Academic Calendars
Academic Calendars from Previous Terms can be found here.
Fall 2013
Printable Version (pdf)| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration for Fall Begins. For registration dates based on class level click here. | Mar 18 |
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Fall Classes | Jul 24 |
| Term Opens | Aug 14 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | Aug 19 |
| First Class Day | Aug 19 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Begin | Aug 19 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | Aug 23 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit Requests 4:00 pm | Aug 27 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | Aug 30 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University OR Reduce Load/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees* | Aug 30 |
| Deadline to Drop Hours and Not Be Charged* *See Drop Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Aug 30 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) 4:30 pm | Aug 30 |
| Deadline to Submit Credit/No Credit Requests 4:00 pm | Aug 30 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade* | Aug 30 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins* | Aug 31 |
| Labor Day Observance/No Classes | Sep 2 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (ALL CLASSES)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance* | Sep 16 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Withdraw with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Sep 23 |
| Mid-Term | Oct 9 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Add or Drop with No Grade* | Oct 9 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Begin | Oct 10 |
| Fall Break/No Classes | Oct 11 |
| Deadline to initiate Late Withdrawal Request for Spring & Summer 2013 semester | Oct 15 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | Nov 1 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Nov 1 |
| Non-refundable Late Withdrawal Fee Begins | Nov 2 |
| Deadline to Apply or Reapply for Graduation | Nov 5 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Withdraw with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Nov 14 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 25 - 29 |
| Last Class Day | Dec 6 |
| Final Examinations | Dec 9 - 13 |
| Deadline to Return books/TRS/No Fine 3 P.M. | Dec 13 |
| Commencement | Dec 14 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | Dec 16 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | Dec 16 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES, NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | Dec 20 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | Jan 10, 2014 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartment, University Court, Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For drop and withdrawal deadlines for your courses (including weekend and short format courses), please refer to your EIU e-mail or search by individual course crn.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day of the semester.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
Spring 2014
Printable Version (pdf)| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration for Spring Begins | Oct 14 |
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Spring Classes | Dec 20 |
| Term Opens | Jan 8 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | Jan 13 |
| First Class Day | Jan 13 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Begin | Jan 13 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | Jan 17 |
| M.L. King's Birthday Observed/No Classes | Jan 20 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit Requests 4:00 P.M. | Jan 22 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | Jan 27 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University OR Reduce Load/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees* | Jan 27 |
| Deadline to Drop Hours and Not Be Charged* *See Drop Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Jan 27 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) 4:30 P.M. | Jan 27 |
| Deadline to Submit Credit/No Credit Requests 4 P.M. | Jan 27 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade* | Jan 27 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins* | Jan 28 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (all classes)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance* | Feb 10 |
| Lincoln's Birthday Observed/No Classes | Feb 14 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Withdraw with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Feb 17 |
| Mid-Term | Mar 6 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Add or Drop with No Grade* | Mar 6 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Begin | Mar 7 |
| Spring Break | Mar 10 - 14 |
| Deadline to initiate Late Withdrawal Request for Fall 2013 semester | Mar 15 |
| Deadline to Apply or Re-Apply for Graduation | Mar 19 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | Apr 4 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Apr 4 |
| Non-refundable Late Withdrawal Fee begins | Apr 5 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Withdraw with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Apr 11 |
| Last Class Day | May 2 |
| Final Examinations | May 5 - 9 |
| Deadline to Return Books/TRS/No Fine 3 P.M. | May 9 |
| Commencement | May 10 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | May 12 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | May 12 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES. NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | May 16 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | May 31 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartment, University Court, Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For drop and withdrawal deadlines for your courses (including weekend and short format courses), please refer to your EIU e-mail or search by individual course crn.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day of the semester.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
