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UNCG Academic Calendar

2020-2021

Fall 2020

Fall 2020 Academic Calendar

  
August 10–14, Mon.–Fri.Orientation, advising, and registration for all students based on student population and classification
August 10, MondayFall semester opens
August 10, MondayUNCG Annual Kickoff
August 17, MondayConvocation Day
August 18, TuesdayClasses begin, 8:00 a.m.
August 18, TuesdayFinancial aid satisfactory academic progress appeals deadline
August 18–24, Tues.–Mon.Late registration and schedule adjustment
August 24, MondayHours locked for financial aid purposes.
August 24, MondayDrop/Add period ends; last day for student to add or change course(s) or course section(s) for the Standard Term.
August 24, MondayLast day to withdraw from a course for tuition and fees refund; course withdrawal policy in effect after this date.
August 25, TuesdayDeadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in December
August 31, MondayCensus reporting; no additional schedule adjustment for the Standard Term.
September 7, MondayLabor Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
October 1, ThursdayOpening day for the financial aid priority filing period for the 2021–22 academic year; FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid) available.
October 5, MondayFounders Day
October 9, FridayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in December
October 9, FridayLast day to withdraw from a course without incurring a WF grade (withdraw failing)
Oct. 14–Nov. 17, Wed.–Tues.Spring semester advising for continuing students, by appointment
October 23, FridayFinal date for December doctoral candidates' oral examinations
Oct. 26–Nov. 17, Mon.–Tues.Spring semester registration for continuing students
November 1, SundayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to student teach during Fall 2021
November 6, FridayDeadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School
November 16, MondayDeadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School
November 24, TuesdayUniversity follows Monday schedule; last day of classes; instruction ends for Thanksgiving holiday,
10:00 p.m.
Nov. 30–Dec. 5, Mon.–Sat.Final examinations*
December 3, ThursdayFinal date for complete clearance of December graduate degree candidates. 
December 3, ThursdayDeadline for final submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School.
December 10, Thursday[POSTPONED—Jan. 2021 date TBD] December Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
December 11, FridayDecember Commencement
*Final examinations must be virtual. If the final examination is a synchronous virtual assessment, the exam schedule time slots must be followed.

Approved by the Faculty Senate May 4, 2016. Approved by the Chancellor May 13, 2016. Amended September 8, 2016. Revised May 15, 2020.

Spring 2021

Spring 2021 Academic Calendar

  
January 11–15, Mon.–Fri.Orientation, advising, and registration for all students based on student population and classification
January 15, FridayFinancial aid priority filing period ends for 2021–22 academic year.
January 18, MondayDr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
January 19, TuesdayClasses begin, 8:00 a.m.
January 19, TuesdayFinancial aid satisfactory academic progress appeals deadline
January 19–25, Tues.–Mon.Late registration and schedule adjustment
January 25, MondayHours locked for financial aid purposes.
January 25, MondayDrop/Add period ends; last day to change course(s) or course section(s) for the Standard Term.
January 25, MondayLast day to withdraw from a course for tuition and fees refund; course withdrawal policy in effect after this date.
January 26, TuesdayDeadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in May
February 1, MondayCensus reporting; no additional schedule adjustment for the Standard Term.
February 1, MondaySummer session registration begins for continuing students
February 15, MondayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to student teach during Spring 2022
March 3, WednesdayHealth and Wellness Day. Classes dismissed.
March 5, FridayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in May
March 15, MondayLast day to withdraw from a course without incurring a WF grade (withdraw failing)
March 15–Apr. 21, Mon.–Wed.Fall semester advising for continuing students, by appointment
March 17, WednesdayFinal date for May doctoral candidates' oral examinations
March 24 WednesdayDeadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School
Mar. 29–Apr. 21, Mon.–Wed.Fall semester registration for continuing students
April 2, FridaySpring holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
April 6, TuesdayDeadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School
April 27, TuesdayUniversity follows Friday schedule.*
April 28, WednesdayLast day of classes
April 29, ThursdayReading Day
April 30, FridayFinal date for complete clearance of May candidates for graduate degrees. Deadline for final submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School.
April 30 & May 1, Fri. & Sat.; May 3–6, Mon.–Thurs.Final examinations
May 7, FridayMay Class of 2021 Commencement
May 8, SaturdayMay Class of 2020 Commencement
May 8, SaturdayClasses of 2020 and 2021 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Approved by the Faculty Senate May 4, 2016. Approved by the Chancellor May 13, 2016. Amended September 8, 2016. Revised October 9, 2020.

*Days of the Week Meeting Distribution for Spring

The one-day shortage of Fridays in Spring 2021 is made up with the one-day overage of Tuesdays (4/27). Including Final Exam Days, which are Sat., May 1–Thurs., May 6, there are 15 instructional days for each weekday (M–F).

