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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 online.
Fall 2019 Academic Calendar
| Aug. 23 (Fri) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for First Year students only
New student orientation activities begin |
| Aug. 24-25 (Sat-Sun) |
8:00 a.m. Residence Halls open for all students |
| Aug. 26 (Mon) |
8:00 a.m. Classes begin |
| Sept. 2 (Mon) |
Labor Day - no classes |
| Sept. 5 (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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| Sept. 6 (Fri) |
Tuition and Fees - deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment. |
| Oct. 11 (Fri) |
Last day of first half semester classes
Last day to apply for Fall 2019 graduation
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| Oct. 14 (Mon) |
Native American Day - no classes |
| Oct. 23 (Wed) |
Mid-term deficiency grades due |
| Oct. 28-Nov. 15 |
Tentative dates for continuing students pre-registration for Spring 2020. |
| Oct. 30 (Wed) |
Last day a student may withdraw from the University (all courses) and be eligible for a partial refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy |
| Nov. 8 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or withdraw from the University entirely with no refund of University charges. |
| Nov. 11 (Mon) |
Veterans Day holiday observed - no classes |
| Nov. 27-Dec. 1 (Wed-Sun) |
Thanksgiving holiday - no classes; Please note: Tuesday, November 26, evening classes will be held |
| Dec. 2 (Mon) |
Classes resume |
| Dec. 11 (Wed) |
No classes |
| Dec. 12-18 (Thur-Wed) |
Final Examination Period |
| Dec. 14 (Sat) |
Master’s Hooding Ceremony, DPP, 9:00 a.m.; Commencement - Fieldhouse - 10:30 a.m. |
| Dec. 18 (Wed) |
Semester ends; Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 26 (Thurs) |
Final grades due @ 8:00 A.M. |
Fall 2019 Final Exam Schedule
December 12-18 (Thursday-Wednesday)
Schedule for Classes meeting on Monday, Wednesday, 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 |
December 16 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:00 A.M. |
Friday |
December 13 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Monday |
December 16 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Friday |
December 13 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 P.M. |
Friday |
December 13 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Monday |
December 16 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:00 P.M. |
Friday |
December 13 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 3:00 P.M. |
Monday |
December 16 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Wednesday |
December 18 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| Schedule of Classes meeting on Tuesday and Thursday combination (TTh, T, Th) |
| Time classes begin |
Day of Final |
Date of Final |
Time of Final |
| 8:00 A.M. |
Tuesday |
December 17 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:30 A.M. |
Tuesday |
December 17 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Thursday |
December 12 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 A.M. |
Tuesday |
December 17 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
December 12 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:30 P.M. |
Tuesday |
December 17 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
December 12 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| Courses beginning 5:00 P.M. and later will be held during their regular scheduled times |
Spring 2020 Academic Calendar
| Jan. 11 (Sat) |
8:00 A.M. Residence halls open for all students |
| Jan 13 (Mon) |
8:00 A.M. Classes begin |
| Jan. 20 (Mon) |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - no classes |
| Jan. 22 (Wed) |
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 |
| Jan. 23 (Thur) |
Tuition and fees - deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Feb. 7 (Fri) |
Last day to apply for Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 graduation |
| Feb. 17 (Mon) |
President’s Day - no classes |
| Mar. 6 (Fri) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Mar. 7-15 (Sat-Sun) |
Spring break
Residence Halls close at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 6 and reopen 8:00 A.M. on Sunday, March 15 |
| Mar. 18 (Wed) |
Mid-term deficient grades due |
| Mar. 23-April 9 (Mon-Thur) |
Continuing student pre-registration for Fall and Summer 2019 and Spring 2020 (tentative) |
| Mar. 28 (Sat) |
Last day a student can withdraw from the University (all courses) and be eligible for a partial refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regent’s policy. |
| April 14 (Tue) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or withdraw from the University entirely with no refund of University charges. |
| April 10-13 (Fri-Mon) |
Easter Holiday - Please note Easter holiday begins 5:00 pm April 9. |
