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Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Fall 2023

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description
Aug 21 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.
Aug 22 Tue First full day of classes
Aug 28 Mon Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists
Aug 30 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.
Aug 30 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Aug 30 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Aug 30 Wed Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)
Aug 30 Wed Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.
Sep 4 Mon HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)
Sep 5 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances
Sep 6 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances
Sep 8 Fri Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Fall 2023
Sep 11 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail
Sep 18 Mon Enrollment Census
Sep 29 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only).
Oct (1st Week) Spring/Summer course schedule available
Oct (2nd Week) Spring/Summer registration appointment times available
Oct 13 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'
Oct 15 Sun Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Oct 16 Mon Undergraduate/Professional Fall Graduation Applications due
Oct 16 Mon Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey
Oct 16 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins
Oct 26 Thu Spring registration begins online based on total credits
Oct 29 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only).
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Nov 9 Thu Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record
Nov 9 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall
Nov 10 Fri HOLIDAY — Veterans Day Observed (no classes, offices closed)
Nov 15 Wed Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Nov 15 Wed Graduate student Oral Defense Deadline
Nov 17 Fri Fall Commencement Participation deadline
Nov 17 Fri Graduate student Post-Defense Submission for Format Review
Nov 20 Mon Registration Appointment times no longer needed for spring
Nov 22-24 W-F HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday & Friday)
Dec 4-8 M-F Dead Week
Dec 5 Tue Grade entry begins
Dec 8 Fri Last day of Fall classes
Dec 11-15 M-F Final Examinations
Dec 15 Fri Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Dec 15 Fri Graduate student Final Degree Clearance Deadline
Dec 15 Fri Graduation Application and fee (Certificate and Plan C Students).
Dec 15 Fri Commencement ceremony (2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex)
Dec 19 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Dec 19 Tue Fall grade access begins online (late evening)
Dec 25 Mon HOLIDAY — Christmas Day (offices closed)

 

Spring 2024

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description
Jan 1 Mon HOLIDAY — New Year's Day (offices closed)
Jan 8 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.
Jan 9 Tue First full day of classes
Jan 15 Mon HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jan 16 Tue Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists
Jan 18 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.
Jan 18 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Jan 18 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Jan 18 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**
Jan 18 Thu Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.
Jan 23 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances
Jan 24 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances
Jan 26 Fri Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Spring 2024
Jan 29 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail
Feb 5 Mon Enrollment Census
Feb 14 Wed Summer registration begins online
Feb 19 Mon HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed)
Feb 19 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only)
Mar (1st Week) Fall schedule available
Mar (2nd Week) Fall registration appointment times available
Mar 1 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'
Mar 4-8 M-F Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open)
Mar 11 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins
Mar 15 Fri Undergraduate/Professional Spring Graduation Applications due
Mar 15 Fri Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey for spring and summer semester
Mar 15 Fri Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Mar 21 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Mar 21 Thu Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed
Mar 29-
Apr 1
F-M HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday)
Apr 5 Fri Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*
Apr 5 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring
Apr 10 Wed Graduate student Oral Defense Deadline
Apr 12 Fri Spring Commencement Participation deadline
Apr 12 Fri Graduate student Post-Defense Submission for Format Review
Apr 15 Mon Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Apr 15 Mon Registration appointment times no longer needed for Fall
Apr 29-
May 3
M-F Dead Week
Apr 30 Tue Grade entry begins
May 3 Fri Last day of Spring classes
May 6-10 M-F Final Examinations
May 10 Fri Graduate student Final Degree Clearance Deadline
May 10 Fri Graduation Application and fee (Certificate and Plan C Students)
May 11 Sat Commencement ceremonies (10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. in Fargodome)
May 14 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
May 15 Wed Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)

 