Summer 2021

Summer 2021 Academic Calendar

  
Monday, May 10MBA and BLS first summer session classes begin
Wednesday, May 12First summer session classes begin
Wednesday, May 19Deadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in Summer
Monday, May 31Memorial Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
Wednesday, June 16First summer session final examinations
Thursday, June 17Second summer session classes begin
Monday, June 21Juneteenth holiday (observed). Campus observance programs. Classes meet; offices open.
Monday, June 21MBA and BLS first summer session final examinations
Tuesday, June 22MBA and BLS second summer session classes begin
Monday, July 5Independence Day holiday (observed). Classes dismissed; offices closed.
Sunday, July 11Deadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in August
Thursday, July 22Second summer session final examinations
Tuesday, August 3MBA and BLS second summer session final examinations
Friday, August 6Summer graduation date
Approved by the Faculty Senate May 4, 2016. Approved by the Chancellor May 13, 2016. Amended September 8, 2016. Amended October 3, 2017. Amended November 11, 2020. Amended April 14, 2021.

UNCG Academic Calendar

2021-2022

Fall 2021

Fall 2021 Academic Calendar

  
August 9–13, Mon.–Fri.Orientation, advising, and registration for all students based on student population and classification
August 9, MondayFall semester opens
August 10, TuesdayUNCG Annual Kickoff
August 16, MondayConvocation Day
August 17, TuesdayClasses begin, 8:00 a.m.
August 17, TuesdayFinancial aid satisfactory academic progress appeals deadline
August 17–23, Tues.–Mon.Late registration and schedule adjustment
August 23, MondayHours locked for financial aid purposes.
August 23, MondayDrop/Add period ends; last day to change course(s) or course section(s) for the Standard Term.
August 23, MondayLast day to withdraw from a course for tuition and fees refund; course withdrawal policy in effect after this date.
August 24, TuesdayDeadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in December
August 30, MondayCensus reporting; no additional schedule adjustment for the Standard Term.
September 6, MondayLabor Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
October 1, FridayOpening day for the financial aid priority filing period for the 2022–23 academic year; FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid) available.
October 5, TuesdayFounders Day
October 8, FridayLast day to withdraw from a course without incurring a WF grade (withdraw failing)
October 8, FridayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in December
October 8, FridayInstruction ends for Fall Break, 6:00 p.m.
October 13, WednesdayClasses resume after Fall Break, 8:00 a.m.
Oct. 13–Nov. 16, Wed.–Tues.Spring semester advising for continuing students, by appointment
October 22, FridayFinal date for December doctoral candidates' oral examinations
Oct. 25–Nov. 16, Mon.–Tues.Spring semester registration for continuing students
November 1, MondayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to student teach during Fall 2022
November 5, FridayDeadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School
November 15, MondayDeadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School
November 23, TuesdayInstruction ends for Thanksgiving holiday, 10:00 p.m.
November 29, MondayClasses resume, 8:00 a.m.
December 1, WednesdayLast day of classes
December 2, ThursdayFinal date for complete clearance of December graduate degree candidates. 
December 2, ThursdayDeadline for final submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School.
December 2, ThursdayReading Day
Dec. 3 & 4, Fri. & Sat.; Dec. 6–9, Mon.–Thurs.Final examinations
December 10,
Friday
December Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
December 10, FridayDecember Commencement, Greensboro Coliseum

Calendars approved by the Faculty Senate May 4, 2016. Approved by the Chancellor May 13, 2016. Amended September 8, 2016.


Days of the Week Meeting Distribution for Fall

The one-day shortage of Mondays in the fall is made up with the one-day overage of Wednesdays (for MW or MWF meeting patterns). If a class meets only on Monday (three-hour class), then it is the instructor’s responsibility to make up the 150 minute deficit via an online or other instructional method outside of the classroom.

