Dominican University Academic Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide

Dominican University provides a detailed academic calendar to help students, faculty, and staff stay informed about important dates, deadlines, and events throughout the academic year. This guide consolidates information from the university's academic calendars, offering a structured overview of key periods and deadlines. Dates and events are subject to change, so it's always wise to check Self Service for the most up-to-date information.

Five-Year At-a-Glance Academic Calendar (2023-2028)

Dominican University offers a five-year academic calendar spanning from 2023 to 2028. This calendar provides a broad overview of important dates and events. It is available for download, and it's important to note that all dates and events are subject to change. The calendar was last updated on November 4, 2024.

Fall Semester

Fall 2025

April 14 - April 17 (Mon.-Thur.): Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2025 - Continuing Students
April 21 - Sept. 8 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - New and Continuing Students
Aug. 19 (Tue.): Academic Retreat
Aug. 19 (Tue.): President Pitchford's State of the University Address
Aug. 20 (Wed.): New Faculty Orientation
Aug. 21-23 (Thur. - Sat.): General Orientation Session for New Students
Aug. 24 (Sun.): Last Day to receive 100% tuition refund.
Aug. 25 (Mon.): First Week of Classes, Traditional Programs. Graduate Programs may vary. Check Self Service.
Sept. 1 (Mon.): Labor Day - Campus Closed
Sept. 8 (Mon.): Last Day to Add or Drop a Class without a "W" grade and with 75% Refund
Sept. 15 (Mon.): Census Day
Oct. 17 (Fri.): Fall Break Day
Oct. 17 (Fri.): Mid-Term Deficiency Reports due to Registrar
Oct. 20 - Nov. 17 (Mon.-Fri.): Academic Advising for Spring 2026
Oct. 24-26 (Fri.-Sun.): Family Weekend
Nov. 7 (Fri.): Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
Nov. 17-20 (Mon.-Thur.): Priority Registration for Spring 2026
Nov. 21 (Fri.): Deadline to file Graduation (May and Aug. 2026)Open Registration Begins - New and Continuing Students
Nov. 26 (Wed.): Academic Holiday
Nov. 27-28 (Thur.-Fri.): Thanksgiving Holiday - Campus Closed
Dec. 1 (Mon.): "Incomplete" work from previous semester due to instructor
Dec. 5 (Fri.): Last Day of Classes
Dec. 8-12 (Mon.-Fri.): Final Examinations
Dec. 13 (Sat.): Commencement
Dec. 17 (Thur.): Final Grades Due in Registrar's Office -Grades Posted in Self Service
Dec. 23 - Jan.:

Fall 2024

April 15-June 30 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
April 19-Sept. 9 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - New Students
July 1-Sept. 9 (Mon.-Fri.): Late Registration - All Continuing Students
Aug. 21 (Wed.): First-Year and Transfer Move-In
Aug. 24 (Sat.): Continuing Student Move-In
Aug. 25 (Sun.): Last Day to receive 100% tuition refund.
Aug. 26 (Mon.): First Week of Classes, Traditional Programs. Graduate Programs may vary. Check Self Service.
Sept. 2 (Mon.): Labor Day - Campus Closed
Sept. 9 (Mon.): Last Day to Add or Drop a Class without a "W" grade & with 75% Refund
Sept. 16 (Mon.): Census Day
Sept. 16 (Mon.): Last day to register for Internships.
Oct. 18 (Fri.): Fall Break Day
Oct. 18 (Fri.): Mid-Term Deficiency Reports due to Registrar
Oct. 21-Nov. 18 (Mon.-Fri.): Academic Advising for Spring 2025
Nov. 8 (Fri.): Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
Nov. 18-21 (Mon.-Thurs.): Priority Registration for Spring 2025
Nov. 22 (Fri.): Deadline to file Graduation (May and Aug. 2025)Open Registration Begins - New & Continuing Students
Nov. 27 (Wed.): Academic Holiday
Nov. 28-29 (Thurs.-Fri.): Thanksgiving Holiday - Campus Closed
Dec. 2 (Mon.): "Incomplete" work from previous semester due to instructor
Dec. 6 (Fri.): Last Day of Classes
Dec. 9-13 (Mon.-Fri.): Final Examinations
Dec. 14 (Sat.): Commencement
Dec. 18 (Wed.): Final Grades Due in Registrar's Office -Grades Posted in Self Service