Summer 2024

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

4-week session 1: May 14 - June 7
4-week session 2: June 11 - July 5
4-week session 3: July 9 - August 2
6-week session 1: May 14 - June 21
6-week session 2: June 25 - August 2
8-week session 1: May14 - July 5
8-week session 2: June 11 - August 2
12-week session: May 14 - August 2
All Sessions
Date Day Description
May 27 Mon HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jun 14 Fri Undergraduate/Professional Summer Graduation Application due
Jun 20 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)
Jun 20 Thu Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m.
Jun 25 Tue Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met.
Jun 26 Wed Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances
Jul 3 Wed Graduate Student Oral Defense Deadline
Jul 4 Thu HOLIDAY — Independence Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jul 5 Fri Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Summer 2024
Jul 5 Fri Graduate Student Post-Defense Submission for Format Review
Jul 8 Mon Enrollment Census
Aug 2 Fri Graduate student Summer Application for Graduate Degree and Fee (Certificate and Plan C Students)
Aug 2 Fri Graduate Student Final Degree Clearance Deadline
Aug 2 Fri Last day of Summer classes
Aug 6 Tue Summer grade access begins online (late evening)
Aug 15 Thu Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
4-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 13 Mon Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists for 4-week session 1
May 14 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 1
May 14 Tue Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 1 *Permit needed after this date.
May 15 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund
May 15 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
May 17 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 1
May 21 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
May 27 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
May 30 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 1 classes with 'W' record
Jun 7 Fri Last day of 4-week session 1 classes
Jun 11 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
4-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 11 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 2
Jun 11 Tue Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 2
Jun 12 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 2 *Permit needed after this date.
Jun 12 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund
Jun 12 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 14 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 2
Jun 18 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 24 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 27 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 2 classes with 'W' record
Jul 5 Fri Last day of 4-week session 2 classes
Jul 9 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
4-Week Session 3
Date Day Description
Jul 9 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 3
Jul 9 Tue Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 3
Jul 10 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 3 *Permit needed after this date.
Jul 10 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 3 classes @ 100% refund
Jul 10 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
Jul 12 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 3
Jul 16 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
Jul 22 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 25 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 3 classes with 'W' record
Aug 2 Fri Last day of 4-week session 3 classes
Aug 6 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
6-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 14 Tue Classes begin for 6-week session 1
May 15 Wed Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 1
May 16 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 1 *Permit needed after this date.
May 16 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund
May 16 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
May 23 Thu Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 1
May 26 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
Jun 5 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 9 Sun Last day to Drop 6-week session 1 classes with 'W' record
Jun 21 Fri Last day of 6-week session 1 classes
Jun 25 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
6-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 25 Tue Classes begin for 6-week session 2
Jun 26 Wed Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 2
Jun 27 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 2 *Permit needed after this date.
Jun 27 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund
Jun 27 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 5 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 2
Jul 7 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 17 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 21 Sun Last day to Drop 6-week session 2 classes with 'W' record
Aug 2 Fri Last day of 6-week session 2 classes
Aug 6 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
8-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 14 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session 1
May 16 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 1
May 17 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 1 *Permit needed after this date.
May 17 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund
May 17 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
May 22 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 1
May 31 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
Jun 13 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 19 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 1 classes with 'W' record
Jul 5 Fri Last day of 8-week session 1 classes
Jul 9 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
8-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 11 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session 2
Jun 13 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 2
Jun 14 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 2 *Permit needed after this date.
Jun 14 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund
Jun 14 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 19 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 2
Jun 28 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 11 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 17 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 2 classes with 'W' record
Aug 2 Fri Last day of 8-week session 2 classes
Aug 6 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
12-Week Session
Date Day Description
May 14 Tue Classes begin for 12-week session
May 19 Sun Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session
May 20 Mon Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session *Permit needed after this date.
May 20 Mon Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund
May 20 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only)
May 20 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session
Jun 10 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
Jun 30 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 8 Mon Last day to Drop full 12-week classes with 'W' record
Aug 2 Fri Last day of 12-week session classes
Aug 6 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)

Academic Calendar 2022-2023

Fall 2022

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description
Aug 22 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.
Aug 23 Tue First full day of classes
Aug 29 Mon Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists
Aug 31 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.
Aug 31 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund* (full semester classes only)
Aug 31 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund* (full semester classes only)
Aug 31 Wed Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**
Aug 31 Wed Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.
Sep 5 Mon HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)
Sep 6 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances
Sep 7 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances
Sep 9 Fri Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Fall 2022
Sep 12 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail
Sep 30 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund* (full semester classes only).
Oct 1st Week Spring registration schedule available
Oct 2nd Week Spring registration appointment times available
Oct 14 Fri Undergraduate/Professional Fall Graduation Applications due
Oct 14 Fri Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey
Oct 14 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'
Oct 15 Sat Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Oct 17 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins
Oct 27 Thu Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed
Oct 30 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund* (full semester classes only).
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Nov 10 Thu Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*
Nov 10 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall
Nov 11 Fri HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed)
Nov 15 Tue Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Nov 18 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation
Nov 18 Fri Fall Commencement Participation deadline
Nov 21 Mon Open registration for spring
Nov
23-25
W-F HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday & Friday)
Dec
5-9
M-F Dead Week
Dec 6 Tue Grade entry begins
Dec 9 Fri Last day of Fall classes
Dec
12-16
M-F Final Examinations
Dec 15 Thu Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Dec 16 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation
Dec 16 Fri Application for Graduate Degree forms for certificate and non-thesis masters students
Dec 16 Fri Commencement ceremonies (2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex)
Dec 20 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Dec 20 Tue Fall grade access begins online (late evening)
Dec 26 Mon HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed)
Spring 2023

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description
Jan 2 Mon HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed)
Jan 9 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.
Jan 10 Tue First full day of classes
Jan 16 Mon HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jan 17 Tue Last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists
Jan 19 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.
Jan 19 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Jan 19 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Jan 19 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**
Jan 19 Thu Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.
Jan 24 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances
Jan 25 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances
Jan 27 Fri Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Spring 2022
Jan 30 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail
Feb 6 Mon Enrollment Census
Feb 20 Mon HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed)
Feb 20 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only)
Mar 1st Week Fall schedule available
Mar 2nd Week Fall registration appointment times available
Mar 3 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'
Mar 6 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins
Mar
13-17
M-F Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open)
Mar 15 Wed Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Graduation Applications due
Mar 15 Wed Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey for spring and summer semester
Mar 15 Wed Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Mar 23 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Mar 23 Thu Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed
Apr 6 Thu Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*
Apr 6 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring
Apr
7-10
F-M HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday)
Apr 11 Tue Registration appointment times no longer needed for fall
Apr 12 Wed Graduate student Oral Defense Deadline
Apr 14 Fri Spring Commencement Participation deadline
Apr 14 Fri Graduate student Post-Defense Submission for Format Review
Apr 15 Sat Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
May
1-5
M-F Dead Week
May 2 Tue Grade entry begins
May 5 Fri Last day of Spring classes
May
8-12
M-F Final Examinations
May 12 Fri Graduate student Final Degree Clearance Deadline
May 12 Fri Graduation Application and fee (Certificate and students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation.)
May 13 Sat Commencement ceremonies (10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. in Fargodome)
May 15 Mon Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
May 16 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Summer 2023