| April 14 (Tues) |
Classes Resume |
| May 4-8 (Mon-Fri) |
Final examination period; Semester ends; Residence Halls close at 3:00 P.M. |
| May 13 (Wed) |
Final grades due |
| Note: Dates and events are subject to change. Changes will be communicated to campus via email and other means as appropriate. |
Spring 2020 Final Exam Schedule
May 4-8
Schedule of classes meeting om Monday, Wednesday and Friday combinations
(MWF, M, W, MW, WF, MTWTh, MTWF, MTWThF, F) |
| Time class begins |
Date of Final |
Date of Final |
Time of Final |
| 8:00 A.M. |
Monday |
May 4 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:00 A.M. |
Wednesday |
May 6 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Monday |
May 4 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Wednesday |
May 6 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 P.M. |
Friday |
May 8 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Monday |
May 4 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:00 P.M. |
Wednesday |
May 6 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 3:00 P.M. |
Monday |
May 4 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Wednesday |
May 6 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| Schedule of 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 5 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:30 A.M. |
Tuesday |
May 5 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Thursday |
May 7 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 P.M. |
Tuesday |
May 5 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
May 7 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:30 P.M. |
Tuesday |
May 5 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
May 7 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| Courses beginning 5:00 P.M. and later will be held during their regular scheduled times. |
Summer 2020 Academic Calendar
| May 18 (Mon) |
Full 12-week and first 6-week session begins |
| May 21 (Thur) |
Census date for first 6-week session;
Last day to add a class or drop a 6-week class with full refund |
| May 25 (Mon) |
Memorial Day - no classes |
| May 25 (Mon) |
Census date for full 12-week class;
Last day to add a class or drop a 12-week class with full refund
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| June 3 (Wed) |
Last day to withdraw from all first 6-week session classes and receive a prorated refund |
| June 15 (Mon) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” from first 6-week session - no refund |
| June 26 (Fri) |
First 6-week session ends;
Last day to withdraw from the university (withdraw from all 12-week classes) and receive a prorated refund |
| June 29 (Mon) |
Second 6-week session beings |
| July 2 (Thur) |
Census date for second 6-week session;
Last day to add a class or drop a class with full refund |
| July 3-4 (Fri-Sat) |
Independence Day - no classes |
| July 15 (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 27 (Mon) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” from second 6-week session - no refund |
| August 7 (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 his or her advisor, should petition the dean(s) 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 college the course is taught. |
Fall 2020 Academic Calendar
| Aug. 1-14 (Sat-Fri) |
Early Residence Halls move in by appointment |
| Aug. 15-18 (Sat-Tue) |
Residence Halls move in by appointment |
| Aug. 19 (Wed) |
Classes begin |
| TBA |
Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Aug. 28 (Fri) |
Census Day - Last day to register for any fall class to determin financial aid eligibility; Last day to add a full semester class; Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 100% refund |
| Sept. 7 (Mon) |
Labor Day - classes in session |
| Sept. 30 (Wed) |
Last day to apply for Fall 2020 graduation |
| Oct. 4 (Sun) |
Mid-term deficiency grades due |
| Oct. 9 (Fri) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Oct. 12 (Mon) |
Native American Day - classes in session |
| Oct. 26-Nov 13 (Mon-Fri) |
Tentative dates for continuing student pre-registration for spring & fall 2021 |
| TBA |
Last day a student may withdraw from the University (all courses) and be eligible for a partial refund of University charges based on federal regulations and Board of Regents policy |
| TBA |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or withdraw from the University entirely with no refund of University charges |
| Nov. 11 (Wed) |
Veterans Day holiday observed - classes in session |
| Nov. 25 (Wed) |
No classes - Residence Halls closes |
| Nov. 26-27 (Thurs-Fri) |
Thanksgiving holiday - no classes |
| Nov. 30-Dec. 1 (Mon-Tues) |
No classes |
| Dec. 2-8 (Wed-Tues) |
Final examination period (Dec 2-4; Dec 7-8) |
| Dec. 8 (Wed) |
Semester ends |
| Dec. 11 (Fri) |
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.
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