Spring 2022

Spring 2022 Academic Calendar

  
January 4–7, Tues.–Fri.Orientation, advising, and registration for all students based on student population and classification
January 10, MondayClasses begin, 8:00 a.m.
January 10, MondayFinancial aid satisfactory academic progress appeals deadline
January 10–14, Mon.–Fri.Late registration and schedule adjustment
January 14, FridayHours locked for financial aid purposes.
January 14, FridayDrop/Add period ends; last day to change course(s) or course section(s) for the Standard Term.
January 14, FridayLast day to withdraw from a course for tuition and fees refund; course withdrawal policy in effect after this date.
January 15, SaturdayFinancial aid priority filing period ends for 2022–23 academic year.
January 17, MondayDr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
January 17, MondayDeadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in May
January 25, TuesdayCensus reporting; no additional schedule adjustment for the Standard Term.
February 1, TuesdaySummer session registration begins for continuing students.
February 15, TuesdayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to student teach during Spring 2023
March 4, FridayLast day to withdraw from a course without incurring a WF grade (withdraw failing)
March 4, FridayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in May
March 5, SaturdayInstruction ends for Spring Break, 1:00 p.m.
March 14, MondayClasses resume after Spring Break, 8:00 a.m.
March 14–Apr. 20, Mon.–Wed.Fall semester advising for continuing students, by appointment
March 16, WednesdayFinal date for May doctoral candidates' oral examinations
March 23, WednesdayDeadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School
Mar. 28–Apr. 20, Mon.–Wed.Fall semester registration for continuing students
April 5, TuesdayDeadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School
April 15, FridaySpring holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
April 27, WednesdayLast day of classes
April 28, ThursdayFinal date for complete clearance of May candidates for graduate degrees.
April 28, ThursdayDeadline for final submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School.
April 28, ThursdayReading Day
April 29 & 30, Fri. & Sat.; May 2–5, Mon.–Thurs.Final examinations
May 5, ThursdayMay Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
May 6, FridayMay Commencement, Greensboro Coliseum
May 7, SaturdayDeadline for submission of final grades for the Standard Term

Approved by the Faculty Senate May 4, 2016. Approved by the Chancellor May 13, 2016. Amended September 8, 2016.


Days of the Week Meeting Distribution for Spring

The one-day shortage of Fridays in the spring is made up with the one-day overage of Wednesdays. If a class meets only on Friday (three-hour class), then it is the instructor’s responsibility to make up the 150 minute deficit via an online or other instructional method outside of the classroom.

Summer 2022

Summer 2022 Academic Calendar

  
May 9, MondayMBA and BLS first summer session classes begin
May 11, WednesdayFirst summer session classes begin
May 18, WednesdayDeadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in Summer
May 30, MondayMemorial Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
June 15, WednesdayFirst summer session final examinations
June 15, WednesdayFinal date for August doctoral candidates' oral examinations
June 16, ThursdaySecond summer session classes begin
June 17, FridayDeadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School
June 20, MondayJuneteenth holiday (observed). Campus observance programs. Classes meet; offices open.
June 20, MondayMBA and BLS first summer session final examinations
June 21, TuesdayMBA and BLS second summer session classes begin
June 23, ThursdayCensus reporting; no additional schedule adjustment for the Standard Term.
June 24, FridayDeadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School
July 4, MondayIndependence Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
July 8, FridayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in August
July 21, ThursdaySecond summer session final examinations
July 21, ThursdayDeadline for final submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School
August 2, TuesdayMBA and BLS second summer session final examinations
August 5, FridaySummer graduation date
Calendars approved by the Faculty Senate May 4, 2016. Approved by the Chancellor May 13, 2016. Amended September 8, 2016. Amended October 3, 2017. Amended November 11, 2020. Amended April 14, 2021.

UNCG Academic Calendar

2022-2023

Fall 2022

Fall 2022 Academic Calendar

  
August 8–12, Mon.–Fri.Orientation, advising, and registration for all students based on student population and classification.
August 8, MondayFall semester opens.
August 9, TuesdayUNCG Annual Kickoff.
August 15, MondayConvocation Day.
August 16, TuesdayClasses begin, 8:00 a.m.
August 16, TuesdayFinancial aid satisfactory academic progress. appeals deadline
August 16–22, Tues.–Mon.Late registration and schedule adjustment.
August 22, MondayHours locked for financial aid purposes.
August 22, MondayDrop/Add period ends; last day to change course(s) or course section(s) for the Standard Term.
August 22, MondayLast day to withdraw from a course for tuition and fees refund; course withdrawal policy in effect after this date.
August 23, TuesdayDeadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in December.
August 29, MondayCensus reporting; no additional schedule adjustment for the Standard Term.
September 5, MondayLabor Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
September 23, FridayMid-term grades due; grading window opens September 12.
October 1, SaturdayOpening day for the financial aid priority filing period for the 2023-24 academic year; FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid) available.
October 5, WednesdayFounders Day.
October 7, FridayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in December.
October 7, FridayLast day to withdraw from a course without incurring a WF grade (withdraw failing).
October 7, FridayInstruction ends for Fall Break, 6:00 p.m.
October 12, WednesdayClasses resume after Fall Break, 8:00 a.m.
Oct. 12–Nov. 15, Wed.–Tues.Spring semester advising for continuing students, by appointment.
October 21, FridayFinal date for December doctoral candidates' oral examinations.
Oct. 24–Nov. 15, Mon.–Tues.Spring semester registration for continuing students.
November 1, TuesdayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to student teach during Fall 2023.
November 4, FridayDeadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School.
November 14, MondayDeadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School.
November 22, TuesdayInstruction ends for Thanksgiving holiday, 10:00 p.m.
November 28, MondayClasses resume, 8:00 a.m.
November 30, WednesdayLast day of classes.
December 1, ThursdayFinal date for complete clearance of December graduate degree candidates. 
December 1, ThursdayDeadline for final submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School.
December 1, ThursdayReading Day.
Dec. 2 & 3, Fri. & Sat.; Dec. 5–8, Mon.–Thurs.Final examinations.
December 8, ThursdayDecember Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.
December 9, FridayDecember Commencement, Greensboro Coliseum.
December 10, SaturdayDeadline for submission of final grades for the Standard Term.

