Academic Calendars +
+All dates listed in the Academic Calendar are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of the Office of Graduate Studies and every effort will be made to communicate those changes as soon as possible via email, the Office of Graduate Studies web pages, and the Office of Graduate Studies Newsletter, GRAD CLAS Notes.
Summer I 2026 - Campus Programs+
| 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) 9 a.m. |
| 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 |
Summer II 2026 - Campus Programs+
| 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) 9 a.m. |
| 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 |
Summer III 2026 - Campus Programs+
| 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) 9 a.m. |
| 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 |
Fall 2026 - Campus Programs+
| 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. 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. |
Spring 2027 - Campus Programs+
| 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 | Baccalaureate and Commencement |
| June 25 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. (Spring 2027 semester) |
Academic Calendar (Human Resource Development)+
+All dates listed in the Academic Calendar are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of the Office of Graduate Studies and every effort will be made to communicate those changes as soon as possible via email, the Office of Graduate Studies web pages, and the Office of Graduate Studies Newsletter, GRAD CLAS Notes.
Summer I 2026 - Human Resource Development+
| March 12 | Registration for Summer 2026 Opens |
| May 18 | Classes Begin |
| May 24 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
| 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 |
| June 22 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to refund policy. |
| July 4 | 4th of July Holiday - No Classes |
| July 5 | Last Day of Classes |
| July 8 | Grades due (Faculty) 9 a.m. |
| July 29 | Thesis/Dissertation due. Instructions for title and approval pages and upload to Proquest can be found at this link. |
| Sept 4 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sept 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 for Summer 2026 Opens |
| May 18 | Classes Begin |
| May 24 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
Summer II 2026 - Human Resource Development+
| March 12 | Registration for Summer 2026 Opens |
| June 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| July 6 | Classes Begin |
| July 12 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). 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. |
| Aug 10 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to refund policy. |
| Aug 23 | Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 26 | Grades due (Faculty) 9 a.m. |
| Sept 4 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sept 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 for Summer 2026 Opens |
| June 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| July 6 | Classes Begin |
| July 12 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). 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. |
Fall I 2026 - Human Resource Development+
| Mar. 26 | | Registration begins for Fall I 2026 |
| Aug. 24 | | Classes begin |
| Aug. 30 | | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Aug. 31 | | Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) |
| Aug. 31 | | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 6 | | Last day for 75% refund (No refunds after this date) |
| Sep. 15 | | December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 5 | | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Oct. 18 | | Last day of classes. |
| Oct. 21 | | Grades due at 9 a.m. |
| Oct. 26 | | Registration begins for Spring 2027 |
| Nov. 7 | | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Fall II 2026 - Human Resource Development+
| Mar. 16 | Registration begins for Fall II 2025 |
| Aug. 31 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 15 | December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 19 | Classes begin. |
| Oct. 25 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Oct. 26 | Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) |
| Oct. 26 | Registration begins for Spring 2027. |
| Nov. 1 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Nov. 7 | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| Nov. 30 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Dec. 13 | Last day of classes |
| Dec. 16 | Grades due at 9 a.m. |
| Jan. 9, 2026 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Feb. 12, 2026 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Spring I 2027 - Human Resource Development+
| Oct. 26 2026 | Registration for Spring I 2027 begins. |
| Jan. 11 | Classes begin |
| Jan. 17 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jan. 18 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jan. 19 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department. |
| Jan. 24 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Feb. 1 | May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Feb. 22 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Mar. 7 | Last day of classes. |
| TBD | Registration for Summer 2027 begins |
| Mar. 10 | Grades due at 9 a.m. |
| Mar. 13 | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| TBD | Registration begins for Fall 2027 |
| May 13-15 | Commencement |
| June 25 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. |
| July 9 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Spring II 2027 - Human Resource Development+
| Oct. 26 2026 | Registration for Spring II 2027 begins. |
| Jan. 19, 2027 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Feb. 1 | May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Mar. 8 | Classes begin. |
| TBD | Registration for Summer 2027 begins |
| Mar. 13 | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| Mar. 14 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Mar. 15 | Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) |
| TBD | Registration begins for Fall 2027 |
| Mar. 21 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Apr. 19 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| May 2 | Last day of classes. |
| May 5 | Grades due at 9 a.m. |
| May 13-15 | Commencement |
| June 25 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. |
| July 9 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Academic Calendar (Public Administration)+
+All dates listed in the Academic Calendar are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of the Office of Graduate Studies and every effort will be made to communicate those changes as soon as possible via email, the Office of Graduate Studies web pages, and the Office of Graduate Studies Newsletter, GRAD CLAS Notes.
