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2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Academic Calendar (Subject to Change)
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Summer 2025 Session
Summer Regular Session (6 Weeks)
| May 2025 |
| 26 |
Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 26 |
Monday |
Last date to apply for admission for regular session |
| 28-29 |
Wed-Thurs |
Cowboy Camp Session A |
| June 2025 |
| 9 |
Monday |
Classes begin |
| 10 |
Tuesday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes |
| 12 |
Thursday |
Non-traditional/Transfer Student Orientation |
| 17 |
Tuesday |
Official Reporting Day (7th Class Day) |
| 19-20 |
Thurs-Fri |
Juneteenth Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 23 |
Monday |
Last date to file for summer degree completion |
| 25-26 |
Wed-Thurs |
Cowboy Camp Session B |
| July 2025 |
| 1 |
Tuesday |
Last date for thesis defense |
| 1 |
Tuesday |
Mid-term |
| 4 |
Friday |
Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 7 |
Monday |
Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 10 |
Thursday |
Non-traditional/Transfer Student Orientation |
| 14 |
Monday |
Last date for final signed copies of thesis to be turned in to Graduate School |
| 14 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from courses |
| 16-17 |
Wed-Thurs |
Cowboy Camp Session C |
| 21 |
Monday |
Classes end |
| 21 |
Monday |
Last date for non-thesis comprehensive exams to be sent to Graduate School |
| 22 |
Tuesday |
Study Day |
| 23 |
Wednesday |
Final examinations begin |
| 24 |
Thursday |
Final examinations end |
| 24 |
Thursday |
Term ends |
| 28 |
Monday |
Grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 29 |
Tuesday |
Degree certifications due in the Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m. |
Summer Session 3A (3 Weeks)
| May 2025 |
| 26 |
Monday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session 3A |
| 26 |
Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 28-29 |
Wed-Thurs |
Cowboy Camp Session A |
| June 2025 |
| 9 |
Monday |
Session 3A classes begin |
| 10 |
Tuesday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3A |
| 12 |
Thursday |
Non-traditional/Transfer Student Orientation |
| 17 |
Tuesday |
Session 3A mid-term |
| 19 |
Thursday |
Session 3A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 19-20 |
Thurs-Fri |
Juneteenth Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 24 |
Tuesday |
Last date to withdraw from Session 3A courses |
| 25-26 |
Wed-Thurs |
Cowboy Camp Session B |
| 30 |
Monday |
Session 3A classes end |
| July 2025 |
| 1 |
Tuesday |
Session 3A final examinations. |
| 3 |
Thursday |
Session 3A grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Summer Session 3B (3 Weeks)
| June 2025 |
| 30 |
Monday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session 3B |
| July 2025 |
| 4 |
Friday |
Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 7 |
Monday |
Session 3B classes begin |
| 7 |
Monday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3B |
| 10 |
Thursday |
Non-traditional/Transfer Student Orientation |
| 16 |
Wednesday |
Session 3B mid-term |
| 16-17 |
Wed-Thurs |
Cowboy Camp Session C |
| 21 |
Monday |
Session 3B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 21 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session 3B courses |
| 24 |
Thursday |
Session 3B classes end |
| 25 |
Friday |
Session 3B final examinations |
| 28 |
Monday |
Grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Summer Session 13S (13 Weeks) - DNP Program Only
| April 2025 |
| 21 |
Monday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session 13S |
| May 2025 |
| 19 |
Monday |
Session 13S classes begin |
| 19 |
Monday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 13S |
| 26 |
Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| June 2025 |
| 19-20 |
Thurs-Fri |
Juneteenth Holiday (University offices closed) |
| July 2025 |
| 4 |
Friday |
Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| August 2025 |
| 11 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session 13S courses |
| 14 |
Thursday |
Session 13S classes end |
| 15 |
Friday |
Session 13S final examinations |
| 18 |
Monday |
Session 13S grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Fall 2025 Semester
Fall Regular Semester
| August 2025 |
| 11 |
Monday |
Last date to apply for admission for regular session |
| 12 |
Tuesday |
Non-traditional/Transfer Student Orientation |
| 15 |
Friday |
Cowboy Camp Session D |
| 19 |
Tuesday |
General Faculty/Staff Meeting |
| 24 |
Sunday |
Freshman Convocation |
| 25 |
Monday |
Classes begin |
| 26 |
Tuesday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes |
| September 2025 |
| 1 |
Monday |
Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 8 |
Monday |
Last date to file for fall degree completion |
| 12 |
Friday |
Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day) |
| 15 |
Monday |
Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester |
| October 2025 |
| 9-10 |
Thurs-Fri |
Fall Break (Evening classes will meet on Wednesday, October 8, and Saturday, October 11. University offices will be closed Friday, October 10.) |
| 13 |
Monday |
Mid-term |
| 16 |
Thursday |
Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| November 2025 |
| 4 |
Tuesday |
Last date for thesis defense |
| 18 |
Tuesday |
Last date for final signed copies of thesis to be turned in to Graduate School |
| 26-28 |
Wed-Fri |
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes will not meet Saturday, November 29.) |
| December 2025 |
| 2 |
Tuesday |
Last date to withdraw from courses |
| 8 |
Monday |
Classes end |
| 8 |
Monday |
Last date for non-thesis comprehensive exams to be sent to Graduate School |
| 8 |
Monday |
Last date for faculty to remove previous semester “I” grades for currently enrolled students |
| 9 |
Tuesday |
Study Day |
| 10 |
Wednesday |
Final examinations begin |
| 13 |
Saturday |
Final examinations end |
| 13 |
Saturday |
Semester ends |
| 15 |
Monday |
Grades for degree candidates due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 16 |
Tuesday |
Degree certifications due in the Register’s Office by 10:00 a.m. |
| 17 |
Wednesday |
All remaining grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 19 |
Friday |
Commencement exercises |
| 19 |
Friday |
University closes at the end of business day and re-opens on Monday, January 5 |
Fall Session 7A (7 Weeks)
| August 2025 |
| 11 |
Monday |
Last date to apply for admission for regular session |
| 25 |
Monday |
Session 7A classes begin |
| 26 |
Tuesday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7A |
| September 2025 |
| 1 |
Monday |
Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 18 |
Thursday |
Session 7A mid-term |
| 22 |
Monday |
Session 7A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| October 2025 |
| 6 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session 7A courses |
| 9-10 |
Thurs-Fri |
Fall Break |
| 15 |
Wednesday |
Session 7A classes end |
| 17 |
Friday |
Session 7A final examinations |
| 20 |
Monday |
Session 7A grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Fall Session 7B (7 Weeks)
| October 2025 |
| 8 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session 7B |
| 22 |
Wednesday |
Session 7B classes begin |
| 22 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7B |
| November 2025 |
| 14 |
Friday |
Session 7B mid-term |
| 19 |
Wednesday |
Session 7B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 26-28 |
Wed-Fri |
Thanksgiving Holiday (University offices closed) |
| December 2025 |
| 4 |
Thursday |
Last date to withdraw from Session 7B courses |
| 11 |
Thursday |
Session 7B classes end |
| 13 |
Saturday |
Session 7B final examinations |
| 15 |
Monday |
Session 7B grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Spring 2026 Semester
Spring Regular Semester
| January 2026 |
| 5 |
Monday |
University re-opens |
| 13 |
Tuesday |
Last date to apply for admission for regular session |
| 19 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 20 |
Tuesday |
Classes begin |
| 21 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes |
| February 2026 |
| 3 |
Tuesday |
Last date to file for spring degree completion |
| 6 |
Friday |
Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day) |
| 10 |
Tuesday |
Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester |
| 16-17 |
Mon-Tues |
Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed) |
| March 2026 |
| 13 |
Friday |
Mid-term |
| 18 |
Wednesday |
Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| April 2026 |
| 2 |
Thursday |
Last date for thesis defense |
| 3-10 |
Fri-Fri |
Spring Vacation (Evening classes will meet on Thursday, April 2, and Saturday classes will not meet on April 4 or April 11. University offices closed Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6.) |
| 16 |
Thursday |
Last date for final signed copies of thesis to be turned in to Graduate School |
| 30 |
Thursday |
Last date to withdraw from courses |
| May 2026 |
| 8 |
Friday |
Last date for faculty to remove previous semester “I” grades for currently enrolled students |
| 8 |
Friday |
Last date for non-thesis comprehensive exams to be sent to Graduate School |
| 9 |
Saturday |
Classes end |
| 11 |
Monday |
Final examinations begin |
| 14 |
Thursday |
Final examinations end |
| 14 |
Thursday |
Semester ends |
| 18 |
Monday |
Grades for degree candidates due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 19 |
Tuesday |
Degree certifications due in Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m. |
| 22 |
Friday |
Commencement exercises |
Spring Session 7A (7 Weeks)
| January 2026 |
| 13 |
Tuesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session 7A |
| 19 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 20 |
Tuesday |
Session 7A classes begin |
| 21 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7A |
| February 2026 |
| 12 |
Thursday |
Session 7A mid-term |
