Academic Calendar 2020-2021
Undergraduate and Graduate
The College follows the semester system in which the academic year is divided into two instructional semesters with each having 15 weeks of instruction plus a final examination period, and two six-week summer sessions.
Fall 2020
Dates may be subject to change due to COVID-19.
The most up-to-date calendar can be found here: https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/registrars-office/academic-calendar
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August
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Friday 7
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Deadline for graduate students to upload thesis and final research projects for September graduation
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| August |
Wednesday 12 |
New International Graduate Student Orientation, 1:30 p.m. |
| August |
Wednesday 12 |
New Graduate Student Orientation, 6 p.m. |
| August |
Thursday 13 - Friday 14 |
Residence halls open for new undergraduate students by appointment
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| August |
Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 |
New Student Orientation; Residence halls open for returning students by appointment |
| August |
Sunday 16 |
Opening Convocation, 7 p.m. |
| August |
Sunday 16 |
Last day for 100% tuition refund for undergraduate students; 100% refund for graduate students continues until the first-class meeting |
| August |
Monday 17 |
Deadline for students to apply/petition for January graduation to the registrar's office |
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August
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Monday 17
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First day of classes for undergraduate and graduate students, 8:30 a.m. 80% tuition refund period begins and continues through August 27; 0% tuition refund thereafter
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August
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Thursday 27 |
Drop/add ends at 5 p.m.; end 80% course refund for graduate and part-time undergraduate students; last day to declare/change SU or audit option
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| September |
Monday 7 |
Labor Day; classes held; offices open |
| September |
Friday 11 |
Deadline for graduate students to submit notification for comprehensive exams to the registrar's office |
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September
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Friday 25 |
Last day for undergraduates to file for extra credit (X) study
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October
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Tuesday 6
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Term II PE begins
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| October |
Friday 9 |
Midterm grades due in registrar's office by 9 a.m. |
| October |
Saturday 17 |
Masters' comprehensive examinations |
| October |
Tuesday 20 |
Masters' comprehensive examinations |
| October |
Friday 23 |
Last day to withdraw from any undergraduate class |
| October |
Monday 26 |
Advising period begins and continues through Friday, November 6 |
| October |
Wednesday 28 |
Last day to withdraw from graduate classes |
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November
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Monday 9
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Begin spring registration for seniors and current graduate students
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November
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Monday 9
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Last day for undergraduates to submit petition for spring semester study abroad or study at another institution
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| November |
Tuesday 10 |
Begin spring registration for juniors |
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November
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Wednesday 11
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Begin spring registration for sophomores
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| November |
Wednesday 11 |
Deadline for graduate students to upload thesis and final research projects for January graduation |
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November
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Thursday 12
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Begin spring registration for first-year students
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November
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Monday 16
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Begin spring registration for new undergraduate, new graduate and non-degree students
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| November |
Friday 20 |
Undergraduate classes end at 4 p.m.; Undergraduate exams begin at 5 p.m. |
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November
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Wednesday 25
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Graduate classes end |
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November
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Wednesday 25
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Undergraduate make-up exams end by 12 p.m.
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| November |
Wednesday 25 |
Residence halls close for winter break,12 p.m. |
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November
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Sunday 29 |
Final grades due in registrar's office by 9 a.m.
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Winter (J-Term) 2021
January Sunday 3 Last day for 100% tuition refund for undergraduate students; 100% tuition refund for graduate students continues until the first class meeting (all online classes begin Monday 1/4)
January Monday 4 Classes begin
January Tuesday 5 Drop/add ends at 5 p.m.
