CAMPUS ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Registration Begins for Spring 2026 semester. |
| Jan. 12 | Classes Begin |
| Jan. 16 | Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
| Jan. 18 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jan. 19 | Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson |
| Jan. 19 | Martin Luther King Day (No Classes) |
| Feb. 1 | Language examination, 1 p.m. |
| Feb. 1 | May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Mar. 2 | Semester Recess |
| Mar. 9 | Classes Resume |
| Mar. 12 | Registration begins for Summer 2026 |
| Mar. 14 | Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
| Mar. 16 | Registration begins for Fall 2026 |
| Apr. 1 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Apr. 1 | Easter Recess Begins after last class (Wednesday) |
| Apr. 7 | Classes Resume |
| Apr. 25 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest. |
| May 4 | Final Day of Classes |
| May 6 -12 | Final Examinations |
| May 18 | Final Grades Due Spring 2026 Semester at 12 p.m. |
| May 19-20 | Baccalaureate and Commencement |
| June 26 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. |
| July 10 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Spring 2026 semester). Grade change requests must be submitted by faculty to the Registrar via the Workflow BEFORE 5 p.m. |
| March 12 | Registration Begins |
| June 1 | Classes Begin |
| June 7 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
| June 8 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| June 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| June 18 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes) |
| June 29 | Last Day of Classes |
| July 2 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| July 4 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| July 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Sep. 4 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sep. 8 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| March 12 | Registration Begins |
| June 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| July 1 | Classes begin |
| July 7 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
| July 8 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| July 4 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| July 22 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| July 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| July 29 | Last Day of Classes |
| August 3 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| Sep. 4 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sep. 8 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| March 12 | Registration Begins |
| June 1 | Classes begin |
| June 7 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
| June 8 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| June 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes) |
| July 4 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| July 13 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| July 29 | Last Day of Classes |
| July 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Aug. 3 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| Sep. 4 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. |
| Sep. 8 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Mar. 16 |
Registration Begins for Fall 2026 semester |
Aug. 24 |
Classes begin |
Aug. 28 |
Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
Aug. 31 |
Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
Sep. 1 |
Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the graduate program director. |
Sep. 7 |
Labor Day - No Classes |
Sep. 12 |
Language Examination, 1 p.m. |
Sep. 15 |
December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
Oct. 12 |
Fall recess begins. |
Oct. 19 |
Classes resume after fall recess. |
Oct. 26 |
Registration Begins for Spring 2027 semester. |
Nov. 7 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
Nov. 11 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Nov. 23-24 | All classes offered online; see class syllabi for details. |
Nov. 24 |
Thanksgiving Recess begins after last class |
Nov. 30 |
Classes resume after Thanksgiving Recess. |
Dec. 1 |
Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest. |
Dec. 18 |
Final Day of Classes |
Dec. 19 - 20 |
Final Examinations |
TBD |
Final Grades Due Fall 2026 Semester (9 a.m.) |
Jan. 9, 2027 |
Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
Feb. 12, 2027 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Fall 2026 semester). Grade change requests must be submitted by faculty to the Registrar via the Workflow BEFORE 5 p.m. |
Oct. 26 |
Registration Begins for Spring 2027 semester. |
Jan. 11 |
Classes Begin |
Jan. 15 |
Last day for application for Language Examination, made at 303 St. Augustine Center. |
Jan. 17 |
Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
Jan. 18 |
Martin Luther King Day (No Classes) |
Jan. 19 |
Comprehensive examination applications due to the department. |
Jan. 31 |
Language examination, 1 p.m. |
Feb. 1 |
May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
Mar. 1 |
Semester Recess |
Mar. 8 |
Classes Resume |
TBD |
Registration begins for Summer 2027 |
Mar. 13 |
Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; time and place determined by program. |
TBD |
Registration begins for Fall 2027 |
Mar. 24 |
Easter Recess Begins after last class (Wednesday) |
Mar. 30 |
Classes Resume |
Apr. 1 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
Apr. 22 |
Thesis/Dissertation due by midnight. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest. |
May 7 |
Final Day of Classes |
May 8 -10 |
Final Examinations |
May 11 |
Final Spring 2027 Semester Grades Due by 9 a.m. |
May 13 - 15 |
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June 25 |
Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. (Spring 2027 semester) |
July 9 |
Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Spring 2027 semester). Grade change requests must be submitted by faculty to the Registrar via Grad Change Form BEFORE 5 p.m. |
Past Terms
| Mar. 24 | Registration Begins for Fall 2025 semester |
| Aug. 25 | Classes begin |
| Aug. 30 | Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
| Aug. 31 |
Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Sep. 1 | Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the graduate program director. |
| Sep. 1 | Labor Day - No Classes |
| Sep. 13 |
Language Examination, 1 p.m. |
| Sep. 15 |
December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 13 | Fall recess begins. |
| Oct. 20 | Classes resume after fall recess. |
| Oct. 27 | Registration Begins for Spring 2026 semester. |
| Nov. 8 | Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
| Nov. 12 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Nov. 25 | Thanksgiving Recess begins after last class |
| Dec. 1 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest. |
| Dec. 1 | Classes resume after Thanksgiving Recess. |
| Dec. 14 | Final Day of Classes |
| Dec. 15 - 19 | Final Examinations |
| Jan. 5, 2026 |
Final Grades Due Fall 2025 Semester (12 p.m.) |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Fall 2025 semester). Grade change requests must be submitted by faculty to the Registrar via the Workflow BEFORE 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 12 | Registration Begins |
| May 28 | Classes Begin |
| May 30 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| May 31 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jun. 10 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Jun. 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Jun. 17 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jun. 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jun. 25 | Last Day of Classes |