| 16-17 |
Mon-Tues |
Mardi Gras Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 19 |
Thursday |
Session 7A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| March 2026 |
| 4 |
Wednesday |
Last date to withdraw from Session 7A courses |
| 10 |
Tuesday |
Session 7A classes end |
| 12 |
Thursday |
Session 7A final examinations |
| 16 |
Monday |
Session 7A grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Spring Session 7B (7 Weeks)
| March 2026 |
| 5 |
Thursday |
Last date to apply for admission for session 7B |
| 19 |
Thursday |
Session 7B classes begin |
| 19 |
Thursday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7B |
| April 2026 |
| 3-10 |
Fri-Fri |
Spring Vacation (Evening classes will meet on Thursday, April 2, and Saturday classes will not meet on April 4 or April 11. University offices closed Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6.) |
| 21 |
Tuesday |
Session 7B mid-term |
| 24 |
Friday |
Session 7B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m |
| 29 |
Wednesday |
Last date to withdraw from Session 7B courses |
| May 2026 |
| 13 |
Wednesday |
Session 7B classes end |
| 15 |
Friday |
Session 7B final examinations |
| 18 |
Monday |
Session 7B grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Summer 2026 Session
Summer Regular Session (6 Weeks)
| May 2026 |
| 25 |
Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| June 2026 |
| 3 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for regular session |
| 10 |
Wednesday |
Classes begin |
| 11 |
Thursday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes |
| 18 |
Thursday |
Official Reporting Day (7th Class Day) |
| 19 |
Friday |
Juneteenth Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 23 |
Tuesday |
Last date to file for summer degree completion |
| July 2026 |
| 1 |
Wednesday |
Last date for thesis defense |
| 1 |
Wednesday |
Mid-term |
| 3 |
Friday |
Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 6 |
Monday |
Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 13 |
Monday |
Last date for final signed copies of thesis to be turned in to Graduate School |
| 15 |
Wednesday |
Last date to withdraw from courses |
| 21 |
Tuesday |
Classes end |
| 21 |
Tuesday |
Last date for non-thesis comprehensive exams to be sent to Graduate School |
| 23 |
Thursday |
Final examinations begin |
| 24 |
Friday |
Final examinations end |
| 24 |
Friday |
Term ends |
| 27 |
Monday |
Grades due by noon. |
| 29 |
Wednesday |
Degree certifications due in the Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m. |
Summer Session 3A (3 Weeks)
| May 2026 |
| 25 |
Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| June 2026 |
| 3 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session 3A |
| 10 |
Wednesday |
Session 3A classes begin |
| 11 |
Thursday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3A |
| 18 |
Thursday |
Session 3A mid-term |
| 19 |
Friday |
Juneteenth Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 23 |
Tuesday |
Session 3A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 25 |
Thursday |
Last date to withdraw from Session 3A courses |
| 30 |
Tuesday |
Session 3A classes end |
| July 2026 |
| 1 |
Wednesday |
Session 3A final examinations |
| 2 |
Thursday |
Session 3A grades due by noon |
Summer Session 3B (3 Weeks)
| June 2026 |
| 29 |
Monday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session 3B |
| July 2026 |
| 3 |
Friday |
Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 6 |
Monday |
Session 3B classes begin |
| 6 |
Monday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 3B |
| 14 |
Tuesday |
Session 3B mid-term |
| 16 |
Thursday |
Session 3B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 20 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw form Session 3B courses |
| 23 |
Thursday |
Session 3B classes end |
| 24 |
Friday |
Session 3B final examinations |
| 27 |
Monday |
Session 3B grades due by noon |
Summer Session 13S (13 Weeks) - DNP Program Only
| May 2026 |
| 4 |
Monday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session 13S |
| 18 |
Monday |
Session 13S classes begin |
| 18 |
Monday |
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 13S |
| 25 |
Monday |
Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| June 2026 |
| 19 |
Friday |
Juneteenth Holiday (University offices closed) |
| July 2026 |
| 3 |
Friday |
Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| August 2026 |
| 6 |
Thursday |
Last date to withdraw from Session 13S courses |
| 13 |
Thursday |
Session 13S classes end |
| 14 |
Friday |
Session 13S final examinations |
| 18 |
Tuesday |
Session 13S grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Summer 2025 Session
Summer Session OA
| April 2025 |
| 30 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session OA |
| May 2025 |
| 14 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register or add courses for Session OA |
| 19 |
Monday |
Session OA classes begin |
| 25 |
Sunday |
Last date to drop courses for Session OA |
