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 2025 - Campus Programs+
| 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. |
Summer II 2025 - Campus Programs+
| 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. 28 | 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. |
Summer III 2025 - Campus Programs+
| 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. |
Fall 2025 - Campus Programs+
| 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. |
Spring 2026 - Campus Programs+
| 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 |
| TBD | Registration begins for Summer 2026 |
| Mar. 14 | Recommended date for written comprehensive examination; hours and place determined by program. |
| TBD | 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. |
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 2025 - Human Resource Development+
| Mar. 12 | Registration begins |
| May 12 | Classes begin |
| May 18 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| May 19 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| May 23 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Jun. 01 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| 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. 29 | Last day of classes |
| Jul. 02 | Grades due (Faculty) |
| Jul. 04 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 12 | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| 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. |
Summer II 2025 - Human Resource Development+
| Mar. 12 | Registration begins |
| Jun. 01 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| 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) |
| Jun. 30 | Classes begin |
| Jul. 04 | 4th of July Holiday (No Classes) |
| Jul. 06 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jul. 07 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jul. 11 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Jul. 12 | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| Aug. 05 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Aug. 17 | Last day of classes |
| Aug. 20 | 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. |
Fall I 2025 - Human Resource Development+
| Mar. 24 | | Registration begins for Fall I 2025 |
| Aug. 25 | | Classes begin |
| Aug. 31 | | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Sep. 1 | | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 1 | | Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) |
| Sep. 7 | | 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. 19 | | Last day of classes. |
| Oct. 22 | | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| Oct. 27 | | Registration begins for Spring 2026 |
| Nov. 8 | | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Fall II 2025 - Human Resource Development+
| Mar. 24 | Registration begins for Fall II 2025 |
| Sep. 1 | 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. 20 | Classes begin. |
| Oct. 26 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Oct. 27 | Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) |
| Oct. 27 | Registration begins for Spring 2026. |
| Nov. 2 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Nov. 8 | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| Nov. 30 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Dec. 14 | Last day of classes |
| Dec. 17 | Grades due at 12 p.m. (Faculty) |
| 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Spring I 2026 - Human Resource Development+
| Oct. 27 2025 | Registration for Spring I 2026 begins. |
| Jan. 12 | Classes begin |
| Jan. 18 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jan. 19 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jan. 20 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department. |
| Jan. 25 | 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. 8 | Last day of classes. |
| TBD | Registration for Summer 2026 begins |
| Mar. 11 | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| Mar. 14 | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| TBD | Registration begins for Fall 2026 |
| May 19-20 | 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Spring II 2026 - Human Resource Development+
| Oct. 27 2025 | Registration for Spring II 2026 begins. |
| Jan. 20, 2026 | 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. 9 | Classes begin. |
| TBD | Registration for Summer 2026 begins |
| Mar. 14 | Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) |
| Mar. 15 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Mar. 16 | Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) |
| Mar. 22 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| TBD | Registration begins for Fall 2026 |
| Apr. 19 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| May 3 | Last day of classes. |
| May 6 | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| May 19-20 | 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. 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 2025 (Public Administration - Campus and Online Courses)+
| March 12 | Summer registration begins, 9:00 a.m. |
| May 12 | Classes begin |
| May 16 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| May 18 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| May 19 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| May 23 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after 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 17 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| June 29 | Last day of classes |
| July 02 | Grades due by 12 p.m. (Faculty) |
| July 04 | 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| July 12 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| Sept. 5 | 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. |
Summer II 2025 (Public Administration - Campus and Online Courses)+
| March 12 | Summer registration begins, 9:00 a.m. |
| May 16 | 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. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| June 30 | Classes begin |
| July 04 | 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| July 06 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| July 07 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| July 11 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| July 12 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| Aug. 05 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Aug. 17 | Last day of classes |