Approved by the Faculty Senate November 11, 2020.


Days of the Week Meeting Distribution for Fall
The one-day shortage of Mondays in the fall is made up with the one-day overage of Wednesdays (for MW or MWF meeting patterns). If a class meets only on Monday (three-hour class), then it is the instructor’s responsibility to make up the 150 minute deficit via an online or other instructional method outside of the classroom.

Spring 2023

Spring 2023 Academic Calendar

  
January 3–6, Tues.–Fri.Orientation, advising, and registration for all students based on student population and classification
January 9, MondayClasses begin, 8:00 a.m.
January 9, MondayFinancial aid satisfactory academic progress appeals deadline
January 9–13, Mon.–Fri.Late registration and schedule adjustment
January 13, FridayHours locked for financial aid purposes.
January 13, FridayDrop/Add period ends; last day to change course(s) or course section(s) for the Standard Term.
January 13, FridayLast day to withdraw from a course for tuition and fees refund; course withdrawal policy in effect after this date.
January 15, SundayFinancial aid priority filing period ends for 2023–24 academic year.
January 16, MondayDr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
January 16, MondayDeadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in May
January 23, MondayCensus reporting; no additional schedule adjustment for the Standard Term.
February 1, WednesdaySummer session registration begins for continuing students.
February 15, WednesdayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to student teach during Spring 2024
February 24, FridayMid-term grades due; grading window opens February 13.
March 3, FridayLast day to withdraw from a course without incurring a WF grade (withdraw failing)
March 3, FridayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in May
March 4, SaturdayInstruction ends for Spring Break, 1:00 p.m.
March 13, MondayClasses resume after Spring Break, 8:00 a.m.
March 13–Apr. 19, Mon.–Wed.Fall semester advising for continuing students, by appointment
March 15, WednesdayFinal date for May doctoral candidates' oral examinations
March 22, WednesdayDeadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School
Mar. 27–Apr. 19, Mon.–Wed.Fall semester registration for continuing students
April 4, TuesdayDeadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School
April 7, FridaySpring holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
April 26, WednesdayLast day of classes
April 27, ThursdayFinal date for complete clearance of May candidates for graduate degrees.
April 27, ThursdayDeadline for final submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School.
April 27, ThursdayReading Day
April 28 & 29, Fri. & Sat.; May 1–4, Mon.–Thurs.Final examinations
May 4, ThursdayMay Graduate School Graduation Ceremony
May 5, FridayMay Commencement, Greensboro Coliseum
May 6, SaturdayDeadline for submission of final grades for the Standard Term by 10:00 pm.

Approved by the Faculty Senate November 11, 2020.


Days of the Week Meeting Distribution for Spring
The one-day shortage of Fridays in the spring is made up with the one-day overage of Wednesdays. If a class meets only on Friday (three-hour class), then it is the instructor’s responsibility to make up the 150 minute deficit via an online or other instructional method outside of the classroom.

Summer 2023

Summer 2023 Academic Calendar

  
May 8, MondayMBA and BLS first summer session classes begin
May 10, WednesdayFirst summer session classes begin
May 17, WednesdayDeadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in Summer
May 29, MondayMemorial Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
June 14, WednesdayFirst summer session final examinations
June 14, WednesdayFinal date for August doctoral candidates' oral examinations
June 15, ThursdaySecond summer session classes begin
June 16, FridayDeadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School
June 19, MondayJuneteenth holiday (observed). Campus observance programs. Classes meet; offices open.
June 19, MondayMBA and BLS first summer session final examinations
June 20, TuesdayMBA and BLS second summer session classes begin
June 23, FridayDeadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School
July 4, TuesdayIndependence Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed.
July 7, FridayDeadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in August
July 20, ThursdaySecond summer session final examinations
July 20, ThursdayDeadline for final submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School
July 31, MondayMBA and BLS second summer session final examinations
August 4, FridaySummer graduation date

Approved by the Faculty Senate November 11, 2020.