Fall 2023

April 14-June 30 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
April 18-Sept. 5 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - New Students
July 1-Sept. 5 (Mon.-Fri.): Late Registration - All Continuing Students
Aug. 15 (Tue.): President Pitchford's State of the University Address
Aug. 15 (Tue.): Academic Retreat
Aug. 16 (Wed.): New Faculty Orientation
Aug. 17 - Aug. 21 (Thurs.-Mon.): New Student Orientation
Aug. 20 (Sun.): Last Day to receive 100% tuition refund.
Aug. 21 (Mon.): First Week of Classes, Traditional Programs. Graduate Programs may vary. Check Self Service.
Sept. 4 (Mon.): Labor Day - Campus Closed
Sept. 5 (Tue.): Last Day to Add or Drop a Class without a "W" grade & with 75% Refund
Sept. 15 (Fri.): Census Day
Sept. 15 (Fri.): Last day to register for Internships.
Oct. 13 (Fri.): Fall Break Day
Oct. 13 (Fri.): Mid-Term Deficiency Reports due to Registrar
Oct. 16-Nov. 10 (Mon.-Fri.): Academic Advising for Spring 2024
Nov. 3 (Fri.): Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
Nov. 13-16 (Mon.-Thurs.): Priority Registration for Spring 2024
Nov. 17 (Fri.): Deadline to file Graduation (May 2024)Open Registration Begins - New & Continuing Students
Nov. 22 (Wed.): Academic Holiday
Nov. 23-24 (Thurs.-Fri.): Thanksgiving Holiday - Campus Closed
Dec. 1 (Fri.): "Incomplete" work from previous semester due to instructor
Dec. 1 (Fri.): Last Day of Classes
Dec. 4-8 (Mon.-Fri.): Final Examinations
Dec. 9 (Sat.): Commencement - Graduate and Undergraduate
Dec. 14 (Thurs.): Final Grades Due in Registrar's Office -Grades Posted in Self Service
Dec. 21- Jan. 1, 2024 (Thurs.-Mon.): Winter Break - Campus Closed

Fall 2022

April 18-June 30 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
April 18-Sept. 6 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - New Students
July 1-Sept. 6 (Mon.-Fri.): Late Registration - All Continuing Students
Aug. 16 (Tue.): President Pitchford's State of the University Address
Aug. 16 (Tue.): University Retreat
Aug. 17 (Wed.): New Faculty Orientation
Aug. 18-22 (Thurs.-Mon.): New Student Orientation
Aug. 21 (Sun.): Last Day to receive 100% tuition refund.
Aug. 22 (Mon.): First Week of Classes, Traditional Programs. Graduate Programs May Vary. Check Self Service.
Sept. 5 (Mon.): Labor Day - Campus Closed
Sept. 6 (Tue.): Last Day to Add or Drop a Class without a "W" grade & with 75% Refund
Sept. 15 (Thurs.): Census Day
Sept. 15 (Thurs.): Last Day to Register for Internships.
Oct. 14 (Fri.): Fall Break Day
Oct. 14 (Fri.): Mid-Term Deficiency Reports due to Registrar
Oct. 17-Nov. 10 (Mon.-Fri.): Academic Advising for Spring 2023
Nov. 4 (Fri.): Last Day to Drop a Class With a Grade of "W"
Nov. 14-17 (Mon.-Thurs.): Priority Registration for Spring 2023
Nov. 18 (Fri.): Deadline to file Graduation (May and Aug 2023)Open Registration Begins - New & Continuing Students
Nov. 23 (Wed.): Academic Holiday
Nov. 24-25 (Thurs.-Fri.): Thanksgiving Holiday - Campus Closed
Dec. 1 (Thurs.): "Incomplete" Work From Previous Semester Due to Instructor
Dec. 2 (Fri.): Last Day of Classes
Dec. 5-9 (Mon.-Fri.): Final Examinations
Dec. 15 (Thurs.): Final Grades Due in Registrar's Office -Grades Posted in Self Service
Dec. 21-30 (Wed.-Fri.): Winter Break - Campus Closed

