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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, Sioux Falls and distance through the Office of Online Education.
Note: Dates and events are subject to change. Changes will be communicated to campus via email, campus newspaper or other means as appropriate.
| Aug. 18 (Fri) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for First Year Students only
New Student Orientation Activities begin |
| Aug. 19-20 (Sat-Sun) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for all students |
| Aug. 21 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Aug. 31 (Thur) |
CENSUS Day
Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibility
Last day to add a full semester class; Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund |
| Sept. 1 (Fri) |
Tuition and Fees - deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Sept. 4 (Mon) |
Labor Day - no classes |
| Sept. 17 (Sat) |
Constitution Day |
| Sept. 29 (Fri) |
Last day to apply for Fall 2017 graduation |
| Oct. 9 (Mon) |
Native American Day - no classes |
| Oct. 13 (Fri) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Oct. 18 (Wed) |
Mid-term deficiency grades due |
Oct. 23-Nov 10
(Mon-Fri) |
Continuing student pre-registation for Spring 2018 and Summer 2018 and Fall 2018. |
| Oct. 25 (Wed) |
Last day a student may withdraw from the university and be eligible for a partial refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy. |
| Nov. 3 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or school |
| Nov. 10 (Fri) |
Veterans’ Day holiday observed - no classes |
Nov. 22-26
(Wed-Sun) |
Thanksgiving holiday - no classes
Please note: Tuesday, November 21, evening classes will be held. |
| Nov. 27 (Mon) |
Classes resume |
| Dec. 6 (Wed) |
No classes |
| Dec. 7-13 (Thur-Wed) |
Final examination period |
| Dec. 9 (Sat) |
Commencement, Fieldhouse, 10:30 a.m. |
| Dec. 13 (Wed) |
Semester ends, Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 18 (Mon) |
Final grades due |
December 7-13, 2017 (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 11 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 9:00 AM |
Friday |
December 8 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 10:00 AM |
Monday |
December 11 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 11:00 AM |
Friday |
December 8 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 12:00 PM |
Friday |
December 8 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| 1:00 PM |
Monday |
December 11 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 2:00 PM |
Friday |
December 8 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 3:00 PM |
Monday |
December 11 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| 4:00 PM |
Wednesday |
December 13 |
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 12 |
8:00 - 10:00 |
| 9:30 AM |
Tuesday |
December 12 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 11:00 AM |
Thursday |
December 7 |
10:30 - 12:30 |
| 12:00 AM |
Tuesday |
December 12 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 1:00 PM |
Thursday |
December 7 |
1:00 - 3:00 |
| 2:30 PM |
Tuesday |
December 12 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| 4:00 PM |
Thursday |
December 7 |
3:30 - 5:30 |
| Courses beginning 5:00 pm and later will be held during their regular scheduled times. |
Spring 2018 Academic Calendar
| Jan. 6 (Sat) |
8:00 a.m. Residence halls open for all students |
| Jan. 8 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Jan. 15 (Mon) |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no classes |
| Jan. 17 (Wed) |
CENSUS DAY
Last day to register for any spring class to determine financial aid eligibility
Last day to add a full semester class; Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund |
| Jan. 18 (Thurs) |
Tuition and fees - deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Jan. 31 (Wed) |
Last day to apply for Spring 2018 and Summer 18 graduation |
| Feb. 19 (Mon) |
President’s Day - no classes |
| Mar. 2 (Fri) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Mar. 3-11 (Sat-Sun) |
Spring Break
Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2 and reopen 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11 |
| Mar. 15 (Thurs) |
Mid-term deficient grades due |
| Mar. 19-April 13 (Mon-Fri) |
Continuing student pre-registration for Fall and Summer 2018 and Spring 2019 |
| Mar. 21 (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 |
| Mar. 30-April 1 (Fri-Sun) |
Easter Holiday - Please note Easter holiday begins 5:00 p.m. on March 29 |
| April 2 (Mon) |
Classes resume |
| April 3 (Tue) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester class or school |
| April 30-May 4 (Mon-Fri) |
Final examination period; semester ends; residence halls close at 3:00 p.m. |
| May 5 (Sat) |
Commencement, Fieldhouse, 10:30 a.m. |
| May 9 (Wed) |
Final grades due |