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

4-week session 1: May 16 - June 9
4-week session 2: June 13 - July 7
4-week session 3: July 11 - August 4
6-week session 1: May 16 - June 23
6-week session 2: June 27 - August 4
8-week session 1: May 16 - July 7
8-week session 2: June 13 - August 4
12-week session: May 16 - August 4
All Sessions
Date Day Description
May 29 Mon HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jun 15 Thur Undergraduate/Professional Summer Graduation Application due
Jun 20 Tue Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.) **
Jun 20 Tue Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m.
Jun 22 Thu Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met.
Jun 23 Fri Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances
Jul 4 Tue HOLIDAY — Independence Day Observed (no classes, offices closed)
Jul 5 Wed Graduate student Oral Defense Deadline
Jul 7 Fri Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Summer
Jul 7 Fri Graduate student Post-Defense Submission for Format Review
Jul 24 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer
Aug 4 Fri Graduate student Final Degree Clearance Deadline
Aug 4 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation
Aug 4 Fri Graduation Application and fee (Certificate and students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation.)
Aug 4 Fri Last day of Summer classes
Aug 8 Tue Summer grade access begins online (late evening)
Aug 15 Tue Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
4-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 16 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 1
May 16 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 1
May 16 Tue Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 1* Permit needed after this date.
May 17 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund*
May 17 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
May 19 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 1 * (Permit needed after this date)
May 23 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
May 29 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 1 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 1 classes with 'W' record*
Jun 9 Fri Last day of 4-week session 1 classes
Jun 13 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
4-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 13 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 2
Jun 13 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 2
Jun 14 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 2* Permit needed after this date.
Jun 14 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 14 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 16 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 2
Jun 20 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 26 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 29 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 2 classes with 'W' record*
Jul 7 Fri Last day of 4-week session 2 classes
Jul 11 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
4-Week Session 3
Date Day Description
Jul 11 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 3
Jul 11 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 3
Jul 12 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 3* Permit needed after this date.
Jul 12 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 3 classes @ 100% refund*
Jul 12 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
Jul 14 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 3
Jul 18 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
Jul 24 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 27 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 3 classes with 'W' record*
Aug 4 Fri Last day of 4-week session 3 classes
Aug 8 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
6-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 16 Tue Classes begin for 6-week session 1
May 17 Wed Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 1
May 18 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 1* Permit needed after this date.
May 18 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund
May 18 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
May 25 Thu Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 1
May 28 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
Jun 7 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 11 Sun Last day to Drop 6-week session 1classes with 'W' record*
Jun 23 Fri Last day of 6-week session 1 classes
Jun 27 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
6-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 27 Tue Classes begin for 6-week session 2
Jun 28 Wed Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 2
Jun 29 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 2* Permit needed after this date.
Jun 29 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 29 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 6 Thu Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 2
Jul 9 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 19 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 23 Sun Last day to Drop 6-week session 2 classes with 'W' record*
Aug 4 Fri Last day of 6-week session 2 classes
Aug 8 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
8-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 16 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session 1
May 18 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 1
May 19 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 1* Permit needed after this date.
May 19 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund*
May 19 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
May 24 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 1
Jun 2 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
Jun 15 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 21 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 1 classes with 'W' record*
Jul 7 Fri Last day of 8-week session 1 classes
Jul 11 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
8-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 13 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session 2
Jun 15 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 2
Jun 16 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 2* Permit needed after this date.
Jun 16 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 16 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 21 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 2
Jun 30 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 13 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 19 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 2 classes with 'W' record*
Aug 4 Fri Last day of 8-week session 2 classes
Aug 8 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
12-Week Session
Date Day Description
May 16 Tue Classes begin for 12-week session
May 21 Sun Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session
May 22 Mon Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session* Permit needed after this date.
May 22 Mon Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund*
May 22 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only)
May 31 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session
Jun 12 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
Jul 2 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 10 Mon Last day to Drop full 12-week classes with 'W' record*
Aug 4 Fri Last day of 12-week session classes
Aug 8 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)

Academic Calendar 2021-2022

Fall 2021

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description
Aug 23 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.
Aug 24 Tue First full day of classes
Aug 31 Tue Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run
Sep 1 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.
Sep 1 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Sep 1 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Sep 1 Wed Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**
Sep 1 Wed Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.
Sep 6 Mon HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)
Sep 7 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances
Sep 8 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances
Sep 10 Fri Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Fall 2021
Sep 13 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail
Sep 20 Mon Last Day to Add Full Semester Classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date.
Oct 1 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only).
Oct 1st Week Spring/Summer registration schedule available
Oct 2nd Week Spring/Summer registration appointment times available
Oct 15 Fri Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Oct 15 Fri Undergraduate/Professional Fall Graduation Applications due
Oct 15 Fri Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey
Oct 15 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'
Oct 18 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins
Oct 28 Thu Spring/Summer registration begins online based on total credits completed
Oct 31 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only).
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Nov 11 Thu HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed)
Nov 12 Fri Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*
Nov 12 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall
Nov15 Mon Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Nov 19 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation
Nov 19 Fri Fall Commencement Participation deadline
Nov 22 Mon Open registration for spring
Nov
24-26
W-F HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday& Friday)
Dec
6-10
M-F Dead Week
Dec 7 Tue Grade entry begins
Dec 10 Fri Last day of Fall classes
Dec
13-17
M-F Final Examinations
Dec 15 Wed Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Dec 17 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation
Dec 17 Fri Application for Graduate Degree forms for students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation.
Dec 17 Fri Commencement ceremony (2:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex)
Dec 21 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Dec 21 Tue Fall grade access begins online (late evening)
Dec 24 Fri HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed)
Spring 2022