Spring Semester

Spring 2025

Nov. 22 - Dec. 31, 2024 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
Nov. 22, 2024 - Feb. 3, 2025 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - New Students
Jan.1 - Feb. 3, 2025 (Wed.-Mon.): Late Registration - All Continuing Students
Jan. 15 (Wed.): New Faculty Orientation
Jan. 16 (Thurs.): Spring University Retreat
Jan. 20 (Mon.): Last Day to Receive 100% Refund
Jan. 20 (Mon.): Martin Luther King Day - Campus Holiday
Jan. 21 (Tue.): First Day of Classes
Feb. 3 (Mon.): Last Day to Add or Drop a Class without a "W" Grade and with 75% Refund
Feb. 3 (Mon.): Last Day to Register for Internships
Feb. 17 (Mon.): President's Day - Campus Holiday
Feb. 18 (Tues.): Census Day
Mar. 10-14 (Mon.-Fri.): Spring Break - Academic Holiday
Mar. 14 (Fri.): Spring Break Day - Campus Holiday
Mar. 17 (Mon.): Mid-Term Deficiency Reports due to Registrar
Mar. 17 (Mon.): Advising Begins for Summer and Fall 2025
Mar. 31 (Mon.): Cesar Chavez Day Observed - Campus Holiday
April 4 (Fri.): Last Day to Drop a Class With a Grade of "W" See catalog for policy regarding weekend only classes.
April 14-17 (Mon.-Thur.): Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2025
April 16 (Wed.): University Scholarly and Creative Works Conference
April 18 (Fri.): Good Friday - Campus Holiday
April 21 (Mon.): Deadline to File for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 GraduationOpen Registration Begins - New and Continuing Students
May 1 (Thur.): "Incomplete" Work From Previous Semester Due to Instructor
May 6 (Tue.): Last Day of Classes
May 7 (Wed.): Study Day
May 8-14 (Thur.-Wed.): Final Examinations
May 17 (Sat.): Commencement - Graduate and Undergraduate
May 21 (Wed.): Final Grades Due in Registrar's Office - Grades Posted in Self Service

Spring 2024

Nov. 17-Dec. 31, 2023 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
Nov. 17, 2023-Jan. 29, 2024 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - New Students
Jan.1-Jan. 29, 2024 (Mon.-Fri.): Late Registration - All Continuing Students
Jan. 15 (Mon.): Last Day to Receive 100% Refund
Jan. 15 (Mon.): Martin Luther King Day - Campus Holiday
Jan. 16 (Tue.): First Day of Classes
Jan. 29 (Mon.): Last Day to Add or Drop a Class without a "W" Grade and with 75% Refund
Feb. 15 (Thur.): Census Day
Feb. 15 (Thur.): Last Day to Register for Internships
Feb. 19 (Mon.): President's Day - Campus Holiday
March 4-8 (Mon.-Fri.): Spring Break - Academic Holiday
March 8 (Fri.): Spring Break Day - Campus Holiday
March 11 (Mon.): Mid-Term Deficiency Reports due to Registrar
March 11 (Mon.-Fri.): Advising Begins for Summer and Fall 2024
March 29 (Fri.): Good Friday - Campus Holiday
April 1 (Mon.): Cesar Chavez Day Observed - Campus Holiday
April 5 (Fri.): Last Day to Drop a Class With a Grade of "W" See catalog for policy regarding weekend only classes.
April 15-18 (Mon.-Thur): Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2024
April 17 (Wed.): University Scholarly and Creative Works Conference
April 19 (Fri.): Deadline to File for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 GraduationOpen Registration Begins - New and Continuing Students
April 30 (Tue.): Last Day of Classes
May 1 (Wed.): "Incomplete" Work From Previous Semester Due to Instructor
May 1 (Wed.): Study Day
May 2-8 (Thur.-Wed.): Final Examinations
May 11 (Sat.): Commencement - Graduate and Undergraduate
May 15 (Wed.): Final Grades Due in Registrar's Office - Grades Posted in Self Service