Summer 2014
Printable Version (pdf)| Item | 4-WK | 6-WK | 8-WK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration for Summer Begins | Mar 17 | Mar 17 | Mar 17 |
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Summer Classes | May 9 | May 9 | May 9 |
| Term Opens | May 14 | June 16 | June 16 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | May 19 | June 16 | June 16 |
| First Class Day | May 19 | June 16 | June 16 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | May 20 | June 18 | June 18 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit or Credit/No Credit Requests 4 P.M. | May 20 | June 23 | June 23 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | May 20 | June 23 | June 23 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees* | May 20 | June 23 | June 23 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) 4:30 P.M. | N/A | June 23 | June 23 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade* *See Drop Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | May 20 | June 23 | June 23 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins* | May 21 | June 24 | June 24 |
| Memorial Day Observance/No Classes | May 26 | ||
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (all classes)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance* | July 1 | July 1 | |
| Independence Day Observance/No Classes | July 4 | July 4 | |
| Deadline to Apply or Re-Apply for Graduation | July 9 | July 9 | July 9 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | June 6 | July 16 | July 25 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | June 6 | July 16 | July 25 |
| Non-refundable Late Withdrawal Fee begins | June 7 | July 17 | July 26 |
| Last Class Day (Mon - Fri Courses) | June 13 | July 25 | Aug 8 |
| Last Class Day (Courses that meet Saturdays) | June 14 | July 26 | Aug 9 |
| Final Examinations (During Last Class Meeting) | June 13, 14 | July 25, 26 | Aug 8, 9 |
| Deadline to Return Books/TRS/No Fine 4 P.M. | Aug 11 | Aug 11 | Aug 11 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | June 18 | July 30 | Aug 13 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | June 18 | July 30 | Aug 13 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES. NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | Aug 16 | Aug 16 | Aug 16 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | Aug 22 | Aug 22 | Aug 22 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartment, University Court, Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For drop and withdrawal deadlines for your courses (including weekend and short format courses), please refer to your EIU e-mail or search by individual course crn.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day of the semester.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
Fall 2014
Printable Version (pdf)| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration for Fall Begins | Mar 17 |
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Fall Classes | Jul 23 |
| Term Opens | Aug 20 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | Aug 25 |
| First Class Day | Aug 25 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Begin | Aug 25 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | Aug 29 |
| Labor Day Observance/No Classes | Sep 1 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit Requests 4:00 pm | Sep 3 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | Sep 8 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University OR Reduce Load/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees* | Sep 8 |
| Deadline to Drop Hours and Not Be Charged* *See Drop Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Sep 8 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) 4:30 pm | Sep 8 |
| Deadline to Submit Credit/No Credit Requests 4:00 pm | Sep 8 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade* | Sep 8 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins* | Sep 9 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (ALL CLASSES)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance* | Sep 22 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Withdraw with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Sep 29 |
| Deadline to initiate Late Withdrawal Request for Spring & Summer 2014 semester | Oct 15 |
| Mid-Term | Oct 15 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Add or Drop with No Grade* | Oct 15 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Begin | Oct 16 |
| Fall Break/No Classes | Oct 17 |
| Deadline to Apply or Reapply for Graduation | Nov 4 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Nov 7 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | Nov 7 |
| Non-refundable Late Withdrawal Fee begins | Nov 8 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Withdraw with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Nov 20 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov 24 - 28 |
| Last Class Day | Dec 12 |
| Final Examinations | Dec 15 - 19 |
| Deadline to Return books/TRS/No Fine 3 P.M. | Dec 19 |
| Commencement | Dec 20 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | Dec 22 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | Dec 22 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES, NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | Dec 24 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | Jan 9, 2015 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartment, University Court, Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For drop and withdrawal deadlines for your courses (including weekend and short format courses), please refer to your EIU e-mail or search by individual course crn.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day of the semester.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
Spring 2015
