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MPA ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Apr. 8 Registration begins for Fall 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 26 Classes begin.
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 1 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Sep. 2 Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held that date)
Sep. 2 Withdraw period begins (75% refund)
Sep. 8 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Sep. 15 December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 6 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 20 Last day of classes.
Oct. 23 Grades due at 12 p.m.
Nov. 9 Written Comprehensive Exam  
Nov. 11 Registration begins for Spring 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 31, 2025 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade.
Feb. 14, 2025 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Apr. 8 Registration begins for Fall 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 15  December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 21 Classes begin
Oct. 27 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 28 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Nov. 3 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Nov. 9 Written comprehensive exam
Nov. 11 Registration begins for Spring 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class)
Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Dec. 1 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Dec. 15 Last day of classes.
Dec. 18 Grades due at 12 p.m. 
Jan. 31, 2025 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade.
Feb. 14, 2025 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Apr. 8 Registration for Fall 2024 begins at 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 26 Classes begin
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 1 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Sep. 2      Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Sep. 8 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Sep. 15  December Graduation Deadline - Last Day to apply in myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 14 Fall recess begins
Oct. 21 Classes resume
Nov. 9 Written comprehensive exam
Nov. 11 Registration begins for Spring 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Nov. 17 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class)
Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Dec. 2 Classes resume
Dec. 15 Final day of classes
Dec. 18 Final grades due at 12 p.m. for Fall 2024.
Jan. 31, 2024 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete grade ("N") grade
Feb. 14, 2024 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Nov. 11, 2024 Registration begins for Spring 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 13, 2025 Classes begin
Jan. 19 Last day for changes in registration status (drop, add) Refer to Refund policy.
Jan. 20 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund)
Jan. 20 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department 
Jan. 26 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) 
Feb. 1 May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Feb. 23 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
TBD Registration begins for Summer 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Mar. 9 Last day of classes. 
Mar. 12 Grades due at 12 p.m.
Mar. 15 Written Comprehensive Exam
May 16 - 17 Commencement 
June 27 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade.
July 11 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Nov. 11, 2024 Registration begins for Spring 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 20., 2025 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Feb. 1            May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
TBD Registration for Summer 2025 begins at 9:30 a.m.
Mar. 10 Classes begin.
Mar. 15 Written Comprehensive Exam
Mar. 16 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Mar. 17 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Apr. 16 Easter recess begins after last class
Apr. 17 Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 18 Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 21 Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 23 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
TBD Registration for Fall 2025 begins at 9:30 a.m.
Apr. 20 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
May 4 Last day of classes.
May 7 Grades due at 12 p.m.
May 16 - 17 Commencement 
June 27 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
July 11 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Nov. 11, 2024   Registration begins for Spring 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 13, 2025   Classes begin.
Jan. 19   Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jan. 20   Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Jan. 20   Comprehensive examination applications due to the department. 
Jan. 26   Last date for 75% refund (no refunds after this date)
Feb. 1   May graduation deadline - Last day to apply in myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Mar. 3   Semester recess
Mar. 10   Classes resume
TBD   Registration begins for Summer 2025 9:30 a.m.
Mar. 15   Written Comprehensive Exam
Apr. 6   Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Apr. 16   Easter recess begins after last class
Apr 17    Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 18   Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 21   Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 22   Classes resume
TBD   Registration begins for Fall 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
May 4   Last day of classes.
May 7   Grades due at 12 p.m.
May 16 - 17   Baccalaureate and Commencement
June 27   Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade.
July 11   Last day of "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.

Past Terms

March 13 Summer registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
May 13
Classes begin
May 17 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
May 19 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy
May 20 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) 
May 24 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) 
June 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
June 18

Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to  Refund policy.
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
June 30 Last day of classes
July 03 Grades due by 12 p.m. (Faculty)
July 04  4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
July 13 Written Comprehensive Exam 
Sept. 6 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sept. 9 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
March 13 Summer registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
May 17 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
June 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
July 01 Classes begin
July 04 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
July 07 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to  Refund policy.
July 08 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
July 12 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
July 13 Written Comprehensive Exam
Aug. 06 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Aug. 18 Last day of classes
Aug. 21 Grades due by 12 p.m.  (Faculty)
Sept. 06 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sept. 09 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
March 13 Summer registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
May 13 Classes begin
May 17 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
May 19 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to  Refund policy.
May 20 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
May 24 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
June 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
July 04 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
July 13 Written Comprehensive Exam
July 22 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Aug. 18 Last day of classes
Aug. 21 Grades due by 12 p.m.  (Faculty)
Sept. 06 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sept. 09 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Oct. 26, 2023   Registration begins for Spring 2024 at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Jan. 15, 2024     Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jan. 22   Classes begin
Jan. 28   Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jan. 29   Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Jan. 31   May graduation deadline - Last day to apply in myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Feb. 5   Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Mar. 4   Semester recess
Mar. 11   Classes resume
Mar. 13   Summer registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
Mar. 16   Written Comprehensive Exam
Mar. 27   Easter recess begins after last class
Mar. 28   Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Mar. 29   Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 1   Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 2   Classes resume
Apr. 8   Registration begins for Fall 2023 at 9:30am
Apr. 14   Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
May 12   Last day of classes
May 15   Grades due at 12 pm (Faculty)
May 17 - 18   Baccalaureate and Commencement
June 28   Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
July 12   Last day of "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Oct. 26, 2023 Registration begins for Spring 2024 at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Jan. 15., 2024 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jan. 31               May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Mar. 13 Summer registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
Mar. 16 Written Comprehensive Exam
Mar. 18 Classes begin
Mar. 24 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Mar. 25 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Mar. 27 Easter recess begins after last class
Mar. 28 Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Mar. 29 Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 1 Easter recess (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Apr. 1 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Apr. 8 Fall Registration Begins at 9:30 am
Apr. 28 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
May 12 Last day of classes
May 15 Grades due at 12 pm (Faculty)
May 17 - 18  Commencement 
June 28 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
July 12 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Oct. 26, 2023 Registration begins for Spring 2024 at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Jan. 15, 2024 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jan. 22 Classes begin
Jan. 28 Last day for changes in registration status (drop, add) Refer to Refund policy.
Jan. 29 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund)
Jan. 31 May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Feb. 4 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Mar. 3 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Mar. 13 Summer registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
Mar. 16 Written Comprehensive Exam
Mar. 17 Last day of classes
Mar. 20 Grades due at 12 pm (Faculty)
May 17 - 18  Commencement 
June 28 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
July 12 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Mar. 2  Online Master Schedule available
Mar. 3 Registration begins
Jun. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jun. 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Jun. 29 Registration deadline
Jul. 5 Classes begin
Jul. 9 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Jul. 10 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jul. 11 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Jul. 17 Last day for 75% refund (No refunds after this date)
Aug. 14 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Aug. 28    Last day of classes
Aug. 31   Grades due (Faculty)
Sep. 11 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sep. 14 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.