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description  
Dec 31 Fri HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed)  
Jan 10 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.  
Jan 11 Tue First full day of classes  
Jan 17 Mon HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed)  
Jan 19 Wed Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run  
Jan 20 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.  
Jan 20 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)  
Jan 20 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)  
Jan 20 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**  
Jan 20 Thu Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.  
Jan 25 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances  
Jan 26 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances  
Jan 28 Fri Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Spring 2022  
Jan 31 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail  
Feb 7 Mon Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date.  
Feb 21 Mon HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed)  
Feb 21 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only)  
Mar 1st Week Fall schedule available  
Mar 2nd Week Fall registration appointment times available  
Mar 4 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'  
Mar 7 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins  
Mar
14-18
M-F Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open)  
Mar 15 Tue Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Graduation Applications due  
Mar 15 Tue Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey  
Mar 15 Tue Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
Mar 24 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
 
Mar 24 Thu Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed  
Apr 8 Fri Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*  
Apr 8 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring  
Apr 8 Fri Spring Commencement Participation deadline  
Apr 15 Fri Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
Apr
15-18
F-M HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday)  
Apr 15 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation  
Apr 18 Mon Open registration for summer/fall  
May
2-6
M-F Dead Week  
May 3 Tue Grade entry begins  
May 6 Fri Last day of Spring classes  
May
9-13
M-F Final Examinations  
May 13 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation  
May 13 Fri Application for Graduate Degree forms for students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation  
May 14 Sat Commencement ceremonies (10:00 a.m. & 2:00 a.m. in Fargodome)  
May 15 Sun Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
May 17 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)  
Summer 2022
4-week session 1: May 17 - June 10
4-week session 2: June 14 - July 8
4-week session 3: July 12 - August 5
6-week session 1: May 17 - June 24
6-week session 2: June 28 - August 5
8-week session 1: May17 - July 8
8-week session 2: June 14 - August 5
12-week session: May 17 - August 5
All Sessions
Date Day Description
May 30 Mon HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jun 15 Wed Undergraduate/Professional Summer Graduation Application due
Jun 20 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.) **
Jun 20 Mon Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m.
Jun 22 Wed Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met.
Jun 24 Fri Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances
Jul 1 Fri Last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Summer 2022
Jul 4 Mon HOLIDAY — Independence Day Observed (no classes, offices closed)
Jul 8 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation
Jul 27 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer
Aug 5 Fri Graduate student Summer Application for Graduate Degree due
Aug 5 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation
Aug 5 Fri Application for Graduate Degree forms for students not submitting a master's paper, thesis or dissertation
Aug 5 Fri Last day of Summer classes
Aug 9 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Aug 9 Tue Summer grade access begins online (late evening)
Aug 15 Mon Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
4-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 17 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 1
May 17 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 1
May 18 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 1*
May 18 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund*
May 18 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
May 20 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 1
May 24 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
May 24 Tue 4 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date)
May 30 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 2 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 1 classes with 'W' record*
Jun 10 Fri Last day of 4-week session 1 classes
4-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 14 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 2
Jun 14 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 2
Jun 15 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 2*
Jun 15 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 15 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 17 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 2
Jun 21 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 21 Tue 4 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date)
Jun 27 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 30 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 2 classes with 'W' record*
Jul 8 Fri Last day of 4-week session 2 classes
4-Week Session 3
Date Day Description
Jul 12 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 3
Jul 12 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 3
Jul 13 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 3*
Jul 13 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 3 classes @ 100% refund*
Jul 13 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
Jul 15 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 3
Jul 19 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
Jul 19 Tue 4 week session 3 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date)
Jul 25 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 28 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 3 classes with 'W' record*
Aug 5 Fri Last day of 4-week session 3 classes
 6-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 17 Tue Classes begin for 6-week session 1
May 18 Wed Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 1
May 19 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 1*
May 19 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund*
May 19 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
May 26 Thu Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 1
May 29 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
Jun 2 Thu 6 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date)
Jun 8 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 12 Sun Last day to Drop 6-week session 1classes with 'W' record*
Jun 24 Fri Last day of 6-week session 1 classes
6-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 28 Tue Classes begin for 6-week session 2
Jun 29 Wed Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 2
Jun 30 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 2*
Jun 30 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 30 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 7 Thu Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 2
Jul 10 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 14 Thu 6 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date)
Jul 20 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 24 Sun Last day to Drop 6-week session 2 classes with 'W' record*
Aug 5 Fri Last day of 6-week session 2 classes
8-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 17 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session 1
May 19 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 1
May 20 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 1*
May 20 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund*
May 20 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
May 25 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 1
May 31 Tue 8 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date)
Jun 3 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
Jun 16 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 22 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 1 classes with 'W' record*
Jul 8 Fri Last day of 8-week session 1 classes
 8-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 14 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session 2
Jun 16 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 2
Jun 17 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 2*
Jun 17 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 17 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 22 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 2
Jun 28 Tue 8 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date)
Jul 1 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 14 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 20 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 2 classes with 'W' record*
Aug 5 Fri Last day of 8-week session 2 classes
12-Week Session
Date Day Description
May 17 Tue Classes begin for 12-week session
May 22 Sun Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session
May 23 Mon Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session*
May 23 Mon Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund*
May 23 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only)
Jun 1 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session
Jun 7 Tue 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (Permit needed after this date)
Jun 13 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
Jul 3 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 11 Mon Last day to Drop full 12-week classes with 'W' record*
Aug 5 Fri Last day of 12-week session classes