| Jun. 30 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| Jul. 4 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Sep. 5 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sep. 8 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 12 | Registration Begins |
| Jun. 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Jun. 30 | Classes begin |
| Jul. 02 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jul. 03 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jul. 04 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 11 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Jul. 17 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jul. 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Jul. 29 | Last Day of Classes |
| Jul. 31 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| Sep. 05 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sep. 08 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 12 | Registration Begins |
| May 28 | Classes begin |
| Jun. 03 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jun. 04 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jun. 10 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Jun. 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Jun. 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 04 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Jul. 08 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jul. 28 | Last Day of Classes |
| Jul. 31 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| Sep. 05 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sep. 08 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Nov. 11, 2024 | Registration Begins for Spring 2025 semester |
| Jan. 13 | Classes Begin |
| Jan. 17 | Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
| Jan. 19 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jan. 20 | Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson |
| Jan. 20 | Martin Luther King Day (No Classes) |
| Jan. 31 | May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Feb. 1 | Language examination, 1 p.m. |
| Mar. 3 | Semester Recess |
| Mar. 10 | Classes Resume |
| Mar. 12 | Registration begins for Summer 2025 |
| Mar. 15 | Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
| Mar. 24 | Registration begins for Fall 2025 at 9:30 a.m. |
| Apr. 2 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Apr. 16 | Easter Recess Begins after last class (Wednesday) |
| Apr. 22 | Classes Resume |
| Apr. 25 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest. |
| May 1 | Final Day of Classes |
| May 3-9 | Final Examinations |
| May 12 | Final Grades Due Spring 2025 Semester at 12 p.m. |
| May 16-17 | Baccalaureate and Commencement |
| June 27 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. |
| July 11 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Spring 2025 semester). Grade change forms must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5 p.m. |
| Apr. 8 | Registration Begins for Fall 2024 semester at 9:30 a.m. |
| Aug. 26 | Classes begin |
| Aug. 30 | Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
| Sep. 1 |
Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Sep. 1 | Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the graduate program director. |
| Sep. 2 |
Labor Day - No Classes |
| Sep. 13 |
Language Examination, 1 p.m. |
| Sep. 15 |
December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 14 | Fall recess begins. |
| Oct. 21 | Classes resume after fall recess. |
| Nov. 9 | Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
| Nov. 11 | Registration Begins for Spring 2025 semester at 9:30 a.m. |
| Nov. 13 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Recess begins after last class |
| Dec. 1 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest. |
| Dec. 2 | Classes resume after Thanksgiving Recess. |
| Dec. 12 | Final Day of Classes |
| Dec. 14-20 | Final Examinations |
| Jan. 6, 2025 |
Final Grades Due Fall 2024 Semester (12 p.m.) |
| Jan. 31, 2025 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Feb. 14, 2025 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Fall 2024 semester). Grade change forms must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 13 | Registration Begins at 12:01 am |
| May 29 | Classes Begin |
| May 31 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jun. 1 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jun. 11 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Jun. 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Jun. 18 |
Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jun. 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jun. 26 | Last Day of Classes |
| Jul. 1 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| Jul. 4 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Sep. 6 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sep. 9 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 13 | Registration Begins at 12:01 am |
| Jun. 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Jul. 01 | Classes begin |
| Jul. 03 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jul. 04 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 04 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jul. 12 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Jul. 22 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jul. 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Jul. 29 | Last Day of Classes |
| Aug. 01 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| Sep. 06 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sep. 09 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 13 | Registration Begins at 12:01 am |
| May. 29 | Classes begin |
| Jun. 04 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jun. 05 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jun. 11 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Jun. 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Jun. 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 04 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Jul. 09 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jul. 29 | Last Day of Classes |
| Aug. 01 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| Sep. 06 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sep. 09 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Jan. 15 |
Martin Luther King Day (No Classes) |
| Jan. 16 | Classes Begin |
| Jan. 20 | Last day for application for comprehensive examination made at the office of the department chairperson |
| Jan. 20 |
Last day for application for Language Examination, made at office of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, 303 St. Augustine Center |
| Jan. 22 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
Jan. 31 |
May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Feb. 3 | Language examination, 1 p.m. |
| Mar. 4 |
Semester Recess |
| Mar. 11 |
Classes Resume |
| Mar. 13 | Registration begins for Summer 2024. |
| Mar. 16 | Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program |
| Mar. 27 | Easter Recess Begins after last class (Wednesday) |
| Apr. 2 | Classes Resume |
| Apr. 3 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Apr. 8 | Registration begins for Fall 2024 at 9:30 a.m. |
| Apr. 26 |
Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest. |
| May 2 | Final Day of Classes |
| May 4-10 | Final Examinations (No exams on Sun., May 5) |
| May 14 | Final Grades Due Spring 2024 Semester (9 am) |
| May 17-18 | Baccalaureate and Commencement |
| June 28 |
Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| July 12 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade (Spring 2024 semester). Grade change forms must be received by Registrar BEFORE 5 p.m. |
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