Summer I 2026 (Public Administration - Campus and Online Courses)+
| March 12 | Registration for Summer 2026 Opens |
| May 15 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| May 18 | Classes Begin |
| May 24 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
| 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 (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| June 22 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to refund policy. |
| July 4 | 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| July 5 | Last Day of Classes |
| July 8 | Grades due by 9 a.m. (Faculty) |
| July 11 | Comprehensive examination |
| Sept 4 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sept 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 for Summer 2026 Opens |
| May 15 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
Summer II 2026 (Public Administration - Campus and Online Courses)+
| March 12 | Registration for Summer 2026 Opens |
| May 15 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| June 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| July 6 | Classes Begin |
| July 11 | Written comprehensive exam |
| July 12 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
| Aug 10 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to refund policy. |
| Aug 23 | Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 26 | Grades due by 9 a.m. (Faculty) |
| Sept 4 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sept 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 for Summer 2026 Opens |
| May 15 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| June 15 | September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| July 6 | Classes Begin |
Summer III 2026 (Public Administration - MPA 8010, 8012, and 8013 ONLY)+
| March 12 | Registration for Summer 2026 Opens |
| May 15 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| May 18 | Classes Begin |
| May 24 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to refund policy. |
| May 25 | Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date. |
| 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 (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| July 4 | 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| July 11 | Written comprehensive exam |
| Aug 3 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to refund policy. |
| Aug 23 | Last Day of Classes |
| Aug 26 | Grades due by 9 a.m. (Faculty) |
| Sept 4 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sept 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 for Summer 2026 Opens |
Fall I 2026 (Public Administration - Online Courses)+
| Mar. 16 | Registration begins for Fall 2026. |
| Aug. 24 | Classes begin. |
| Aug. 30 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Aug. 31 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Aug. 31 | Withdraw period begins (75% refund) |
| Sep. 7 | Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held that date) |
| Sep. 15 | December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 5 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Oct. 18 | Last day of classes. |
| Oct. 21 | Grades due at 9 a.m. |
| Oct. 26 | Registration begins for Spring 2027. |
| Nov. 9 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 16 | Registration begins for Fall 2026. |
Fall II 2026 (Public Administration - Online Courses)+
| Mar. 16 | Registration begins for Fall 2026. |
| Aug. 31 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 15 | December Graduation Deadline – Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 19 | Classes begin |
| Oct. 25 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Oct. 26 | Registration begins for Spring 2027. |
| Nov. 9 | Written comprehensive exam |
| Nov. 25 | Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class) |
| Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Nov. 30 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Dec. 13 | Last day of classes. |
| Dec. 16 | Grades due at 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 16 | Registration begins for Fall 2026. |
| Aug. 31 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
Fall III 2026 (Public Administration - Campus Courses)+
| Mar. 16 | Registration for Fall 2026 begins. |
| Aug. 24 | Classes begin |
| Aug. 30 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Aug. 31 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 7 | Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Sep. 15 | December Graduation Deadline - Last Day to apply in myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 12 | Fall recess begins |
| Oct. 16 | Classes resume |
| Oct. 26 | Registration begins for Spring 2027. |
| Nov. 9 | Written comprehensive exam |
| Nov. 16 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Nov. 25 | Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class) |
| Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Nov. 30 | Classes resume |
| Dec. 13 | Final day of classes |
| Dec. 16 | Grades due at 9 a.m. |
| Jan. 9, 2027 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete grade ("N") grade |
| Feb. 12, 2027 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
| Mar. 16 | Registration for Fall 2026 begins. |
Spring I 2027 (Public Administration - Online Courses)+
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Registration begins for Spring 2027. |
| Jan. 11, 2027 | Classes begin |
| Jan. 17 | Last day for changes in registration status (drop, add) Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jan. 18 | Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) |
| Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes) |
| Jan. 19 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Jan. 24 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Feb. 1 | May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Feb. 22 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Mar. 7 | Last day of classes. |
| Mar. 10 | Grades due at 9 a.m. |
| TBD | Registration begins for Summer 2027 |
| Mar. 13 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| TBD | Registration begins for Fall 2027 |
| May 13 - 15 | Commencement |
Spring II 2027 (Public Administration - Online Courses)+
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Registration begins for Spring 2027 |
| Jan. 19, 2027 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Feb. 1 | May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Mar. 8 | Classes begin |
| TBD | Registration for Summer 2027 begins |
| Mar. 13 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| Mar. 14 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Mar. 15 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| TBD | Registration for Fall 2027 begins |
| Mar. 21 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Mar. 24 | Easter recess begins after last class |
| Mar. 25 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Mar. 26 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Mar. 29 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Apr. 19 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| May 2 | Last day of classes. |
| May 5 | Grades due at 9 a.m. |
| May 13 - 15 | Commencement |
| June 25 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| July 9 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to Registrar before 5 p.m. |
Spring III 2027 (Public Administration - Campus Courses)+
| Oct. 26, 2026 | Registration begins for Spring 2027 |
| Jan. 11, 2027 | Classes begin |
| Jan. 17 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jan. 18 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes) |
| Jan. 19 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department. |
| Jan. 24 | Last date for 75% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| Feb. 1 | May graduation deadline - Last day to apply in 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 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| TBD | Registration begins for Fall 2027 |
| Mar. 24 | Easter recess begins after last class |
| Mar. 25 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Mar. 26 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Mar. 29 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Mar. 30 | Classes resume |
| Apr. 5 | Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| May 2 | Last day of classes. |
| May 5 | Grades due at 9 a.m. |
| May 13 - 15 | Baccalaureate and Commencement |
| June 25 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade. |
| July 9 | Last day of "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