Academic Calendar 2020-2021

Fall 2020

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description
Aug 24 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.
Aug 25 Tue First full day of classes
Sep 1 Tue Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run
Sep 2 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection*Permit needed after this date.
Sep 2 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Sep 2 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Sep 2 Wed Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**
Sep 2 Wed Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.
Sep 7 Mon HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)
Sep 8 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances
Sep 9 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances
Sep 14 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail
Sep 18 Fri Undergraduate/Professional Fall Degree Applications due
Sep 18 Fri Graduate student Fall Graduate Degree Applications due
Sep 21 Mon Last Day to Add Full Semester ClassesPermit & Appeal needed after this date.
Oct 2 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only).
Oct First Week Spring registration schedule available
Oct Second Week Spring registration appointment times available
Oct 15 Thu Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Oct 16 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'
Oct 19 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins
Oct 29 Thu Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed
Nov 1 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only).

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Nov 11 Wed HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed)
Nov 13 Fri Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*
Nov 13 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall
Nov 15 Sun Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Nov 20 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation
Nov 23 Mon Open registration for spring
Nov 25-27 Wed-Fri HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday& Friday)
Nov 30 Mon Fall Commencement Participation deadline
Dec 7-11 Mon-Fri Dead Week
Dec 8 Tue Grade entry begins
Dec 11 Fri Last day of Fall classes
Dec 14-18 Mon-Fri Final Examinations
Dec 15 Tue Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Dec 18 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation
Dec 18 Fri Commencement -Virtual
Dec 22 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Dec 22 Tue Fall grade access begins online (late evening)
Dec 25 Fri HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed)
Spring 2021

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description  
Jan 1 Fri HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed)  
Jan 11 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.  
Jan 12 Tue First full day of classes  
Jan 18 Mon HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed)  
Jan 20 Wed Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run  
Jan 21 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.  
Jan 21 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)  
Jan 21 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)  
Jan 21 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**  
Jan 21 Thu Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.  
Jan 26 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances  
Jan 27 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances  
Feb 1 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail  
Feb 5 Fri Graduate student Spring Intent to Graduate due  
Feb 8 Mon Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date.  
Feb 15 Mon HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed)  
Feb 22 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only)  
Mar First Week Summer/Fall schedule available  
Mar Second Week Summer/Fall registration appointment times available  
Mar 5 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'  
Mar 8 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins  
Mar 15 Mon Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Degree Applications due  
Mar 15 Mon Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
Mar 15-19 Mon-Fri Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open)  
Mar 25 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
 
Mar 25 Thu Summer/Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed  
Apr 2-5 Fri-Mon HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday)  
Apr 9 Fri Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*  
Apr 9 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring  
Apr 9 Fri Spring Commencement Participation deadline  
Apr 15 Thu Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
Apr 16 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation  
Apr 19 Mon Open registration for summer/fall  
May 3-7 Mon-Fri Dead Week  
May 14 Fri Graduate student spring Application for Graduate Degree due  
May 4 Tue Grade entry begins  
May 7 Fri Last day of Spring classes  
May 10-14 Mon-Fri Final Examinations  
May 14 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation  
May 15 Sat Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
May 15 Sat Commencement ceremonies (10:00 & 2:00 in Fargodome)  
May 18 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)  
Summer 2021
4-week session 1: May 18 - June 11
4-week session 2: June 15 - July 9
4-week session 3: July 13 - August 6
6-week session 1: May 18 - June 25
6-week session 2: June 29 - August 6
8-week session 1: May 18 - July 9
8-week session 2: June 15 - August 6
12-week session: May 18 - August 6
All Sessions
Date Day Description
May 31 Mon HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jun 15 Tue Undergraduate/Professional Summer Degree Application due
Jun 17 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.) **
Jun 17 Thu Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m.
Jun 21 Mon Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met.
Jun 25 Fri Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances
Jul 5 Mon HOLIDAY — Independence Day Observed (no classes, offices closed)
Jul 9 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation
Jul 26 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer
Aug 6 Fri Graduate student Summer Application for Graduate Degree due
Aug 6 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation
Aug 6 Fri Last day of Summer classes
Aug 10 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Aug 10 Tue Summer grade access begins online (late evening)
Aug 15 Sun Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
4-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 18 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 1
May 18 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 1
May 19 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 1*
May 19 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund*
May 19 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
May 21 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 1
May 25 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)
May 25 Tue 4 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
May 31 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 1 classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 3 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 1 classes with 'W' record*
Jun 11 Fri Last day of 4-week session 1 classes
4-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 15 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 2
Jun 15 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 2
Jun 16 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 2*
Jun 16 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 16 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 18 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 2
Jun 22 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 22 Tue 4 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jun 28 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 2 classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 1 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 2 classes with 'W' record*
Jul 9 Fri Last day of 4-week session 2 classes
4-Week Session 3
Date Day Description
Jul 13 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session 3
Jul 13 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session 3
Jul 14 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session 3*
Jul 14 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session 3 classes @ 100% refund*
Jul 14 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
Jul 16 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session 3
Jul 20 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)
Jul 20 Tue 4 week session 3 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jul 26 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session 3 classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 29 Thu Last day to Drop 4-week session 3 classes with 'W' record*
Aug 6 Fri Last day of 4-week session 3 classes
6-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 18 Tue Classes begin for 6-week session 1
May 19 Wed Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 1
May 20 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 1*
May 20 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund*
May 20 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
May 27 Thu Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 1
May 30 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)
Jun 3 Thu 6-week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jun 9 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 1 classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 13 Sun Last day to Drop 6-week session 1classes with 'W' record*
Jun 25 Fri Last day of 6-week session 1 classes
6-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 29 Tue Classes begin for 6-week session 2
Jun 30 Wed Last day for Wait Lists to run for 6-week session 2
Jul 1 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 6-week session 2*
Jul 1 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of 6-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund*
Jul 1 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 8 Thu Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 6-week session 2
Jul 11 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 15 Thu 6 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jul 21 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (6-week session 2 classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 25 Sun Last day to Drop 6-week session 2 classes with 'W' record*
Aug 6 Fri Last day of 6-week session 2 classes
8-Week Session 1
Date Day Description
May 18 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session 1
May 20 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 1
May 21 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 1*
May 21 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 1 classes @ 100% refund*
May 21 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
May 26 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 1
Jun 1 Tue 8 week session 1 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jun 4 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)
Jun 17 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 1 classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 23 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 1 classes with 'W' record*
Jul 9 Fri Last day of 8-week session 1 classes
8-Week Session 2
Date Day Description
Jun 15 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session 2
Jun 17 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session 2
Jun 18 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session 2*
Jun 18 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session 2 classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 18 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
Jun 23 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session 2
Jun 29 Tue 8 week session 2 - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jul 2 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)
Jul 15 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session 2 classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 21 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week session 2 classes with 'W' record*
Aug 6 Fri Last day of 8-week session 2 classes
12-Week Session
Date Day Description
May 18 Tue Classes begin for 12-week session
May 23 Sun Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session
May 24 Mon Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session*
May 24 Mon Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund*
May 24 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only)
Jun 2 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session
Jun 8 Tue 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jun 14 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
Jul 4 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 12 Mon Last day to Drop full 12-week classes with 'W' record*
Aug 6 Fri Last day of 12-week session classes