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Jun. 29 Online Master Schedule available
Jun. 30 Registration begins
Aug. 29    Classes begin
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 4 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Sep. 5 Withdraw period begins (75% refund)
Sep. 11 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Sep. 15 December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 9 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 23 Last day of classes
Oct. 26 Grades due (Faculty)
Nov. 6 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Nov. 9 Last day to submit grade change (Faculty)
Nov. 12 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Jun. 19 Online Master Schedule available
Jun. 30   Registration begins
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 15  December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 19  Registration deadline
Oct. 24 Classes begin
Oct. 30 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 31 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Nov. 6 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Nov. 12 Written comprehensive exam (Recommended)
Dec. 4 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Dec. 18 Last day of classes
Dec. 21 Grades due (Faculty)
Jan. 1  Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Jan. 4  Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Aug. 29 Classes begin
Sep. 1 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Sep. 5 Labor Day - No classes
Sep. 15            December Graduation Deadline - Last Day to apply in myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 10 Fall recess begins
Oct. 17 Classes resume
Oct. 27 Registration Begins for Spring 2023 semester at 9 a.m.
Nov. 9  Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Nov. 12 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class)
Nov. 28 Classes resume
Dec. 18 Final day of classes
Jan. 3 Final grades due for Fall 2022
Jan. 27 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete grade ("N") grade
Feb. 11 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Oct. 3 Online Master Schedule available
Oct. 27 Registration begins
Jan. 23 Classes begin
Jan. 29 Last day for changes in registration status (drop, add) Refer to Refund policy.
Jan. 30 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund)
Jan. 31 May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Feb. 5 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Mar. 5 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Mar. 18 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Mar. 19 Last day of classes
Mar. 22 Grades due (Faculty)
Mar. 27 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Mar. 31 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
May 19 - 20 Commencement
Oct. 3 Online Master Schedule available 
Oct. 27 Registration begins
Jan. 31               May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Mar. 18 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Mar. 20 Classes begin
Mar. 26 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Mar. 27 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Mar. 27 Fall Registration Begins at 9:30am
Apr. 2 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Apr. 30 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
May 14  Last day of classes
May. 17 Grades due (Faculty)
May. 22 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
May. 26 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
May 19 - 20      Commencement
Jan. 20     Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jan. 23   Classes begin
Jan. 29   Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jan. 31   May graduation deadline - Last day to apply in myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Mar. 6   Semester recess
Mar. 13   Classes resume
Mar. 18   Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Mar. 27   Registration advising begins for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 at 9:30am
Apr. 5   Last day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Apr. 5   Easter recess begins after last class
Apr. 11   Classes resume
May 14   Last day of classes
May 17   Final Grades Due
May 19 - 20   Baccalaureate and Commencement
May 22   Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
May 26   Last day of "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
March 15 Registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
May 15
Classes begin
May 21  Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy
May 22  Withdrawal period begins (75% refund) 
May 30  Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) 
June 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
June 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
June 18

Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to  Refund policy.
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
Jul. 02 Last day of classes
Jul. 04 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
Jul. 05 Grades due by 12 p.m. (Faculty)
Jul. 8 Written Comprehensive Exam 
Jul. 14 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Jul. 21 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
March 15 Registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
June 01 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
June 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
July 03 Classes begin
July 04 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
July 8 Written Comprehensive Exam
July 09 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to  Refund policy.
July 10 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
July 17 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Aug. 6 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Aug. 20 Last day of classes
Aug. 23 Grades due by 12 p.m.  (Faculty)
Sept. 1 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sept. 8 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
March 15 Registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
May 15 Classes begin
May 21 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to  Refund policy.
May 22 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
June 01 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
June 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
July 4 4th of July Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date) 
July 8 Written Comprehensive Exam
July 17 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Aug. 6 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Aug. 20 Last day of classes
Aug. 23 Grades due by 12 p.m.  (Faculty)
Sept. 1 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sept. 8 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.

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Mar. 27 Registration begins, 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 28 Classes begin
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 3 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Sep. 4 Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held that date)
Sep. 5 Withdraw period begins (75% refund)
Sep. 10 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Sep. 15 December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 8 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 22 Last day of classes
Oct. 25 Grades due at 12 p.m. (Faculty)
Oct. 26 Registration begins for Spring 2024 at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Nov. 11  Written Comprehensive Exam  
Jan. 26, 2024 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Feb. 9, 2024 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Mar. 27 Registration begins, 9:30 a.m.
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 15  December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 23 Classes begin
Oct. 26 Registration begins for Spring 2024 at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Oct. 29 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 30 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Nov. 6 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Nov. 11 Written comprehensive exam
Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class)
Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Dec. 3 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Dec. 17 Last day of classes
Dec. 20 Grades due at 12 p.m. (Faculty)
Jan. 26, 2024 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Feb. 9, 2024 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Mar. 27 Registration begins, 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 28 Classes begin
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 3 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Sep. 4       Labor Day Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Sep. 11 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Sep. 15  December Graduation Deadline - Last Day to apply in myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 9 Fall recess begins
Oct. 16 Classes resume
Oct. 26 Registration begins for Spring 2024 at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Nov. 11 Written Comprehensive Exam
Nov. 17 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Break (Begins after last class)
Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Holiday (Rescheduled class or instructional equivalent in lieu of class held on this date)
Nov. 27 Classes resume
Dec. 17 Final day of classes
Dec. 20 Final grades due at 12 p.m. for Fall 2023
Jan. 26, 2024 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete grade ("N") grade
Feb. 9, 2024 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.

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