Important Dates for Fall 2024
Academic Calendar
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Event | SHORT SESSION I | FULL SESSION | SHORT SESSION II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advising Fall 2024 | FEB 12 - MAR 8 | ||
| Regular Registration | MAR 11 – JUL 24 * | MAR 11 – JUL 24 * | MAR 11 – OCT 1 * |
| Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment | JUL 25 | ||
| Late Registration ($50 late fee begins on first day of classes) |
JUL 25 – AUG 15 * |
JUL 25 – AUG 20 * |
OCT 2 – 10 * |
| Classes Begin | AUG 14 | AUG 14 | OCT 9 |
| Drop/Add | AUG 14 - 15 | AUG 14 - 20 | OCT 9 - 10 |
| Web Registration System Closed for Drop for Non-Payment |
AUG 21 | AUG 21 | OCT 11 |
| Faculty No Show Reporting Period | AUG 16 - 21 NOON | AUG 21 - 28 NOON | OCT 11 - 16 NOON |
| Students Dropped for No Show | AUG 21 End of Business | AUG 28 End of Business | OCT 16 End of Business |
| University Holidays | SEPT 2 | SEPT 2 NOV 25 - 29 |
NOV 25 - 29 |
| Faculty Deadline to remove Incomplete grades (“I”) for prior term | OCT 2 | ||
| Midterm Grades Due | SEPT 11 | OCT 9 | NOV 6 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” Grade | SEPT 13 | OCT 16 | NOV 8 |
| Advising for Spring 2025 | SEPT 9 - OCT 4, 2024 | ||
| Regular Registration for Spring 2025 | OCT 7 - DEC 11, 2024 | OCT 7 - DEC 11, 2024 | OCT 7 - FEB 26, 2025 |
| Last Day of Classes | OCT 2 | DEC 4 | DEC 4 |
| Final Exams | OCT 3 - 4 | DEC 5 - 10 | DEC 5 - 6 |
| Final Grades Due | OCT 7, Noon | DEC 11, Noon | DEC 9, Noon |
| Commencement Ceremony | DEC 11 & 12 | ||
| Degree Conferral Date | DEC 10 | ||
| Fall 2024 degree will be posted by | FEB 5, 2025 | ||
| Diploma Mailing | FEB 19, 2025 | ||
| Last day to apply for upcoming graduations: Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Fall 2025 |
OCT 15, 2024 APR 15, 2025 MAY 15, 2025 |
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*Registration closes at midnight on the final day of regular and late registration.
All campuses close at noon on Friday, Spring and Fall semesters. Summer semester closed on Fridays.
Other Important Dates
ALL DATES TENTATIVE
| Calendar Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester Priority Deadline for Submitting the Completed and Signed FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA to the federal processor | APR 15 |
| Priority Registration for Enrolled Students | MAR 11 - 15 |
| Graduate Admission Deadline | Click Here |
| Fall Semester Deadline for Submitting All Supporting Documentation requested by the Office Of Financial Aid | JUL 1 |
| Priority Undergraduate Admission Completion Deadline | JUL 10 |
| Payment Deadline for Full and Session I and eCore Full and Session I Regular Registration | JUL 24 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Regular Registration (Web Registration System is Closed) | JUL 25 |
| Senior Citizens 62 and over/TAP Registration Begin Date | JUL 26 |
| Bookstore Charges Open for Financial Aid | TBD |
| Residence Hall Move in days Macon, Cochran and Eastman Campuses | AUG 10 (New), AUG 11 (New & Returning) |
| Payment Deadline for Full and Session I and eCore Full and Session I Late Registration and Drop/Add | AUG 20 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for Late Registration and Drop/Add (Web Registration System is Closed) | AUG 21 |
| First Financial Aid Refund Date | SEP 16 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II and eCore Session II Regular Registration | OCT 1 |
| Payment Deadline for Session II & eCore Session II Drop/Add | OCT 10 |
| Drop for Non-Payment for late registration & drop/add Session II & eCore Session II | OCT 11 |
| Grades Available in SWORDS | DEC 20 |