* Indicates transactions may be done online via Campus Connection until 11:59 p.m. All other transactions must be done in the respective office or at One Stop during business hours.

** SAP = Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): At the end of each semester, academic performance is evaluated for the required completion of attempted credits, GPA, and degree completion within the maximum credits allowed.  SAP is monitored for all students and determines eligibility for future financial aid.

Short Courses: Deadlines for courses shorter than the standard session are prorated based on length of course and start/end states (see the Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines section of the Academic Dates & Deadlines page).

Holds: Registration may be prevented by certain holds. Holds may be viewed on Campus Connection.

Students are responsible for registration activity, meeting deadlines and staying current with accounts. Check schedules and holds frequently and plan accordingly.

Academic Calendar 2019-2020

Fall 2019

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description
Aug 26 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.
Aug 27 Tue First full day of classes
Sep 2 Mon HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)
Sep 3 Tue Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run
Sep 4 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection*Permit needed after this date.
Sep 4 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Sep 4 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Sep 4 Wed Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**
Sep 4 Wed Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.
Sep 10 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances
Sep 11 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances*
Sep 16 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail
Sep 20 Fri Undergraduate/Professional Fall Degree Applications due
Sep 20 Fri Graduate student Fall Graduate Degree Applications due
Sep 23 Mon Last Day to Add Full Semester ClassesPermit & Appeal needed after this date.
Oct 4 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only).
Oct First Week Spring registration schedule available
Oct 15 Tue Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Oct 18 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'
Oct 21 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins
Nov 3 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only).

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Nov 4-24 Mon Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed
Nov 11 Mon HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed)
Nov 15 Fri Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*
Nov 15 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall
Nov 15 Fri Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Nov 15 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation
Nov 25 Mon Open registration for spring
Nov 27-29 Wed-Fri HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes; offices closed Thursday, offices open Wednesday& Friday)
Dec 2 Mon Fall Commencement Participation deadline
Dec 9-13 Mon-Fri Dead Week
Dec 10 Tue Grade entry begins
Dec 13 Fri Last day of Fall classes
Dec 15 Sun Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Dec 16-20 Mon-Fri Final Examinations
Dec 20 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation
Dec 20 Fri Commencement ceremony (2:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex)
Dec 24 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Dec 24 Tue Fall grade access begins online (late evening)
Dec 25 Wed HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed)
Spring 2020

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Adjustments specific to COVID-19

Date Day Description  
Jan 1 Wed HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed)  
Jan 13 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.  
Jan 14 Tue First full day of classes  
Jan 20 Mon HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed)  
Jan 22 Wed Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run  
Jan 23 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.  
Jan 23 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)  
Jan 23 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)  
Jan 23 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**  
Jan 23 Thu Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.  
Jan 28 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances  
Jan 29 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances*  
Feb 3 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail  
Feb 7 Fri Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Degree Applications due  
Feb 7 Fri Graduate student Spring Graduate Degree Applications due  
Feb 10 Mon Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date.  
Feb 17 Mon HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed)  
Feb 24 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only)  
Mar First Week Summer/Fall schedule available  
Mar 6 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'  
Mar 9 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins  
Mar 15 Sun Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
Mar 16-20 Mon-Fri Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open)  
Mar 26 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
 
