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Fall and spring terms are 16 weeks in length: Fall starts around late August or early September and goes through mid December. Spring starts around early January and goes through mid-May. Summer sessions vary in length from 4 weeks to 12 weeks, May through August, with classes typically meeting Monday through Friday.
Courses are available on the main campus in Madison, in Sioux Falls and by Internet/distance through the Office of Extended Programs which coordinates Internet and distance offerings.
Fall 2015 Academic Calendar
| Aug 21 (Fri) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for first year students only |
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New Student Orientation activities begin |
| Aug 22-23 (Sat-Sun) |
8:00 a.m. Residence halls open for all students |
| Aug 24 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Sept 3 (Thurs) |
CENSUS DAY |
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Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibility |
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Last day to add a full semester class |
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Last day to drop a full semester class and received 100% refund |
| Sept 4 (Fri) |
Tuition and Fees - deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Sept 7 (Mon) |
Labor Day - no classes |
| Sept 17 (Thurs) |
Constitution Day |
| Oct 1 (Thurs) |
Last day to apply for Fall 2015 graduation |
| Oct 12 (Mon) |
Native American Day - no classes |
| Oct 16 (Fri) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Oct 21 (Wed) |
Mid-term deficient grades due |
| Oct 26-Nov 13 (Mon-Fri) |
Tentative - Continuing student pre-registration for spring 2016 and summer 2016 |
| Oct 28 (Wed) |
Last day a student withdraw from the University and be eligible for a refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy |
| Nov 6 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or school and receive a grade of “W” |
| Nov 11 (Wed) |
Veterans Day - no classes |
| Nov 25-29 (Wed-Sun) |
Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes |
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Please note: Tuesday, Nov 24, evening classes will be held. |
| Nov 30 (Mon) |
Classes resume |
| Dec 9 (Wed) |
No classes |
| Dec 10-16 (Thurs-Wed) |
Final examination period |
| Dec 12 (Sat) |
Commencement - DSU Fieldhouse |
| Dec 16 (Wed) |
Semester ends |
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Residence Halls close - 5:00 p.m. |
| Dec 21 (Mon) |
Final grades due |
Note: Dates and events are subject to change. Changes will be communicated to campus via email, campus newspaper or other means as appropriate.
Fall 2015 Final Exam Schedule
December 10-16, 2015 (Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)
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Schedule for Classes Meeting on Monday, Wednesday, Friday Combinations
(MWF, M, W, MW, WF, MTWTh, MTWF, MTWThF, F)
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| Time class begins |
Day of Final |
Date of Final |
Time of Final |
| 8:00 AM |
Monday |
December 14 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 9:00 AM |
Friday |
December 11 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 10:00 AM |
Monday |
December 14 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 11:00 AM |
Friday |
December 11 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 12:00 PM |
Friday |
December 11 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| 1:00 PM |
Monday |
December 14 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 2:00 PM |
Friday |
December 11 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 3:00 PM |
Monday |
December 14 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| 4:00 PM |
Wednesday |
December 16 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
Schedule for Classes Meeting on Tuesday and Thursday Combination
(TTh, T, Th) |
| Time classes begin |
Day of Final |
Date of Final |
Time of Final |
| 8:00 AM |
Tuesday |
December 15 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 9:30 AM |
Tuesday |
December 15 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 11:00 AM |
Thursday |
December 10 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 12:00 AM |
Tuesday |
December 15 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 1:00 PM |
Thursday |
December 10 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 2:30 PM |
Tuesday |
December 15 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| 4:00 PM |
Thursday |
December 10 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| Courses beginning 5:00 pm and later will be held during their regular scheduled time |
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| Jan 9 (Sat) |
8:00 a.m. Residence halls open for all students |
| Jan 11 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Jan 18 (Mon) |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no classes |
| Jan 20 (Wed) |
CENSUS DAY |
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Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibility |
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Last day to add a full semester class |
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Last day to drop a full semester class and received 100% refund |
| Jan 21 (Thurs) |
Tuition and Fees - deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Feb 1 (Mon) |
Last day to apply for Spring 2016 and Summer 2016 graduation |
| Feb 15 (Mon) |
President’s Day - no classes |
| Mar 5-13 (Sat-Sun) |
Spring Break |
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Residence Halls close at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 4 and reopen 8:00 am on Sunday, March 13 |
| Mar 14 (Mon) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Mar 17 (Thurs) |
Mid-term deficient grades due |
| Mar 28-April 22 (Mon-Fri) |
Continuing student pre-registration for Fall and Summer 2016 and Spring 2017 |
| Mar 23 (Wed) |
Last day a student withdraw from the University and be eligible for a refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy |
| Mar 25-27 (Fri-Sun) |
Easter Holiday |
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Please note: Easter holiday begins 5:00 pm on March 24 |
| Mar 28 (Mon) |
8:00 am Classes Resume |
| April 5 (Tue) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or school and receive a grade of “W” |
| May 2-6 (Mon-Fri) |
Final examination period |
| May 6 (Fri) |
Semester ends |
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Residence Halls close - 3:00 p.m. |
| May 7 (Sat) |
10:30 am Commencement - Fieldhouse |
| May 11 (Wed) |
Final grades due |
Note: Dates and events are subject to change. Changes will be communicated to campus via email, campus newspaper or other means as appropriate.