| Aug. 20 | Grades due by 12 p.m. (Faculty) |
| Sept. 05 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sept. 08 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Summer III 2025 (Public Administration - MPA 8010, 8012, and 8013 ONLY)+
| March 12 | Summer registration begins, 9:00 a.m. |
| May 12 | Classes begin |
| May 16 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| May 18 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| May 19 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| May 23 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after 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 04 | 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| July 12 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| July 21 | Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Aug. 17 | Last day of classes |
| Aug. 20 | Grades due by 12 p.m. (Faculty) |
| Sept. 05 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade |
| Sept. 08 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Fall I 2025 (Public Administration - Online Courses)+
| Mar. 24 | Registration begins for Fall 2025. |
| Aug. 25 | Classes begin. |
| Aug. 31 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Sep. 1 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 1 | Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held that date) |
| Sep. 1 | Withdraw period begins (75% refund) |
| Sep. 7 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund 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. 19 | Last day of classes. |
| Oct. 22 | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| Oct. 27 | Registration begins for Spring 2026. |
| Nov. 8 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Fall II 2025 (Public Administration - Online Courses)+
| Mar. 24 | Registration begins for Fall 2025. |
| Sep. 1 | 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. 20 | Classes begin |
| Oct. 26 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Oct. 27 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Oct. 27 | Registration begins for Spring 2026. |
| Nov. 1 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Nov. 8 | 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. 14 | Last day of classes. |
| Dec. 17 | Grades due at 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Fall III 2025 (Public Administration - Campus Courses)+
| Mar. 24 | Registration for Fall 2025 begins. |
| Aug. 25 | Classes begin |
| Aug. 31 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Sep. 1 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Sep. 1 | Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Sep. 7 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| Sep. 15 | December Graduation Deadline - Last Day to apply in myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date. |
| Oct. 13 | Fall recess begins |
| Oct. 20 | Classes resume |
| Oct. 27 | Registration begins for Spring 2026. |
| Nov. 8 | 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) |
| Dec. 1 | Classes resume |
| Dec. 14 | Final day of classes |
| Dec. 17 | Final grades due at 12 p.m. for Fall 2025. |
| Jan. 30, 2026 | Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete grade ("N") grade |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Spring I 2026 (Public Administration - Online Courses)+
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Registration begins for Spring 2026. |
| Jan. 12, 2026 | Classes begin |
| Jan. 18 | Last day for changes in registration status (drop, add) Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jan. 19 | Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) |
| Jan. 20 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department |
| Jan. 25 | 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. 8 | Last day of classes. |
| Mar. 11 | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| TBD | Registration begins for Summer 2026 |
| Mar. 14 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| May 19 - 20 | 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Spring II 2026 (Public Administration - Online Courses)+
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Registration begins for Spring 2026 |
| Jan. 20., 2026 | 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. 9 | Classes begin |
| TBD | Registration for Summer 2026 begins |
| Mar. 14 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| Mar. 15 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Mar. 16 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Mar. 22 | Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) |
| TBD | Registration for Fall 2026 begins |
| Apr. 1 | Easter recess begins after last class |
| Apr. 2 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Apr. 3 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Apr. 6 | 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 3 | Last day of classes. |
| May 6 | Grades due at 12 p.m. |
| May 19 - 20 | 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. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
Spring III 2026 (Public Administration - Campus Courses)+
| Oct. 27, 2025 | Registration begins for Spring 2026 |
| Jan. 12, 2026 | Classes begin. |
| Jan. 18 | Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Jan. 19 | Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) |
| Jan. 20 | Comprehensive examination applications due to the department. |
| Jan. 25 | 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. 2 | Semester recess |
| Mar. 9 | Classes resume |
| TBD | Registration begins for Summer 2026 |
| Mar. 14 | Written Comprehensive Exam |
| TBD | Registration begins for Fall 2026 |
| Apr. 5 | Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy. |
| Apr. 1 | Easter recess begins after last class |
| Apr 2 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Apr. 3 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Apr. 6 | Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) |
| Apr. 7 | Classes resume |
| May 3 | Last day of classes. |
| May 6 | Grades due 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 of "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m. |