Mar

Apr

30-

19

Mon Summer/Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed  
Apr 9 Thu Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*  
Apr 9 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring  
Apr 10-13 Fri-Mon HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday)  
Apr 15 Wed Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
Apr 17 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation  
Apr 20 Mon Open registration for summer/fall  
Apr 24 Fri Spring Commencement Participation deadline  
May 4-8 Mon-Fri Dead Week  
May 5 Tue Grade entry begins  
May 8 Fri Last day of Spring classes  
May 11-15 Mon-Fri Final Examinations  
May 15 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation  
May 15 Fri Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
May 16 Sat Commencement ceremonies (10:00 & 2:00 in Fargodome)  
May 19 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)  
Summer 2020
Full 12-week session: May 19 - August 7
Standard 4-week session: May 19 - June 12
Standard 8-week session: June 16 - August 7
All Sessions
Date Day Description
May 25 Mon HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jun 16 Tue Undergraduate/Professional Summer Degree Application due
Jun 16 Tue Summer Graduate Degree Applications due
Jun 18 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.) **
Jun 18 Thu Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m.
Jun 22 Mon Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met.
Jun 24 Wed Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances*
Jul 3 Fri HOLIDAY — Independence Day Observed (no classes, offices closed)
Jul 10 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation
Jul 27 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer
Aug 7 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation
Aug 7 Fri Last day of Summer classes
Aug 11 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Aug 11 Tue Summer grade access begins online (late evening)
Aug 15 Sat Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
       
4-Week Session
Date Day Description
May 19 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session
May 19 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session
May 20 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session*
May 20 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session classes @ 100% refund*
May 20 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session classes only)
May 22 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session
May 26 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session classes only)
May 26 Tue 4 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jun 1 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jun 4 Thu Last day to Drop standard 4-week classes with 'W' record*
Jun 12 Fri Last day of 4-week session classes
       
8-Week Session
Date Day Description
Jun 16 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session
Jun 18 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session
Jun 19 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session*
Jun 19 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 19 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session classes only)
Jun 24 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session
Jun 30 Tue 8 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jul 3 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session classes only)
Jul 16 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 22 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week classes with 'W' record*
       
12-Week Session
Date Day Description
May 19 Tue Classes begin for 12-week session
May 24 Sun Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session
May 25 Mon Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session*
May 25 Mon Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund*
May 25 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only)
Jun 3 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session
Jun 9 Tue 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jun 15 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
Jul 5 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only)

No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 10 Fri Last day to Drop full 12-week classes with 'W' record*

* Indicates transactions may be done online via Campus Connection until 11:59 p.m. All other transactions must be done in the respective office or at One Stop during business hours.

** SAP = Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): At the end of each semester, academic performance is evaluated for the required completion of attempted credits, GPA, and degree completion within the maximum credits allowed.  SAP is monitored for all students and determines eligibility for future financial aid.

Short Courses: Deadlines for courses shorter than the standard session are prorated based on length of course and start/end states (see the Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines section of the Academic Dates & Deadlines page).

Holds: Registration may be prevented by certain holds. Holds may be viewed on Campus Connection.

Students are responsible for registration activity, meeting deadlines and staying current with accounts. Check schedules and holds frequently and plan accordingly.

Academic Calendar 2018-2019

Fall 2018

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description
Aug 20 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.
Aug 21 Tue First full day of classes
Aug 28 Tue Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run
Aug 29 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection*Permit needed after this date.
Aug 29 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Aug 29 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)
Aug 29 Wed Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**
Aug 29 Wed Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.
Sep 3 Mon HOLIDAY — Labor Day (no classes, offices closed)
Sep 4 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances
Sep 5 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances*
Sep 10 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail
Sep 14 Fri Undergraduate/Professional Fall Degree Applications due
Sep 14 Fri Graduate student Fall Intent to Graduate forms due
Sep 17 Mon Last Day to Add Full Semester ClassesPermit & Appeal needed after this date.
Sept 28 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*(full semester classes only).
Oct First Week Spring registration schedule available
Oct 12 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'
Oct 15 Mon Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Oct 15 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins
Oct 28 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only).
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Oct
Nov
29-
18
Mon Spring registration begins online based on total credits completed
Nov 9 Fri Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*
Nov 9 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall
Nov 12 Mon HOLIDAY — Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed)
Nov 15 Thu Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Nov 16 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation
Nov 19 Mon Open registration for spring
Nov 22-23 Thu-Fri HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving (no classes, offices closed Thursday, offices open Friday)
Nov 26 Mon Fall Commencement Participation deadline
Dec 3-7 Mon-Fri Dead Week
Dec 4 Tue Grade entry begins
Dec 7 Fri Last day of Fall classes
Dec 10-14 Mon-Fri Final Examinations
Dec 14 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for December graduation
Dec 14 Fri Commencement ceremony (2:00 p.m. in Sanford Health Athletic Complex)
Dec 15 Sat Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
Dec 18 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Dec 18 Tue Fall grade access begins online (late evening)
Dec 25 Tue HOLIDAY — Christmas Day Observed (offices closed)
Spring 2019