January Monday 11 Deadline for students to apply/petition for May graduation to the registrar's office
January Monday 18 Martin Luther King Day; offices closed
January Friday 22 Classes end
January Tuesday 26 Final grades due by 9 a.m. in the registrar's office
Spring 2021
Dates may be subject to change due to COVID-19. The most up-to-date calendar can be found here: https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/registrars-office/academic-calendar
| January |
Wednesday 27 |
New Graduate and New International Student Orientation, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
| January |
Wednesday 27 |
Residence halls open for new and returning students |
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January
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Thursday 28
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New undergraduate student orientation, 9:30 a.m. |
| January |
Sunday 31 |
Last day for 100% tuition refund for undergraduate students; 100% refund for graduate students continues until the first class meeting |
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February
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Monday 1 |
Classes begin 8:30 a.m.; 80% tuition refund period begins and continues through February 10; 0% tuition refund thereafter
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February
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Tuesday 2 |
Deadline for graduate students to submit notification for spring comprehensive exams to the registrar's office
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February
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Wednesday 10 |
Drop/Add period ends at 5 p.m.; end 80% course refund for graduate and part-time undergraduate students; last day to declare/change SU (undergraduate only) or audit option
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| February |
Thursday 18 |
No Classes |
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February
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Friday 26 |
Last day for undergraduates to file for extra credit (X) study
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| March |
Tuesday 9 |
No Classes |
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March
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Monday 22 |
Deadline for students to apply/petition for September graduation to the registrar's office |
| March |
Friday 26 |
Midterm grades due in registrar's office by 9 a.m. |
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March
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Saturday 27 |
Master's comprehensive examinations |
| March |
Monday 29 |
Term IV PE begins |
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March
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Tuesday 30 |
Masters' comprehensive examinations |
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March
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Tuesday 30
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Masters' comprehensive examinations
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| April |
Friday 2 |
No Classes |
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April
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Monday 5 |
Advising period begins and continues through Friday, April 23
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April
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Monday 12
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Last day for undergraduates to submit petition for fall semester study abroad or study at another institution
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| April |
Thursday 15 |
Last day to withdraw from undergraduate classes |
| April |
Friday 16 |
Deadline for graduate students to upload thesis and final research projects for May graduation |
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April
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Monday 19
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Begin fall and summer registration for new undergraduate, new graduate and non-degree students
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| April |
Wednesday 21 |
No Classes |
| April |
Friday 23 |
Last day to withdraw from graduate classes |
| April |
Monday 23 |
Begin fall and summer registration for juniors, non-graduating seniors and current graduate students |
| April |
Tuesday 24 |
Begin fall and summer registration for sophomores |
| April |
Wednesday 25 |
Begin fall and summer registration for first-year students |
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May
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Friday 14
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Undergraduate classes end |
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May
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Saturday 15
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Undergraduate Reading Day
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May
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Sunday 17 |
Undergraduate examination period begins
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May
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Thursday 20 |
Undergraduate examination period ends
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| May |
Thursday 20 |
Graduate classes end |
| May |
Friday 21 |
Undergraduate make-up exams end by 12 p.m. |
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May
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Saturday 22
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Commencement - Degree conferral will occur on June 4, 2021 after confirmation of completed degree requirements
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May
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Saturday 22
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Residence halls close at 9 a.m. |
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May
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Friday 28
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Final grades for all students due in the registrar's office by 9 a.m. |
Summer 2021
Dates may be subject to change due to COVID-19. The most up-to-date calendar can be found here: https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/registrars-office/academic-calendar
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May
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Monday 24
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Term I begins
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May
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Monday 31
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HOLIDAY - No classes; College closed
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July
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Saturday 3
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Term I ends
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July
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Monday 5
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HOLIDAY- no classes, College closed
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| July |
Tuesday 6 |
Term I grades due |
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July
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Tuesday 6
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Term II begins
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| August |
Friday 6 |
Deadline for graduate students to upload thesis and final projects for September graduation |
| August |
Sunday 15 |
Term II ends |
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August
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Wednesday 18
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Term II grades due 3 p.m.
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Withdrawal/Tuition Refund Policy for Summer Terms
- 100 percent tuition refund prior to the first day of class for all sessions
- 80 percent tuition refund within the first two calendar days of 1- and 2-week sessions; No tuition refunds thereafter
- 80 percent tuition refund within the first four calendar days of 3- and 4-week sessions; No tuition refunds thereafter
- 80 percent tuition refund within the first seven calendar days of 5- and 6-week sessions; No tuition refunds thereafter