Spring 2016 Final Exam Schedule
May 2-6, 2016 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Schedule for Classes Meeting on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Combinations
(MWF, M, W, MW, WF, MTWTh, MTWF, MTWThF, F) |
| Time class beings |
Day of Final |
Date of Final |
Time of Final |
| 8:00 AM |
Monday |
May 2 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 9:00 AM |
Wednesday |
May 4 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 10:00 AM |
Monday |
May 2 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 11:00 AM |
Wednesday |
May 4 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 12:00 PM |
Friday |
May 6 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 1:00 PM |
Monday |
May 2 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 2:00 PM |
Wedensday |
May 4 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 3:00 PM |
Monday |
May 2 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| 4:00 PM |
Wednesday |
May 4 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
Schedule for Classes Meeting on Tuesday and Thursday Combinations
(TTh, T, Th) |
| Time class begins |
Day of Final |
Date of Final |
Time of Final |
| 8:00 AM |
Tuesday |
May 3 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 9:30 AM |
Tuesday |
May 3 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 11:00 AM |
Thursday |
May 5 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 12:00 PM |
Tuesday |
May 3 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 1:00 PM |
Thursday |
May 5 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 2:30 PM |
Tuesday |
May 3 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| 4:00 PM |
Thursday |
May 5 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| Courses beginning 5:00 pm and later will be held during their regular scheduled times. |
Summer 2016 Academic Calendar
| May 16 (Mon) |
Full 12-week and first 6-week session begins |
| May 19 (Thurs) |
Census date for first 6-week session |
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Last day to add a class or drop a 6-week class with full refund |
| May 23 (Mon) |
Census date for full 12-week session |
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Last day to add a class or drop a 12-week class with full refund |
| May 30 (Mon) |
Memorial Day - no classes |
| June 1 (Wed) |
Last day to withdraw from all first 6-week session classes and receive a prorated refund |
| June 13 (Mon) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” from first 6-week session - no refund |
| June 24 (Fri) |
First 6-week session ends |
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Last day to withdraw from all full 12-week session classes and receive a prorated refund |
| June 27 (Mon) |
Second 6-week session begins |
| June 30 (Thurs) |
Census date for second 6-week session |
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Last day to add a class or drop a class with full refund |
| July 4 (Mon) |
Independence Day - no classes |
| July 13 (Wed) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” from full 12-week session - no refund |
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Last day to withdraw from all second 6-week session classes and receive a prorated refund |
| July 25 (Mon) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” from second 6-week session - no refund |
| August 5 (Fri) |
Full 12 week and second 6-week sessions end |
Note: No student will be required to participate in more than three evaluative activities on any one day of the final exam week. Permission to reschedule a final evaluative activity should be sought before mid-semester if at all possible. The student, after consulting wit his or her advisor, should petition the dean(s) responsible for the activity(ies) to be changed by completing the “Final Week” form which is available on the DSU portal. The dean(s) will coordinate and approve the necessary rescheduling. Any changes or deviations in the schedule for an individual student must have advance approval of the dean in which college the course is taught.
Fall Semester 2016
| Aug. 19 (Fri) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for First Year Students only |
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New Student Orientation Activities begin |
| Aug. 20-21 (Sat-Sun) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for all students |
| Aug. 22 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Sept. 1 (Thurs) |
CENSUS DAY |
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Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibility |
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Last day to add a full semester class |
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Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund |
| Sept. 2 (Fri) |
Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid
cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Sept. 5 (Mon) |
Labor Day - no classes |
| Sept. 17 (Sat) |
Constitution Day |
| Sept. 29 (Thurs) |
Last day to apply for Fall 2016 graduation |
| Oct. 10 (Mon) |
Native American Day - no classes |
| Oct. 14 (Fri) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Oct. 19 (Wed) |
Mid-term deficient grades due |
| Oct. 24-Nov. 11 |
Continuing student pre-registration for Spring 2017 and
Summer 2017 semesters |
| Oct. 26 (Wed) |
Last day a student can withdraw from the University and be eligible for a
refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy |
| Nov. 4 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or school and receive a grade of “W” |
| Nov. 11 (Fri) |
Veterans Day - no classes |
Nov. 23-Nov 27
(Wed-Sun) |
Thanksgiving holiday - no classes
Please note: Tuesday, Nov. 22 evening classes will be held |
| Nov. 28 (Mon) |
Classes resume |
| Dec. 7 (Wed) |
No classes |
| Dec. 8-14 (Thurs-Wed) |
Final examination period |
| Dec. 10 (Sat) |
10:30 a.m. Commencement - DSU Fieldhouse |
| Dec. 14 (Wed) |
Fall semester ends |
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Residence Halls close - 5:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 19 (Mon) |
Final grades due |
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