Schedule for Classes Meeting on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Combinations
(MWF, M, W, MW, WF, MTWTh, MTWF, MTWThF, F) |
| Time class begins |
Day of Final |
Date of Final |
Time of Final |
| 8:00 A.M. |
Monday |
April 30 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:00 A.M. |
Wednesday |
May 2 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Monday |
April 30 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Wednesday |
May 2 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 P.M. |
Friday |
May 4 |
8:00 10:00 A.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Monday |
April 30 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:00 P.M. |
Wednesday |
May 2 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 3:00 P.M. |
Monday |
April 30 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Wednesday |
May 2 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
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 A.M. |
Tuesday |
May 1 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:30 A.M. |
Tuesday |
May 1 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Thursday |
May 3 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 P.M. |
Tuesday |
May 1 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
May 3 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:30 P.M. |
Tuesday |
May 1 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
May 3 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| Courses beginning at 5:00 P.M. or later will be held during their regular scheduled time. |
| May 14 (Mon) |
Full 12-week and first 6-week sessions begin |
| May 17 (Thur) |
Census date for first 6-week session
Last day to add a class or drop a 6-week class with full refund |
| May 21 (Mon) |
Census date for full 12-week session
Last day to add a class or drop a 12-week class with full refund |
| May 28 (Mon) |
Memorial Day - no classes |
| May 30 (Wed) |
Last day to withdraw from all first 6-week session classes and
receive a prorated refund |
| June 11 (Mon |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” from first 6-week session - no refund |
| June 22 (Fri) |
First 6-week session ends
Last day to withdraw from all full 12-week session classes and receive
a prorated refund |
| June 25 (Mon) |
Second 6-week session begins |
| June 28 (Thur) |
Census date for second 6-week session
Last day to add a class or drop a class with full refund |
| July 4 (Thur) |
Independence Day - no classes |
| July 11 (Wed) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” from full 12-week session - no refund
Last day to withdraw from all second 6-week session classes and receive a prorated refund |
| July 23 (Mon) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” for second 6-week session - no refund |
| Aug 3 (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 with or advisor, should petition the dean responsible for the activity to be changed by completing the “Final Week” form which is available on the DSU portal. The dean 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 the college the course is taught. |
| Aug. 17 (Fri) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for First Year Students only; New Student Orientation Activities begin |
| Aug. 18-19 (Sat-Sun) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for all students |
| Aug. 20 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Aug. 30 (Thur) |
CENSUS DAY;
Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibility; Last day to add a full semester class; Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund
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| Aug. 31 (Fri) |
Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Sept. 3 (Mon) |
Labor Day - no classes |
| Sept. 28 (Mon) |
Last day to apply for Fall 2018 graduation |
| Oct. 8 (Mon) |
Native American Day - no classes |
| Oct. 12 (Fri) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Oct. 17 (Wed) |
Mid-term deficiency grades due |
| Oct. 22-Nov 9 (Mon-Fri) |
Continuing student pre-registration for Spring 2019 and Summer 2019 and Fall 2019 (tentative) |
| Oct. 24 (Wed) |
Last day a student may withdraw from the university and be eligible for a partial refund of university charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy |
| Nov. 2 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or school |
| Nov. 12 (Mon) |
Veterans Day holiday observed - no classes |
| Nov. 21-25 (Wed-Sun) |
Thanksgiving holiday - no classes; Please note: Tuesday, Nov. 20, evening classes will be held. |
| Nov. 26 (Mon) |
Classes resume |
| Dec. 5 (Wed) |
No classes |
| Dec. 6-12 (Thur-Wed) |
Final examination period |
| Dec. 8 (Sat) |
Masters Hooding Ceremony, DPP, 9:00 a.m.
Commencement Ceremony, Fieldhouse, 10:30 a.m. |
| Dec. 12 (Wed) |
Semester ends; Residence Hall Close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 17 (Mon) |
Final grades due |
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