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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.
| 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 |
| Aug. 23 (Sun) |
Last day to Add/Drop first 8-week course with 100% refund. |
| Aug. 28 (Fri) |
CENSUS DAY; Last day to register for any fall class to determine financial aid eligibilty; Last day to add a full semester class; Last day to drop a full semester class and receive 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 - classes in session |
| Sept. 22 (Tue) |
Last day to withdraw from First 8-week course with “WD” grade |
| Sept. 30 (Wed) |
Last day to apply for Fall 2020 graduation
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| Oct. 6 (Tue) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Oct, 7 (Wed) |
Second 8-week classes begin |
| Oct. 10 (Sat) |
Last day to add/drop Second 8-week course with full refund |
| Oct. 12 (Mon) |
Native American Day - classes in session |
| Oct. 14 (Wed) |
Mid-term deficiency grades due |
| Oct. 21 (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 |
| Oct. 26-Nov. 13 (Mon-Fri) |
Tentative dates for continuing students pre-registration for Spring 2021, Summer 2021 and Fall 2021. |
| Oct. 30 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or withdraw from the University entirely with no refund of University charges and receive a “WD” grade. |
| Nov. 10 (Tues) |
Last day to drop Second 8-week course with “WD” grade |
| Nov. 11 (Mon) |
Veterans Day holiday observed - classes in session |
| Nov. 25 (Wed) |
No classes - Residence Halls close |
| Nov. 26-27 (Thur-Fri) |
Thanksgiving holiday - no classes |
| Nov. 30-Dec 1 (Mon-Tue) |
No classes |
| Dec. 2-8 (Wed-Tue) |
Final Examination Period (Dec 2-4; Dec 7-8) |
| Dec. 8 (Tue) |
Semester ends |
| Dec. 11 (Fri) |
Final grades due |
December 2-8 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday)
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 7 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:00 A.M. |
Friday |
December 4 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Monday |
December 7 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Friday |
December 4 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 P.M. |
Friday |
December 4 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Monday |
December 7 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:00 P.M. |
Friday |
December 4 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 3:00 P.M. |
Monday |
December 7 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Wednesday |
December 2 |
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 8 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:30 A.M. |
Tuesday |
December 8 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Thursday |
December 3 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 A.M. |
Tuesday |
December 8 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
December 3 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:30 P.M. |
Tuesday |
December 8 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
December 3 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| Courses beginning 5:00 P.M. and later will be held during their regular scheduled times |
| 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
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. 21 (Thur) |
Tuition and fees - deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Feb. 5 (Fri) |
Last day to apply for Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 graduation |
| Feb. 15 (Mon) |
President’s Day - no classes |
| Mar. 6-14 (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. 17 (Wed) |
Mid-term deficient grades due |
| Mar. 22-April 5 (Mon-Thur) |
Continuing student pre-registration for Summer 2021, Fall 21 and Spring 2022 |
| Mar. 24 (Wed) |
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 6 (Tue) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or withdraw from the University entirely with no refund of University charges. |
| April 2-5 (Fri-Mon) |
Easter Holiday |
| April 6 (Tue) |
Classes resume |
| May 3-7 (Mon-Fri) |
Final examination period; |
| May 7 (Fri) |
Semester ends; Residence Halls close |
| May 8 (Sat) |
Commencement Ceremony-Beacom 9:00 a.m.; Hooding Ceremony 12:30 p.m.; Commencement Ceremony-A&S, BIS, Education 2:30 p.m. |
| May 12 (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 |
May 3-7
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 3 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:00 A.M. |
Wednesday |
May 5 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 10:00 A.M. |
Monday |
May 3 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Wednesday |
May 5 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 P.M. |
Friday |
May 7 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Monday |
May 3 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:00 P.M. |
Wednesday |
May 5 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 3:00 P.M. |
Monday |
May 3 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Wednesday |
May 5 |
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 4 |
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. |
| 9:30 A.M. |
Tuesday |
May 4 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 11:00 A.M. |
Thursday |
May 6 |
10:30 - 12:30 P.M. |
| 12:00 P.M. |
Tuesday |
May 4 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 1:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
May 6 |
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. |
| 2:30 P.M. |
Tuesday |
May 4 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| 4:00 P.M. |
Thursday |
May 6 |
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. |
| Courses beginning 5:00 P.M. and later will be held during their regular scheduled times. |
| May 17 (Mon) |
Full 12-week and first 6-week session begins |
| May 20 (Thur) |
Census date for first 6-week session;
Last day to add a class or drop a 6-week class with full refund |
| May 31 (Mon) |
Memorial Day - no classes |
| May 24 (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 2 (Wed) |
Last day to withdraw from all first 6-week session classes and receive a prorated refund |
| June 14 (Mon) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” from first 6-week session - no refund |
| June 25 (Fri) |
First 6-week session ends;
Last day to withdraw from all full 12-week session classes and receive a prorated refund |
| June 28 (Mon) |
Second 6-week session beings |
| July 1 (Thur) |
Census date for second 6-week session;
Last day to add a class or drop a class with full refund |
| July 3-5 (Sat-Mon) |
Independence Day holiday - no classes |
| July 14 (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 26 (Mon) |
Last day to withdraw with a “W” from second 6-week session - no refund |
| August 6 (Fri) |
Full 12-week and second 6-week sessions end |
| August 20 (Fri) |
Last day of Summer semester |
| 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. |
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*If your section dates are not listed below, check your section-specific dates in your course syllabus or in Banner Self-Service Registration>Course Details.
Cenus = Last day to add or drop the course with a full refund
LDW = Last day to drop or withdraw from the course with no refund
- DSU Full Summer Term = 5/17 - 8/6
- DSU Summer 1 = 5/17 - 6/25
- DSU Summer 2 = 6/28 - 8/6
- SDBOR Full Term = 5/10 - 8/20
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| Aug. 20 (Fri) |
Residence Halls open for first year students
New Student Orientation Activities begin
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| Aug. 21 (Sat) |
Residence Halls open for all students |
| Aug. 23 (Mon) |
Classes begin |
| Sept. 2 (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. 3 (Fri) |
Tuition and Fees - Deadline for payment or payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and late fee assessment |
| Sept. 6 (Mon) |
Labor Day - No classes |
| Sept. 24 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw from first 8-week classes with WD grade |
| Oct. 1 (Fri) |
Last day to apply for Fall 2021 graduation |
| Oct. 11 (Mon) |
Native American Day - No classes |
| Oct. 13 (Wed) |
Last day of first half semester classes |
| Oct. 14 (Thur) |
Second 8-week classes begin
Last day to add/drop second 8-week course with full refund |
| Oct. 19-Nov 6 |
Tentative dates for continuing student pre-regisration for spring, summer and fall 2022
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| Oct. 21 (Thur) |
Mid-term deficiency grades due |
| Oct. 22 (Fri) |
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. 5 (Fri) |
Last day to withdraw from a full semester course or withdraw from the university entirely with no refund of university charges |
| Nov. 11 (Thur) |
Veterans Day holiday - No classes |
| Nov. 24 (Wed) |
No classes |
| Nov. 25-26 (Thur-Fri) |
Thanksgiving holiday |
| Dec. 9-15 (Thur-Wed) |
Final Examination Period |
| Dec. 11 (Sat) |
Commencement events |
| Dec. 15 (Wed) |
Semester ends |
| Dec. 20 (Mon) |
Final grades due by midnight |
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