Printable Version (pdf)| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration for Spring Begins | Oct 13 |
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Spring Classes | Dec 24 |
| Term Opens | Jan 7 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | Jan 12 |
| First Class Day | Jan 12 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Begin | Jan 12 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | Jan 16 |
| M.L. King's Birthday Observed/No Classes | Jan 19 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit Requests 4:00 P.M. | Jan 21 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | Jan 26 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University OR Reduce Load/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees* | Jan 26 |
| Deadline to Drop Hours and Not Be Charged* *See Drop Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Jan 26 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) 4:30 P.M. | Jan 26 |
| Deadline to Submit Credit/No Credit Requests 4 P.M. | Jan 26 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade* | Jan 26 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins* | Jan 27 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (all classes)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance* | Feb 9 |
| Lincoln's Birthday Observed/No Classes | Feb 13 |
| First-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Withdraw with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Feb 16 |
| Mid-Term | Mar 5 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Add or Drop with No Grade* | Mar 5 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Begin | Mar 6 |
| Deadline to initiate Late Withdrawal Request for Fall 2012 semester | Mar 15 |
| Spring Break | Mar 16 - 20 |
| Deadline to Apply or Re-Apply for Graduation | Mar 25 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | Apr 3 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Apr 3 |
| Non-refundable Late Withdrawal Fee begins | Apr 4 |
| Second-Half-Term Courses Deadline to Withdraw with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | Apr 10 |
| Last Class Day | May 1 |
| Final Examinations | May 4 - 8 |
| Deadline to Return Books/TRS/No Fine 3 P.M. | May 8 |
| Commencement | May 9 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | May 11 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | May 11 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES. NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | May 15 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | May 31 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartment, University Court, Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For drop and withdrawal deadlines for your courses (including weekend and short format courses), please refer to your EIU e-mail or search by individual course crn.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day of the semester.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
Summer 2015
Printable Version (pdf)| Item | 4-WK | 6-WK | 8-WK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration for Summer Begins | Mar 16 | Mar 16 | Mar 16 |
| Deadline to Clear Record with EIU or Lose your Summer Classes | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 |
| Term Opens | May 13 | June 15 | June 15 |
| Late Registration Begins ($25 Late Fee) | May 18 | June 15 | June 15 |
| First Class Day | May 18 | June 15 | June 15 |
| Deadline to Add Courses | May 19 | June 17 | June 17 |
| Deadline to Submit Audit or Credit/No Credit Requests 4 P.M. | May 19 | June 22 | June 22 |
| First Census Date (Count Day) | May 19 | June 22 | June 22 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from University/Full Refund of Tuition & Fees* | May 19 | June 22 | June 22 |
| Deadline to Request Insurance Refund (If Equal Coverage) 4:30 P.M. | N/A | June 22 | June 22 |
| Deadline to Drop a Course with No Grade* *See Drop Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | May 19 | June 22 | June 22 |
| W for Course Withdrawal Begins* | May 20 | June 23 | June 23 |
| Memorial Day Observance/No Classes | May 25 | ||
| Deadline to Withdraw from University (all classes)/50% Refund Tuition & Fees except Insurance* | June 30 | June 30 | |
| Independence Day Observance/No Classes | July 3 | July 3 | |
| Deadline to Apply or Re-Apply for Graduation | July 8 | July 8 | July 8 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from a Course or University with W* *See Withdraw Deadline for Individual Courses by CRN* | June 5 | July 15 | July 24 |
| Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests | June 5 | July 15 | July 24 |
| Non-refundable Late Withdrawal Fee begins | June 6 | July 16 | July 25 |
| Last Class Day (Mon - Fri Courses) | June 12 | July 24 | Aug 7 |
| Last Class Day (Courses that meet Saturdays) | June 13 | July 25 | Aug 8 |
| Final Examinations (During Last Class Meeting) | June 12, 13 | July 24, 25 | Aug 7, 8 |
| Deadline to Return Books/TRS/No Fine 4 P.M. | Aug 10 | Aug 10 | Aug 10 |
| Grades Due 4 P.M. | June 17 | July 29 | Aug 12 |
| Second Census Date (Term Closes) | June 17 | July 29 | Aug 12 |
| Last Day LATE TEXTBOOKS will be accepted WITH PAYMENT OF LATE FINES. NO TEXTBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. | Aug 15 | Aug 15 | Aug 15 |
| Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements | Aug 21 | Aug 21 | Aug 21 |
| Please refer to your university housing contract for cancellation information and deadlines. Copies of the University Apartment, University Court, Residence Hall/Greek Court contracts are available at www.eiu.edu/~housing. |
* For drop and withdrawal deadlines for your courses (including weekend and short format courses), please refer to your EIU e-mail or search by individual course crn.
A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day of the semester.
Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.
Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of "W".
You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.
