Academic Calendar
2024-2025 Academic Calendar (May 30, 2024)
2023-2024 Academic Calendar (Feburary 10, 2023)
2022-2023 Academic Calendar (September 17, 2022)
2021-2022 Academic Calendar Revised (June 30, 2021)
| FALL 2024 SEMESTER | Start | End | |
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| REGISTRATION (onsite) ( New students and transfers) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Thursday, June 13, 2024 | Friday, August 2, 2024 |
| Early-Bird One Registration (Students that live within a 4-hour or 250 Mile radius of the Campus) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Thursday, June 27, 2024 | |
| Early-Bird One Registration (Students that live within a 4-hour or 250 Mile radius of the Campus) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Thursday, July 11, 2024 | |
| Early-Bird Two Registration (Students that live within a 4-hour or 250 Mile radius of the Campus) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Monday, July 15, 2024 | |
| Distance Education Virtual Orientation (Student is majoring in: Criminal Justice Online, Business Management Online, or Psychology Online.) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Friday, July 19, 2024 | |
| Entertainers I (Band and Cheer) Orientation/Registration and Move-In (New Band and Cheer Students) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Monday, July 22, 2024 | |
| Competitors I (Football, Cross-Country, and Volleyball) Orientation/Registration and Move-In | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Thursday, July 25, 2024 | |
| Entertainers II (Choir) Orientation/Registration and Move-In (New Choir Students) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Monday, July 29, 2024 | |
| Competitors II (Basketball (M/W), Track & Field (M/W), Baseball, Softball, and Golf) Registration and Move-In (New Students for the above-mentioned sports Register and Move-In) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | |
| General New Students and New Transfers (Last Names Beginning A-M) Registration and/or Move-In (General New Students and New Transfers that DO NOT belong to an auxiliary or sport.) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | |
| General New Students and New Transfers (Last Name Beginning N-Z) Registration and/or Move-In (General New Students and New Transfers that DO NOT belong to an auxiliary or sport.) | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | Saturday, August 3, 2024 |
| New Students and New Transfers Orientation = New students and new transfers participate in the Orientation and Activities for the Fall. | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Friday, August 2, 2024 |
| Faculty and Staff Professional Development | Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Sunday, August 4, 2024 | |
| Residence Halls Open for Returning Students, 9:00 a.m. | Friday, August 2, 2024 | ||
| Vesper Service = Attendance is mandatory for all New students and new transfers | 6:00 pm | Sunday, August 04, 2024 | |
| CLASSES BEGIN | Monday, August 05, 2024 | ||
| Online GO1 Class begins | Monday, August 05, 2024 | ||
| First Assignment of the Semester due | Friday, August 9, 2024 | ||
| STUDENT SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT ENDS | Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | ||
| Degree Plans reviewed by Division Chairs and acceptance of “blue” forms by appointment with the Office of Academic Records between August 1st and October 31st. (December graduates) | Friday, August 30, 2024 | ||
| List of Prospective Graduates due to the Office of Academic Records for December | Friday, August 30, 2024 | ||
| Deadline for December graduates "blue" forms ends Monday, September 9, 2024 | Monday, September 09, 2024 | ||
| Online Registration ends for Fall (last day to add a course) | Monday, September 09, 2024 | ||
| Labor Day HOLIDAY (No Classes) | Monday, September 02, 2024 | ||
| Honors Week | Monday, September 09, 2024 | Sunday, September 15, 2024 | |
| Application for Completion of Degree Requirements on ALL Prospective Graduates (December, May and July). | Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | ||
| Honors Convocation | Thursday, September 12, 2024 | ||
| CONSTITUTION DAY (Observation) | Monday, September 16, 2024 | ||
| Registration for the Spring Semester begins | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | ||
| FAFSA Filing begins | |||
| Mid-term Evaluation Week | Monday, September 23, 2024 | Monday, September 30, 2024 | |
| End of Online GO1 Session | Friday, September 27, 2024 | ||
| Homecoming Week | Sunday, September 29, 2024 | Saturday, October 5, 2024 | |
| Online GO2 Session Begins | Monday, September 30, 2024 | ||
| Student Course Evaluation of Faculty | Monday, September 30, 2024 | ||
| Mid-term Grades Due | Wednesday, October 02, 2024 | ||
| Senior EXIT Examination | Monday, October 14, 2024 | ||
| Alabama Free Application Week | Thursday, October 17, 2024 | ||
| LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE | Sunday, October 27, 2024 | ||
| Deadline for May and July graduates' "blue" forms ends Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | ||
| Transfer Day | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | ||
| First Generation Student Day | Friday, November 8, 2024 | ||
| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM COLLEGE | Friday, November 08, 2024 | ||
| Beginning Cycle of Awarding Financial Aid for 2024-2025 | Monday, November 11, 2024 | Friday, November 15, 2024 | |
| Division of Education - "National American Education Week" | Monday, November 18, 2024 | ||
| LAST DAY OF CLASS | Friday, November 22, 2024 | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | |
| FINAL EXAMINATIONS | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | ||
| End of Online GO2 Session | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | ||
| Thanksgiving HOLIDAY (No Classes) | Thursday, November 28, 2024 | Sunday, December 1, 2024 | |
| Last Day to Remove Incomplete (“I”) Grades from Spring semester | Monday, December 02, 2024 | ||
| Final Clearance for December Prospective Graduates | Monday, December 02, 2024 | ||
| Student Course Evaluation of Faculty | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | |
| Final Grades Due for 16 Week Term | Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | ||
| Professional Development Days | Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | Friday, December 13, 2024 | |
| Christmas Eve | Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 | ||
| Christmas | Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 |
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SPRING 2025 SEMESTER |
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New Year’s HOLIDAY |
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
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College Opens from Holiday break |
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Friday, January 3, 2025 |
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Faculty and Staff Professional Development |
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Friday, January 3, 2025 |
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New Student Orientation |
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Friday, January 3, 2025 |