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Date Day Description  
Jan 1 Tue HOLIDAY — New Year's Day Observed (offices closed)  
Jan 7 Mon Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.  
Jan 8 Tue First full day of classes  
Jan 16 Wed Last day for Campus Connection Wait Lists to run  
Jan 17 Thu Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.  
Jan 17 Thu Last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)  
Jan 17 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund*(full semester classes only)  
Jan 17 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**  
Jan 17 Thu Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m.  
Jan 21 Mon HOLIDAY — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed)  
Jan 22 Tue Financial aid applied to NDSU account balances  
Jan 23 Wed Payments due for NDSU account balances*  
Jan 28 Mon Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail  
Feb 1 Fri Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Degree Applications due  
Feb 1 Fri Graduate student Spring/Summer Intent to Graduate forms due  
Feb 4 Mon Last day to Add full semester classes. Permit & Appeal needed after this date.  
Feb 18 Mon HOLIDAY — Presidents' Day (no classes, offices closed)  
Feb 18 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund*full semester classes only)  
Mar First Week Summer/Fall schedule available  
Mar 1 Fri Grades of 'Incomplete' convert to 'F'  
Mar 4 Mon 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester begins  
Mar 11-15 Mon-Fri Spring Break Week (no classes, offices open)  
Mar 15 Fri Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
Mar 21 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund*(full semester classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
 
Mar 25 Mon Summer/Fall registration begins online based on total credits completed  
Apr 5 Fri Last day to Drop classes with 'W' record*  
Apr 5 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring  
Apr 12 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation  
Apr 15 Mon Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
Apr 19-22 Fri-Mon HOLIDAY -- Spring Recess (no classes, offices closed Friday, offices open Monday)  
Apr 15 Mon Open registration for summer/fall  
Apr 26 Fri Spring Commencement Participation deadline  
Apr
May
29-
3
Mon-Fri Dead Week  
Apr 30 Tue Grade entry begins  
May 3 Fri Last day of Spring classes  
May 6-10 Mon-Fri Final Examinations  
May 10 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for May graduation  
May 11 Sat Commencement ceremonies (10:00 & 2:00 in Fargodome)  
May 14 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)  
May 14 Tue Spring grade access begins online (late evening)  
May 15 Wed Late fees applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)  
Summer 2019

Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines

Full 12-week session: May 14 - August 2
Standard 4-week session: May 14 - June 7
Standard 8-week session: June 11 - August 2
All Sessions
Date Day Description
May 23 Thu Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP (11:59 p.m.)**
May 23 Thu Financial Aid Census: Pell, TEACH & State Grant awards are based on enrollment as of 11:59 p.m.
May 27 Mon HOLIDAY — Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed)
May 31 Fri Financial aid begins applying to NDSU account balance once enrollment requirements are met.***
Jun 11 Tue Undergraduate/Professional Summer Degree Application due
Jun 14 Fri Payments due for NDSU Summer account balances*
Jul 4 Thu HOLIDAY — Independence Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jul 5 Fri Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for August graduation
Jul 22 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Summer
Aug 2 Fri Graduate student Final Disquisition copy due for August graduation
Aug 2 Fri Last day of Summer classes
Aug 6 Tue Grades due (12:00 p.m.)
Aug 6 Tue Summer grade access begins online (late evening)
Aug 15 Thu Late fee applied to unpaid account balances (11:59 p.m.)
       
4-Week Session
Date Day Description
May 14 Tue Classes begin for 4-week session
May 14 Tue Last day for Wait Lists to run for 4-week session
May 15 Wed Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 4-week session*
May 15 Wed Last day for no-record Drop of 4-week session classes @ 100% refund*
May 15 Wed Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (4-week session classes only)
May 17 Fri Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 4-week session
May 21 Tue Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (4-week session classes only)
May 21 Tue 4 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
May 27 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (4-week session classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
May 30 Thu Last day to Drop standard 4-week classes with 'W' record*
Jun 7 Fri Last day of 4-week session classes
       
8-Week Session
Date Day Description
Jun 11 Tue Classes begin for 8-week session
Jun 13 Thu Last day for Wait Lists to run for 8-week session
Jun 14 Fri Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for 8-week session*
Jun 14 Fri Last day for no-record Drop of 8-week session classes @ 100% refund*
Jun 14 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (8-week session classes only)
Jun 19 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for 8-week session
Jun 25 Tue 8 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jun 28 Fri Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (8-week session classes only)
Jul 11 Thu Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (8-week session classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 17 Wed Last day to Drop standard 8-week classes with 'W' record*
       
12-Week Session
Date Day Description
May 14 Tue Classes begin for 12-week session
May 19 Sun Last day for Wait Lists to run for full 12-week session
May 20 Mon Last day to Add classes via Campus Connection for full 12-week session*
May 20 Mon Last day for no-record Drop of full 12-week session classes @ 100% refund*
May 20 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (12-week session classes only)
May 29 Wed Last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail for full 12-week session
Jun 4 Tue 12 week session - Last day to Add Summer courses (appeal needed after this date, contact Registration & Records)
Jun 10 Mon Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
Jun 30 Sun Last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full 12-week session classes only)
No refunds issued for withdraw to zero credits after this date.
Jul 8 Mon Last day to Drop full 12-week session classes with 'W' record*

* Indicates transactions may be done online via Campus Connection until 11:59 p.m. All other transactions must be done in the respective office or at One Stop during business hours.

** SAP = Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): At the end of each semester, academic performance is evaluated for the required completion of attempted credits, GPA, and degree completion within the maximum credits allowed.  SAP is monitored for all students and determines eligibility for future financial aid.

***Financial aid disbursement for students enrolled in 8-week courses only will begin after the 8 week session begins once aid requirements are met.

Short Courses: Deadlines for courses shorter than the standard session are prorated based on length of course and start/end states (see the Variable Length Session Drop/Add Deadlines section of the Academic Dates & Deadlines page).

Holds: Registration may be prevented by certain holds. Holds may be viewed on Campus Connection.

Students are responsible for registration activity, meeting deadlines and staying current with accounts. Check schedules and holds frequently and plan accordingly.