Spring 2023

Nov. 18-Dec. 31 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
Nov. 18-Jan. 13, 2022 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - New Students
Jan. 1-Jan. 31, 2023 (Mon.-Fri.): Late Registration - All Continuing Students
Jan. 16 (Mon.): Last Day to Receive 100% Refund
Jan. 16 (Mon.): Martin Luther King Day - Campus Holiday
Jan. 17 (Tue.): First Day of Classes
Jan. 30 (Mon.): Last Day to Add or Drop a Class without a "W" Grade and with 75% Refund
Feb. 15 (Wed.): Census Day
Feb. 15 (Wed.): Last Day to Register for Internships

Spring 2022

Nov. 19-Dec. 31 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
Nov. 19-Jan. 14, 2022 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - New Students
Jan. 1-Jan. 31, 2022 (Mon.-Fri.): Late Registration - All Continuing Students
Jan. 17 (Mon.): Last Day to Receive 100% Refund
Jan. 17 (Mon.): Martin Luther King Day - Campus Holiday
Jan. 18 (Tue.): First Day of Classes
Jan. 31 (Mon.): Last Day to Add or Drop a Class without a "W" Grade and with 75% Refund
Feb. 15 (Tue.): Census Day
Feb. 15 (Tue.): Last Day to Register for Internships
Feb. 21 (Mon.): President's Day - Campus Holiday
March 7-11 (Mon.-Fri.): Spring Break - Academic Holiday
March 11 (Fri.): Spring Break Day - Campus Holiday
March 14 (Mon.): Mid-Term Deficiency Reports due to Registrar
March 14 (Mon.-Fri.): Advising Begins for Summer and Fall 2022
March 31 (Thur.): Cesar Chavez Day Observed - Campus Holiday
April 1 (Fri.): Last Day to Drop a Class With a Grade of "W"
April 11-14 (Mon.-Thur): Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2022
April 15 (Fri.): Good Friday - Campus Holiday
April 18 (Mon.): Deadline to File for Fall 2022 GraduationOpen Registration Begins - New and Continuing Students
April 20 (Wed.): University Conference
May 2 (Mon.): "Incomplete" Work From Previous Semester Due to Instructor
May 3 (Tue.): Last Day of Classes
May 4 (Wed.): Study Day
May 5-11 (Thur.-Wed.): Final Examinations
May 14 (Sat.): Commencement - Graduate and Undergraduate
May 18 (Wed.): Final Grades Due in Registrars Office - Grades Posted in Self Service

Summer Session

Summer 2025

April 21 - June 2 (Mon.-Thur.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
May 18 (Sun.): Last Day for 100% Refund
May 19 (Mon.): First Day of Term. Class start dates may vary by course. Check Self Service.
May 26 (Mon.): Memorial Day
June 2 (Mon.): Deadline to Add or Drop a Class for 75% Refund.
June 19 (Thurs.): Juneteenth Holiday Observed (Campus Holiday)
June 30 - July 4 (Mon.-Fri.): Campus Closed. Scheduled classes will meet.
July 4 (Fri.): 4th of July Holiday Observed (Campus Holiday)
July 7 (Mon.): Deadline to Withdraw from a Class with a Grade of 'W' for 10 week courses.
Aug. 1 (Fri.): Last Day of Class. Note class ends dates may vary by course. Consult Self Service and course syllabus.
Aug. 8 (Fri.): Grades Due and Posted.

Summer 2024

Apr. 18-May 20 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
May 19 (Sun.): Last Day for 100% Refund
May 20 (Mon.): First Day of Term. Class starts may vary by course. Check Self Service
May 27 (Mon.): Memorial Day (campus holiday)
May 28 (Tues.): Deadline to Add or Drop a Class (75% Refund)
June 19 (Wed.): Juneteenth Holiday Observed
July 1-3 (Mon.-Wed.): Campus Closed. Scheduled classes will meet.
July 4-5 (Thur.-Fri.): Fourth of July Observed (Campus Holiday)
July 8 (Mon.): Deadline to Withdraw from a Class with a Grade of 'W' for 10-week courses
July 26 (Fri.): Last Day of Class. Note: Class end dates may vary by course.
Aug. 2 (Fri.): Grades Due & Posted. May vary due to class end dates.