Saturday, January 4, 2025 |
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REGISTRATION (new students) |
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Friday, January 3, 2025 |
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REGISTRATION onsite |
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Friday, January 3, 2025 |
Saturday, January 4, 2025 |
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Vesper Service |
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Sunday, January 5, 2025 |
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CLASSES BEGIN |
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Monday, January 6, 2025 |
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Online Classes Begin for GO1 |
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Monday, January 6, 2025 |
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Application for Completion of Degree Requirements on ALL Prospective Graduates (May and July). Degree Plans reviewed and acceptance of “blue” forms by appointment with the Office of Academic Records between January 6 and January 31 [applications after the deadline will transfer to the next |
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Thursday, January 16, 2025 |
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Late Registration begins |
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Tuesday, January 7, 2025 |
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Martin Luther King, Jr., HOLIDAY (No Classes) |
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Monday, January 20, 2025 |
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Online Registration ends for Spring (last day to add a course) |
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Monday, January 13, 2025 |
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STUDENT SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT ENDS |
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025 |
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Degree Plans reviewed and acceptance of “blue” forms by appointment with the Office of Academic Records between January 6 and January 31 [applications after the deadline will transfer to the next graduation period]. |
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Monday, January 27, 2025 |
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Senior EXIT Examination |
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Monday, February 3, 2025 |
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Mid-term Evaluation Week |
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Monday, February 24, 2025 |
Friday, February 28, 2025 |
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Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters (begins) |
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 |
Friday, March 7, 2025 |
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Online Classes GO1 End |
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Friday, February 28, 2025 |
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Onlnine Classes GO2 Begin |
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Monday, March 3, 2025 |
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Mid-term Grades Due |
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025 |
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Summer Financial Aid applications emailed/on website |
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Founder’s Day Convocation |
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Thursday, March 13, 2025 |
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CME Spring Convocation |
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Monday, March 10, 2025 |
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 |
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Senior EXIT Examination |
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Monday, April 14, 2025 |
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SPRING BREAK [Residence Halls Close at 3:00 PM on Friday and Open at 8:00 |
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Friday, March 21, 2025 |
Sunday, March 30, 2025 |
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LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE |
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
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Religious Emphasis Week |
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Monday, April 14, 2025 |
Friday, April 19, 2024 |
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Campus Preview Day |
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
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Federal Direct Loan exist counseling for graduating seniors |
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
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Senior EXIT Examination |
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 |
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SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK |
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
Friday, April 18, 2025 |
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Easter Day Holiday Observance |
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Monday, April 21, 2025 |
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Graduating Seniors Final Exams |
Monday, April 21, 2025 |
Friday, April 25, 2025 |
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Last Day to Remove Incomplete (“I”) Grade |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
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LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM COLLEGE |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
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Final Examination for ALL Saturday classes (non-weekend) |
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Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
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Senior Grades Due, 5 p.m. [hard copy submission] |
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025 |
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Online Classes for GO2 End |
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Friday, May 2, 2025 |
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BACCALAUREATE SERVICE |
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Friday, May 2, 2025 |
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COMMENCEMENT EXCERCISES |
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Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
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FINAL EXAMINATIONS |
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Monday, April 28, 2025 |
Friday, May 2, 2025 |
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LAST DAY OF CLASS |
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Friday, May 2, 2025 |
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Final Grades Due |
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025 |
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Run the Satisfactory Academic Progress Report (SAP) and Mail |
Monday, May 26, 2025 |
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