Online Academic Calendar
Stay on top of important dates and deadlines throughout the academic year with our interactive calendar. From term start and end dates to registration deadlines and holidays, this calendar is your guide to staying informed and organized. Whether planning your coursework or scheduling around breaks, you’ll find everything you need to navigate your academic journey easily. Explore the calendar below to ensure you never miss a key moment in your path to success!
Stay on top of important dates and deadlines throughout the academic year with our interactive calendar. From term start and end dates to registration deadlines and holidays, this calendar is your guide to staying informed and organized. Whether planning your coursework or scheduling around breaks, you’ll find everything you need to navigate your academic journey easily. Explore the calendar below to ensure you never miss a key moment in your path to success!
At Bluefield University, the academic year is divided into Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters.
Each semester features two 8-week terms, allowing online students flexibility in completing their coursework. (Certain courses may span 16 weeks; please refer to the University Catalog or speak with your advisor for specific course offerings.)
Academic Year 2024-2025
Spring Term 1
January 15 – March 18, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring Term 1 courses | 1/15/25 (Wed) |
| Last day to add Spring Term 1 courses | 1/17 (Fri) |
| Martin Luther King Day (Offices closed) | 1/20 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop a Spring Term 1 course | 1/21 (Tue) |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring Term 1 | 2/18 (Tue) |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | 2/23 (Fri) |
| Last day of Spring Term 1 courses | 3/11 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Spring Term 1 | 3/18 (Tue) |
Spring Term 2
March 12 – May 13, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring Term 2 courses | 3/12 (Wed) |
| Last day to add Spring Term 2 courses | 3/14 (Fri) |
| Last day to drop a Spring Term 2 course | 3/18 (Tue) |
| Registration for Summer & Fall Terms begins | 3/31 (Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring Term 2 | 4/15 (Tue) |
| Easter Holiday (Offices closed) | 4/18 – 4/21 (Fri-Mon) |
| Last day of Spring Term 2 courses | 5/6 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Spring Term 2 | 5/13 (Tue) |
Summer Term 1
May 14 – July 1, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Summer Term 1 courses | 5/14 (Wed) |
| Last day to add a class for Summer Term 1 | 5/16 (Fri) |
| Last day to drop a course | 5/19 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop classes with a grade of “W” | 5/23 (Fri) |
| Memorial Day (Offices closed) | 5/26 (Mon) |
| Last day of Summer Term 1 courses | 6/24 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Summer Term 1 | 7/1 (Tue) |
Summer Term 2
July 2 – August 25, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Summer Term 2 courses | 7/2 (Wed) |
| Last day to add a class for Summer Term 2 | 7/4 (Fri) |
| Last day to drop a course | 7/8 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop classes with a grade of “W” | 7/18 (Fri) |
| Last day of Summer Term 2 courses | 8/19 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Summer Term 2 | 8/25 (Mon) |
Important Dates 2024-2025
At Bluefield University, the academic year is divided into Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Each semester features two 8-week terms, allowing online students flexibility in completing their coursework. (Certain courses may span 16 weeks; please refer to the University Catalog or speak with your advisor for specific course offerings.)
Academic Year 2025-2026
Fall Term 1
August 20 – October 21, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Fall Term 1 courses | 8/20 (Wed) |
| First day of Semester-Long courses | 8/20 (Wed) |
| Last day to add Fall Term 1 courses | 8/22 (Fri) |
| Last day to drop a Fall Term 1 course | 8/26 (Wed) |
| Labor Day (Offices closed) | 9/1 (Mon) |
| Graduation Application Deadline | 9/15 (Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from Fall Term 1 | 9/23 (Tue) |
| Last day of Fall Term 1 courses | 10/14 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Fall Term 1 | 10/21 (Tue) |
Fall Term 2
October 15 – December 9, 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Fall Term 2 courses | 10/15 (Wed) |
| Last day to add Fall Term 2 courses | 10/17 (Fri) |
| Last day to drop a Fall Term 2 course | 10/21 (Tue) |
| Registration for Spring Terms begins | 10/27 (Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from Fall Term 2 | 11/18 (Tue) |
| Thanksgiving Break (Offices closed) | 11/26 – 11/28 (Wed-Fri) |
| Last day of Fall Term 2 courses | 12/9 (Tue) |
| Last day of Semester-Long courses | 12/9 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Fall term 2 | 12/9 (Tue) |
Fall Term 3
December 15, 2025 – January 19, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day to pay and register for Fall Term 3 | 12/15 (Mon) |
| First day of Fall Term 3 course | 12/15 (Mon) |
| Last day to add/drop a Fall Term 3 course | 12/17 (Wed) |
| Last day to withdraw from a Fall Term 3 course | 12/24 (Thu) |
| Christmas/New Year’s Holiday – Office Closed | 12/24 – 1/1/26 (Mon-Wed) |
| Last day of Fall Term 3 courses | 1/11/26 (Sun) |
| Final grades due for Fall Term 3 | 1/19/26 (Mon) |
Spring Term 1
January 14 – March 17, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring Term 1 courses | 1/14/25 (Wed) |
| First day of Semester-Long courses | 1/14/25 (Wed) |
| Last day to add Spring Term 1 courses | 1/16 (Fri) |
| Martin Luther King Day (Offices closed) | 1/19 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop a Spring Term 1 course | 1/20 (Tue) |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring Term 1 | 2/17 (Tue) |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | 2/22 (Fri) |
| Last day of Spring Term 1 courses | 3/10 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Spring Term 1 | 3/17 (Tue) |
Spring Term 2
March 11 – May 16, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Spring Term 2 courses | 3/11 (Wed) |
| Last day to add Spring Term 2 courses | 3/13 (Fri) |
| Last day to drop a Spring Term 2 course | 3/17 (Tue) |
| Registration for Summer & Fall Terms begins | 3/30 (Mon) |
| Easter Holiday (Offices closed) | 4/3 – 4/6 (Fri-Mon) |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring Term 2 | 4/14 (Tue) |
| Last day of Spring Term 2 courses | 5/5 (Tue) |
| Last day of Semester-Long courses | 5/5 (Tue) |
| Undergraduate Commencement | 5/9 (Sat) |
| Final grades due for Spring Term 2 | 5/13 (Tue) |
| Graduate Commencement | 5/16 (Sat) |
Summer Term 1
May 13 – June 30, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Summer Term 1 courses | 5/13 (Wed) |
| Last day to add a class for Summer Term 1 | 5/15 (Fri) |
| Last day to drop a course | 5/18 (Mon) |
| Last day to drop classes with a grade of “W” | 5/22 (Fri) |
| Memorial Day (Offices closed) | 5/25 (Mon) |
| Last day of Summer Term 1 courses | 6/23 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Summer Term 1 | 6/30 (Tue) |
Summer Term 2
July 1 – August 24, 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First day of Summer Term 2 courses | 7/1 (Wed) |
| Last day to add a class for Summer Term 2 | 7/3 (Fri) |
| Last day to drop a course | 7/7 (Tue) |
| Last day to drop classes with a grade of “W” | 7/17 (Fri) |
| Last day of Summer Term 2 courses | 8/18 (Tue) |
| Final grades due for Summer Term 2 | 8/24 (Mon) |