On Campus Academic Calendar
Keep track of essential dates and deadlines throughout the academic year with our comprehensive calendar. From the first day of classes to final exams, registration deadlines, and campus events, this calendar helps you stay informed and prepared. Whether you’re balancing coursework or looking forward to university activities, you’ll find all the important dates you need to plan your semester effectively. Explore the calendar below to ensure you make the most of your on-campus experience!
Academic Year 2024-2025
Fall Term
August 17 – December 17, 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| New Student Move-In | 8/17 (Sat) |
| New Student Orientation | 8/17 – 8/20 (Sat-Tue) |
| Returning Student Move-In | 8/19 (Mon) |
| Honor Code Convocation | 8/20 (Tue) |
| First day of classes (16-week term) | 8/21 (Wed) |
| President’s Convocation 10:00 a.m. | 8/21 (Wed) |
| MSN On-Campus Days | 8/21-8/22 (Wed-Thu) |
| Last day to add/drop a class | 8/27 (Tue) |
| Labor Day (no classes) | 9/2 (Mon) |
| Graduation Application Deadline | 9/15 |
| Duremdes Christian Emphasis Week | 9/25 – 9/27 (Wed-Fri) |
| Fall Break for Traditional Students | 10/3 – 10/4 (Thu-Fri) |
| Mid-Term grades due | 10/11 (Fri) |
| Homecoming & Family Weekend | 10/18 – 10/20 (Fri-Sun) |
| Academic Advising Convocation | 10/25 (Fri) |
| Advising for Spring Semester | 10/28 – 11/7 (Mon-Thu) |
| Last day to withdraw from a class | 11/8 (Fri) |
| Thanksgiving Break (no classes) | 11/27 – 11/29 (Wed-Fri) |
| Winter Solace Day | 12/5 (Thu) |
| Study Day | 12/6 (Fri) |
| General Education Assessment | 12/6 – 12/7 (Fri-Sat) |
| MSN On-Campus Days | 12/5 – 12/8 (Mon-Thu) |
| Final Exams | 12/9 – 12/12 (Mon-Thu) |
| Last day of the Semester | 12/12 (Thur) |
| First Day of Fall Term 3 | 12/16 (Mon) |
| Final grades due | 12/17 (Tue) |
| Christmas/New Year Break | 12/23 – 01/01/25 (Mon-Wed) |
Spring Term
January 2 – May 17, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Campus offices reopen | 1/2/25 (Thu) |
| Faculty PRO Day | 1/8 (Wed) |
| New Student Move-In | 1/10 (Fri) |
| Returning Student Move-In | 1/11 (Sat) |
| End of Fall Term 3 | 1/12 (Sun) |
| First day of classes (16-week term) | 1/13 (Mon) |
| MSN On-Campus Days | 1/17 – 1/18 (Fri-Sat) |
| Martin Luther King Day (no classes) | 1/20 (Mon) |
| Last day to add or drop a class | 1/21 (Tue) |
| MLK Make a Difference Day | 1/22 (Wed) |
| Last day to apply for Spring Graduation | 2/15 (Sat) |
| Mid-Term grades due | 3/14 (Fri) |
| Spring Break (no classes) | 3/17 – 3/21 (Mon-Fri) |
| Global Education Emphasis Week | 3/24 – 3/28 (Mon-Fri) |
| Academic Advising Schools Meet | 3/28 (Fri) |
| Advising for Summer & Fall Semester | 3/31 – 4/10 (Mon-Thu) |
| Easter Break (no classes) | 4/18 – 4/21 (Fri-Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from a class | 4/9 (Wed) |
| Appalachian Week | 4/15 – 4/19 (Tue-Sat) |
| Honors Convocation | 4/23 (Wed) |
| Mud Pig Day | 5/1 (Thu) |
| General Education Assessment Day 1 (Graduating Seniors) | 5/1 (Thu) |
| Study Day | 5/2 (Fri) |
| General Education Assessment Day 2 | 5/2 (Fri) |
| MSN On-Campus Days | 5/2 – 5/3 (Fri-Sat) |
| Final Exams | 5/5 – 5/8 (Mon-Thu) |
| Last day of the Semester | 5/8 (Thu) |
| Graduation Fee due to Bluefield Central (before 9am) | 5/10 (Sat) |
| Undergraduate Commencement | 5/10 (Sat) |
| Final grades due | 5/13 (Tue) |
| Academic Assessment Day | 5/14 (Wed) |
| Graduate Commencement | 5/17 (Sat) |