Alternate Block Scheduling

Important tuition and fees deadlines are posted on the University Cashier’s website by academic term.

Fall Semester 2025

Block 1

DateDescription
August 1, FridayGraduate School application deadline for Fall (please check specific programs for their deadline)
August 22, FridayAdvising, registration, and schedule adjustments.
August 25, MondayClasses begin; schedule adjustments.
August 27, WednesdayLast day for registration and schedule adjustments (drop/add), by 5:00 p.m.
September 1, MondayState Holiday.
September 15, MondayLast day to apply for graduation for Fall
September 22, MondayLast day for undergraduate and graduate students to withdraw from Block 1
courses by 5:00 p.m.
October 2, ThursdaySurvey of Student Opinion of Instruction (SSOI) becomes available
October 9, ThursdayClasses end.
October 11-14, Saturday - TuesdayFall Break
October 15, WednesdayGrades due at 8:00 am

Block 2

DateEvent
October 15, WednesdayClasses begin; schedule adjustments.
October 17, FridayLast day for registration and schedule adjustments (drop/add), by 5:00 p.m.
November 11, TuesdayLast day for undergraduate and graduate students to withdraw from Block 2 courses by 5:00 p.m.
November 24, MondaySurvey of Student Opinion of Instruction (SSOI) becomes available
November 26 - 30, Wednesday - SundayThanksgiving Break
November 28, FridayLast day to submit a thesis or dissertation for Fall graduation
December 3, WednesdayClasses end.
December 19, FridayGrades due at 4:30 pm
  1. Classes meet four days a week, Monday through Thursday (27 class meetings)
  2. Class length is one hour and twenty-five minutes (1:25)
  3. No final exam period. Final exam is on the last day of class

Faculty Senate Resolution #24-44; Approved by Faculty Senate: April 23, 2024; Approved by the Chancellor: June 12, 2024.

Note: title of calendar editorially revised due to use of alternate block schedules for Flight Path programs.