Catholic University College 2017/2018 Academic Calendar
The first and second semester Catholic University College 2017/2018 Academic Calendar are as followed. Students are advised to take note of all the activities and programmes lineout for the academic year.
First Semester Catholic University College 2017/2018 Academic Calendar
| ACADEMIC CALENDAR | |||||
| Fall (First) Semester 2017 | |||||
| Students in fully-online programs should consult the Online Programs Academic Calendar. | |||||
| Monday, March 27 | Registration for Fall (First) Semester 2017 begins (use Cardinal Station). | ||||
| Thursday, August 24 | New student orientation begins. | ||||
| Monday, August 28 | Opening of classes. | ||||
| Thursday, August 31 | Mass of the Holy Spirit. University Mass, 12:10 p.m.; No classes held between 11:50 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. | ||||
| Monday, September 4 | Labor Day (Holiday: No classes). | ||||
| Wednesday, September 6 | Class of 2021 Convocation, 9:00 a.m. | ||||
| Friday, September 8 | Last day to register or add regular session courses for credit, including comprehensive exams and internships; last day to drop a | ||||
| regular session course without record (use Cardinal Station).* | |||||
| Friday, September 22 | Final date to deposit theses and dissertations for October 2017 graduation. | ||||
| Monday, October 2 | Last day for summer 2017 graduation candidates to submit online diploma application (use Cardinal Station). | ||||
| Monday, October 9 | Columbus Day (Holiday: No classes). | ||||
| Tuesday, October 10 | Administrative Friday: Classes follow a Friday schedule this day; Tuesday classes do not meet. | ||||
| Tuesday, October 10 – | Faculty submit interim grades for freshmen. | ||||
| Friday, October 13 | |||||
| Friday, October 13 | Midterm. | ||||
| Last day to resolve grades of Incomplete from the previous semester. | |||||
| Last day to change to audit (must have dean’s permission). | |||||
| Monday, October 30 | Pre-registration advising begins. | ||||
| Wednesday, November 1 | All Saints Day. | ||||
| Thursday, November 2 | All Souls Liturgy. Memorial Mass for Deceased of the University Community. | ||||
| Monday, November 6 | Registration for Spring (Second) Semester 2018 begins (use Cardinal Station). | ||||
| Friday, November 10 | Last day to withdraw from regular session classes with a “W” grade (use Cardinal Station).* | ||||
| Friday, November 17 | Last day to request pass/fail option (undergraduates only; must have dean’s permission). | ||||
| Wednesday, November 22 | Thanksgiving recess begins. | ||||
| Monday, November 27 | Classes resume. | ||||
| Friday, December 8 | Patronal Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holiday and Reading Day: No classes). | ||||
| Saturday, December 9 – | Reading Period. (Note: Classes that meet on Saturdays will meet on Saturday, December 9.) | ||||
| Sunday, December 10 | |||||
| Monday, December 11 | Last day of classes. | ||||
| Tuesday, December 12 – | Final Examination Period. | ||||
| Saturday, December 16 | |||||
| Tuesday, December 19 | All final grades due by 3:00 p.m. | ||||
| Tuesday, January 2, 2018 | Last day for fall 2017 graduation candidates to submit online diploma application (use Cardinal Station). | ||||
| Friday, January 5, 2018 | Final date to deposit theses and dissertations for January 2018 graduation. | ||||
| *Courses offered in dynamically dated sessions (those which do not extend the full length of the semester) may have earlier or later deadlines. | |||||
Second Semester Catholic University College 2017/2018 Academic Calendar
| ACADEMIC CALENDAR | |||
| Spring / Second Semester 2018 | |||
| Students in fully-online programs should consult the Online Programs Academic Calendar. | |||
| Monday, November 6, 2017 | Registration for Spring (Second) Semester 2018 begins (use Cardinal Station). | ||
| Tuesday, January 2 | Last day for fall 2017 graduation candidates to submit online diploma application (use Cardinal Station). | ||
| Monday, January 8 | Opening of classes. | ||
| Monday, January 15 | Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (Holiday: No classes). | ||
| Friday, January, 19 | Last day to register or add regular session courses for credit, including comprehensive exams and internships; last day to drop | ||
| a regular session course without record (use Cardinal Station).* | |||
| Thursday, January 25 | Patronal Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas University Mass, 12:10 p.m.; No classes held between 11:50 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. | ||
| Wednesday, February, 14 | Ash Wednesday. | ||
| Monday, February 19–Friday, February 23 | Faculty submit interim grades for freshmen. | ||
| Tuesday, February 20 | Administrative Monday: Classes follow a Monday schedule this day; Tuesday classes do not meet. | ||
| Friday, February 23 | Midterm. | ||
| Last day to resolve grades of Incomplete from the previous semester. | |||
| Last day to change to audit (must have dean’s permission). | |||
| Friday, March 2 | Last day for spring 2018 graduation candidates to submit online diploma application (use Cardinal Station). | ||
| Monday, March 5 | Spring recess begins. | ||
| Monday, March 12 | Classes Resume. | ||
| Thursday, March 15 | Registration for summer 2018 begins. | ||
| Monday, March 19 | Pre-registration advising for fall 2018 begins. | ||
| Monday, March 26 | Registration for Fall (First) Semester 2018 begins (use Cardinal Station). | ||
| Wednesday, March 28 | Last day to withdraw from regular session courses with a “W” grade (use Cardinal Station).* | ||
| Thursday, March 29 | Holy Thursday. No Classes; Easter recess begins. | ||
| Friday, March 30 | Good Friday. | ||
| Sunday, April 1 | Easter Sunday. | ||
| Monday, April 2 | Easter Monday. | ||
| Tuesday, April 3 | Classes resume. | ||
| Wednesday, April 4 | Last day to request pass/fail option (undergraduates only; must have dean’s permission). | ||
| Tuesday, April 10 | Founders Day. | ||
| Thursday, April 19 | University Research Day ; No classes before 3:00 p.m. | ||
| Wednesday, April 25 | Reading Day (No classes). | ||
| Friday, April 27 | Final date to deposit theses and dissertations for May 2018 graduation. | ||
| Saturday, April 28 | Last day of classes. | ||
| Sunday, April 29 –Monday, April 30 | Reading Period. | ||
| Tuesday, May 1–Saturday, May 5 | Final examination period. | ||
| Monday, May 7 | Grades for graduating students due by noon. | ||
| Tuesday, May 8 | All other grades due by 3:00 p.m. | ||
| Friday, May 11 | Baccalaureate Mass. | ||
| Saturday, May 12 | Commencement exercises. | ||
| Friday, May 25 | Law School Commencement. | ||
| Monday, May 7 – Saturday, August 11 | Summer Session. | ||
*Courses offered in dynamically dated sessions (those which do not extend the full length of the semester) may have earlier or later deadlines.