Academics
Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

You'll find the Virginia State University academic calendars, dating back to 2019, below. These VSU calendars offer several important academic events and dates — and allow you to compare and contrast the latest VSU academic calendars with past ones, too. For students, these serve as handy guides to reference before and during sessions to ensure you're up to speed on registration, assessments, late validation fees, and more.

NOTE: This academic calendar is subject to periodic review and revision. Please check with the Registrar Office to determine if changes have been made.

Spring Semester 2025	Summer Sessions 2025
University Catalog	University Calendar

Spring Semester 2025

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January	13-14	Monday-Tuesday	University Opening Conference and Faculty & Staff Development Workshops
January	15	Wednesday	Residence Halls Open at 8:00 a.m. for New Students
January	17	Friday	Residence Halls Open at 8:00 a.m. for Continuing Students
January	20	Monday	MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY (University Closed)
January	21	Tuesday	University Classes Begin
January	21	Tuesday	Mandatory Attendance Verification Begins
January	21	Tuesday	Term I, Eight Week Classes Begin
January	27	Monday	Last Day to Add/Drop for all Classes
January	27	Monday	Registration/Validation Ends for Spring Semester 2024
February	3	Monday	Mandatory Attendance Verification Ends
February	11	Tuesday	Term I, Last Day to Withdraw from Classes (Grade of “W” will be recorded)
February	12	Wednesday	ASSESSMENT DAY - All Undergraduate Classes Cancelled 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Classes Resume at 5:00 p.m.)
February	24	Monday	Trojan Wellness Day (No Classes-University Offices Open)
February	28	Friday	Last Day to file a Graduation Application for Spring 2025 Commencement (Applications must be filed in the Office of the Registrar)
March	3	Monday	Midterm Examinations Begin
March	8	Saturday	Midterm Examinations End
March	9	Saturday	Residence Halls Close at 12:00 Noon
March	9-16	Sunday-Sunday	SPRING BREAK (No Classes-University Offices Open)
March	11	Tuesday	Term I, Eight Week Classes at Fort Gregg-Adams End
March	13	Thursday	Term II, Eight Week Classes Begin
March	14	Friday	Midterm Grades are due in the System by Faculty (5:00 p.m.)
March	16	Sunday	Residence Halls Reopen at 8:00 a.m.
March	20	Thursday	FOUNDER'S DAY
March	20	Tuesday	Term II, Last Day to Add Eight Week Classes
March	24	Monday	Academic Advising Period Begins
March	24	Monday	Registration Begins for Fall Semester 2025-Summer 2026
April	7	Monday	Academic Convocation and Awards Ceremony (5:00 p.m.)
April	7-11	Monday-Friday	Honors Week Activities
April	10	Thursday	Term II, Last Day to Withdraw from Classes at Fort Gregg-Adams (Grade of “W” will be recorded)
April	18	Friday	Last Day to Withdraw from On-Campus Classes (Grade of “W” will be recorded)
May	6	Tuesday	University Classes End
May	6	Tuesday	Registration Ends for Fall Semester 2025
May	6	Tuesday	Last Day to Pay Graduation Fee and Clear Unpaid Balances for Spring Commencement
May	7	Wednesday	University Reading Day
May	8	Thursday	Final Examinations Begin
May	13	Tuesday	Final Examinations End (Grades are due within 48 hours after final examinations)
May	13	Tuesday	Senior Semester Grades are Due in the System (5:00 p.m.)
May	14	Wednesday	Residence Halls Close at Noon (Non-Commencement Participants)
May	16	Friday	Semester Grades are Due in the System (5:00 p.m.)
May	16	Friday	Commencement Rehearsal at Multipurpose Center
May	16	Friday	ROTC Commissioning Exercises
May	17	Saturday	COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES at Multipurpose Center
May	18	Sunday	Residence Halls Close at Noon (Commencement Participants)

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Summer Sessions 2025

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MAY
May	23	Friday	Residence Halls Open for Summer Sessions I and III
May	26	Monday	MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY (University Closed)
May	27	Tuesday	Sessions I and III Classes Begin
May	27	Tuesday	Mandatory Attendance Verification Begins
May	29	Thursday	Last Day to Add/Drop from Sessions I and III Classes
JUNE
June	3	Tuesday	Mandatory Attendance Verification Ends
June	19	Thursday	JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY (University Closed)
June	20	Friday	Last Day to Withdraw from Sessions I and III Classes
June	24	Tuesday	Session I Classes End
June	25	Wednesday	Final Examination Period for Session I
June	27	Friday	Residence Halls Closes at 5:00 p.m. (Session I)
June	30	Monday	Registration for Session II Begins
JULY
July	1	Tuesday	Residence Halls Open for Summer Sessions II
July	2	Wednesday	Sessions II Classes Begin
July	2	Wednesday	Mandatory Attendance Verification Begins
July	4	Thursday	INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY (University Closed)
July	7	Monday	Last Day to Add/Drop from Session II
July	9	Wednesday	Mandatory Attendance Verification Ends
July	23	Wednesday	Last Day to Withdraw Session II Classes
July	30	Wednesday	Sessions II and III Classes End
July	31	Thursday	Final Examination Period for Sessions II and III
July	31	Thursday	Residence Halls Close at 5:00 p.m. (Sessions II and III)
AUGUST
August	1	Friday	Sessions II and III Grades are Due

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Last Day to Add/Drop

Last day to add/drop a course. Banner Student Self-service closes at 11:59 p.m. (After this day, please contact your academic adviser in order to add/drop a class)

Last Day to Withdraw from On-campus classes (Grade of “W” will be recorded)

Last day to withdraw from a course after the add/drop period with permission from your academic adviser. Student will receive a “W” grade for the course.

Official Withdrawal from the Term Deadline

Last day to submit an official withdrawal request from the term is the last day of exams each semester. Any requests after this date are considered retroactive and require the same conditions as a term withdrawal, but must also be initiated by the Counseling Center.

Mandatory Attendance Verification Due in the System by Faculty (5:00 p.m.)

Last day to record attendance. Banner Faculty Self-service closes at 11:59 p.m.

Please record an (N) for non-attendance and (H) for Here in the midterm field.

It is imperative to record attendance to maintain compliance with Federal Regulations,

Validation Ends for Fall Semester

Last day to be financially cleared (Validated) each semester before being considered officially enrolled. “Validated” means that balances have been paid in full, financial aid is sufficient to cover all cost and /or other satisfactory financial arrangements have been made and certified by the Office of Student Accounts to include participation in the tuition payment plan.

Students may verify validation status each semester by viewing the “Hold” section of their Banner Self-service account. A “V” hold is entered for all students validated for that particular semester.