines. |
F | 28 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays* |
W | 16 | Last day for undergraduate students to submit work for removal of incomplete grades from fall semester |
Sn-Sn | 13 - 20 | Spring break for both campuses |
F | 25 | Last day to withdraw from a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester) |
M | 28 | Summer semester advance registration begins |
M-F | 28 - Apr 1 | Monroe Park campus students - advising for fall semester. MCV campus students - follow departmental advising schedule. |
M | 4 | Fall semester advance registration begins |
T | 3 | Last day of classes for spring semester – Monroe Park campus; evening classes continue through May 7 |
W | 4 | Reading day, no day classes held – Monroe Park campus |
R-F | 5 - 13 | Final examinations for spring semester – Monroe Park campus |
F | 6 | Last day of classes for spring semester – MCV campus |
M-F | 9 - 13 | Final examinations for spring semester – MCV campus |
M-Sa | 9 - 14 | Final examinations for spring semester – evening classes |
F | 13 | Final date for graduate dean’s approval signature on completion of graduate thesis/dissertation for May degree candidates (check with graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense and school/college dean approval) |
F | 13 | Final date for submission of thesis/dissertation to the VCU Digital Archives |
T | 17 | Final grades are due by noon using grade sheets available on Faculty eServices |
Sa | 21 | May Commencement |
Sa | 21 | Official date for certifying May diplomas |
* Reasonable accommodations for completion of work missed should be made for students observing religious holidays. A partial list of major religious holidays is provided on the Web. |