Summer 2023

Apr 17-May 21 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
May 21 (Sun.): Last Day for 100% Refund
May 22 (Mon.): First Day of Term. Class starts may vary by course. Check Self Service
May 29 (Mon.): Memorial Day (campus holiday)
May 30 (Tues.): Deadline to Add or Drop a Class (75% Refund)
June 19 (Mon.): Juneteenth Holiday Observed
July 3-4 (Mon. & Tues.): Fourth of July Holiday Observed
July 5 (Wed.): Deadline to Withdraw from a Class with a Grade of 'W' for 10-week courses
July 28 (Fri.): Last Day of Class
Aug. 4 (Fri.): Grades Due & Posted

Summer 2022

Apr 18-May 21 (Mon.-Fri.): Open Registration - Continuing Students
May 22 (Sun.): Last Day for 100% Refund
May 23 (Mon.): First Day of Term. Class starts may vary by course. Check Self Service
May 30 (Mon.): Memorial Day (campus holiday)
May 31 (Tues.): Deadline to Add or Drop a Class (75% Refund)
June 20 (Mon.): Juneteenth Holiday Observed
July 4-5 (Mon. & Tues.): Fourth of July Holiday Observed
July 6 (Wed.): Deadline to Withdraw from a Class with a Grade of 'W' for 10-week courses
July 29 (Fri.): Last Day of Class
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Key Academic Events

Throughout the academic year, Dominican University hosts several key events that enrich the academic experience. These events include:

New Faculty Orientation: Held at the beginning of each semester (Fall and Spring), this event welcomes new faculty members to the university.
University Retreat: These retreats, held in both the Spring and Fall, provide an opportunity for reflection and planning for the university community.
President Pitchford's State of the University Address: An address given by the President of the University, typically in August, to update the community on the university's progress and future plans.
General Orientation Session for New Students: A multi-day orientation program designed to help new students transition to university life.
Convocation: A formal gathering that marks the beginning of the academic year.
Family Weekend: An opportunity for families to visit the campus and participate in university activities, usually held in the Fall.
University Scholarly and Creative Works Conference: A conference held in the Spring to showcase the scholarly and creative achievements of students and faculty.
Commencement: Graduation ceremonies held at the end of the Spring and Fall semesters to celebrate the achievements of graduating students.

Registration Information

Dominican University provides multiple registration periods to accommodate both new and continuing students:

Priority Registration: An early registration period for continuing students.
Open Registration: A registration period open to both new and continuing students.
Late Registration: A registration period for continuing students who did not register during the open registration period.

It is important to note the deadlines for adding or dropping classes, as well as the refund policies associated with these actions. The academic calendar specifies the last day to add or drop a class without a "W" grade and with a 75% refund.

Grading and Academic Standing

The academic calendar also includes important dates related to grading and academic standing:

Mid-Term Deficiency Reports: These reports are due to the Registrar mid-way through each semester and provide students with an update on their academic performance.
Deadline to Drop a Class with a Grade of "W": Students who drop a class after the add/drop deadline will receive a "W" grade on their transcript.
"Incomplete" Work Deadline: Students who have received an "Incomplete" grade in a previous semester must submit their completed work to the instructor by a specified deadline.
Final Grades Due Date: The date by which instructors must submit final grades to the Registrar's Office. Grades are typically posted in Self Service.

Holidays and Breaks

Dominican University observes several holidays and breaks throughout the academic year, including:

Labor Day: Campus Closed
Martin Luther King Day: Campus Holiday
President's Day: Campus Holiday
Spring Break: Academic Holiday
Spring Break Day: Campus Holiday
Cesar Chavez Day Observed: Campus Holiday
Good Friday: Campus Holiday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth Holiday Observed
Thanksgiving Holiday: Campus Closed
Winter Break: Campus Closed
Fourth of July Holiday Observed

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