Important Dates Fall 2025

Fall 2025 classes begin soon, Matadors! Bookmark the Student Academic Calendar and the Registration Calendar to keep track of important dates. To get you started, here’s a rundown of key events. Here’s to a fantastic fall semester!
Weekend classes: Friday-Saturday and Saturday-only classes begin Saturday, Aug. 23. Sunday-only classes start Sunday, Aug. 24.
Weekday classes begin Monday, Aug. 25.
Friday-only classes begin Friday, Aug. 29.
Aug. 24 — Last day of nonrestrictive registration.
Aug. 25 — Late registration begins.
Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 — Labor Day holiday. Campus offices are closed. No instruction from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 1.
Sept. 1 — Last day to wait-list for closed classes.
Sept. 2 — Permission required to add classes.
Sept. 12 — Last day for partial refund.
Sept. 12 — Last day for graduate students to drop classes online.
Sept. 21 — Last day for undergraduate students to drop classes online.
Sept. 22 — The fifth week of classes begins.
Sept. 26 — Last day to file documents for bachelor’s degree and diploma to graduate in summer 2025.
Nov. 11 — Veterans Day holiday. No instruction. Campus offices are closed.
Nov. 14 — Last day to add a fall 2025 class online with instructor permission.
Nov. 27 to Nov. 30 — Thanksgiving recess. No classes held Thursday, Nov. 27 to Sunday, Nov. 30. Campus offices are closed.
Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 — Last weekend classes.
Dec. 12 — Last day of formal instruction, fall 2025 semester.
Dec. 13 to 19 — Finals week.
Dec. 24 — Last official day, fall 2025 semester.
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