| June 2025 |
| 10 |
Tuesday |
Session OA mid-term |
| 12 |
Thursday |
Session OA mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 30 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session OA courses |
| July 2025 |
| 6 |
Sunday |
Session OA ends |
| 7 |
Monday |
Session OA grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Summer Session OB
| June 2025 |
| 18 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session OB |
| July 2025 |
| 2 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register or add courses for Session OB |
| 7 |
Monday |
Session OB classes begin |
| 13 |
Sunday |
Last date to drop courses for Session OB |
| 29 |
Tuesday |
Session OB mid-term |
| 31 |
Thursday |
Session OB mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| August 2025 |
| 18 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session OB courses |
| 24 |
Sunday |
Session OB classes ends |
| 26 |
Tuesday |
Session OB grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Fall 2025 Semester
Fall Session OA
| August 2025 |
| 13 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session OA |
| 27 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register or add courses for Session OA |
| September 2025 |
| 1 |
Monday |
Session OA classes begin |
| 7 |
Sunday |
Last date to drop courses for Session OA |
| 23 |
Tuesday |
Session OA mid-term |
| 25 |
Thursday |
Session OA mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| October 2025 |
| 13 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session OA courses |
| 19 |
Sunday |
Session OA ends |
| 25 |
Thursday |
Session OA grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Fall Session OB
| October 2025 |
| 8 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session OB |
| 22 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register or add courses for Session OB |
| 27 |
Monday |
Session OB classes begin |
| November 2025 |
| 2 |
Sunday |
Last date to drop courses for Session OB |
| 18 |
Tuesday |
Session OB mid-term |
| 20 |
Thursday |
Session OB mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| December 2025 |
| 8 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session OB courses |
| 14 |
Sunday |
Session OB ends |
| 15 |
Monday |
Session OB grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Spring 2026 Semester
Spring Session OA
| January 2026 |
| 7 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session OA |
| 21 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register or add courses for Session OA |
| 26 |
Monday |
Session OA classes begin |
| February 2026 |
| 1 |
Sunday |
Last date to drop courses for Session OA |
| 17 |
Tuesday |
Session OA mid-term |
| 19 |
Thursday |
Session OA mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| March 2026 |
| 9 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session OA courses |
| 15 |
Sunday |
Session OA ends |
| 17 |
Tuesday |
Session OA grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Spring Session OB
| March 2026 |
| 4 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session OB |
| 18 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register or add courses for Session OB |
| 23 |
Monday |
Session OB classes begin |
| 29 |
Sunday |
Last date to drop courses for Session OB |
| April 2026 |
| 14 |
Tuesday |
Session OB mid-term |
| 16 |
Thursday |
Session OB mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| May 2026 |
| 4 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session OB courses |
| 10 |
Sunday |
Session OB ends |
| 12 |
Tuesday |
Session OB grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Summer 2026 Session
Summer Session OA
| April 2026 |
| 29 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session OA |
| May 2026 |
| 13 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register or add courses for Session OA |
| 18 |
Monday |
Session OA classes begin |
| 24 |
Sunday |
Last date to drop courses for Session OA |
| June 2026 |
| 9 |
Tuesday |
Session OA mid-term |
| 11 |
Thursday |
Session OA mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 29 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session OA courses |
| July 2026 |
| 5 |
Sunday |
Session OA ends |
| 6 |
Monday |
Session OA grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
Summer Session OB
| June 2026 |
| 17 |
Wednesday |
Last date to apply for admission for Session OB |
| July 2026 |
| 1 |
Wednesday |
Last date to register or add courses for Session OB |
| 6 |
Monday |
Session OB classes begin |
| 12 |
Sunday |
Last date to drop courses for Session OB |
| 28 |
Tuesday |
Session OB mid-term |
| 30 |
Thursday |
Session OB mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| August 2026 |
| 17 |
Monday |
Last date to withdraw from Session OB courses |
| 23 |
Sunday |
Session OB ends |
| 25 |
Tuesday |
Session OB grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
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