Critical Dates and Deadlines


The calendar below is for M.Ed. Online Programs offered in the online 5-week, year-round carousel. All other students should use the standard University Academic Calendar.


5 Week Programs

Fall 2023

Fall First Five-Week Term, August 17, 2023 - September 20, 2023

Admissions application & document deadline: July 27, 2023
Payment due date: August 9, 2023
5-week courses program start date:
Application for December 2023 graduation begins:
August 17, 2023
Last day to add a course - late registration: August 21, 2023
Final non-payment purge after 3:00pm: August 22, 2023
CENSUS date & last day for full refund on dropped courses
(not withdrawn)
August 22, 2023
Last day to drop/withdraw: August 31, 2023
5-week courses last day: September 20, 2023
Grades due by 12:00pm: September 29, 2023

Fall Second Five-Week Term, September 26, 2023 - October 31, 2023

Admissions application & document deadline: September 5, 2023
Payment due date: September 19, 2023
5-week courses program start date:
Application for December 2023 graduation begins:
September 26, 2023
Last day to add a course - late registration: September 28, 2023
Final non-payment purge after 3:00pm: September 29, 2023
CENSUS date & last day for full refund on dropped courses
(not withdrawn)
September 29, 2023
Last day to drop/withdraw: October 11, 2023
5-week courses last day: October 31, 2023
Grades due by 12:00pm: November 10, 2023

Fall Third Five-Week Term, November 6, 2023 - December 8, 2023

Admissions application & document deadline: October 16, 2023
Payment due date: October 30, 2023
5-week courses program start date:
Application for December 2023 graduation begins:
November 6, 2023
Last day to add a course - late registration: November 8, 2023
Final non-payment purge after 3:00pm: November 9, 2023
CENSUS date & last day for full refund on dropped courses
(not withdrawn)
November 9, 2023
Last day to drop/withdraw: November 20, 2023
5-week courses last day: December 8, 2023
Grades due by 12:00pm: December 19, 2023

Spring 2024

Spring First Five Week Term, January 11, 2024 - February 14, 2024

Open registration begins at 7:00am: October 30, 2023
Admissions application & document deadline: December 21, 2023
Payment due date: January 4, 2024
5-Week Courses Program Start Date: January 11, 2024
Application for December 2024 graduation begins: January 11, 2024
Last day to add a course - late registration: January 16, 2024
Final non-payment purge at 3:00pm: January 17, 2024
CENSUS date & last day for full refund on dropped courses
(not withdrawn):
January 17, 2024
Last day to drop/withdraw: February 5, 2024
5-Week Courses Last Day: February 14, 2024
Grade Due by 12:00pm: February 21, 2024

Spring Second Five Week Term, February 29, 2024 - April 3, 2024

Admissions application & document deadline:  February 8, 2024
Payment due date: February 22, 2024
5-Week Courses Program Start Date: February 29, 2024
Application for December 2024 graduation begins:  February 29, 2024
Last day to add a course - late registration: March 4, 2024
Final non-payment purge at 3:00pm: March 5, 2024
CENSUS date and last day for full refund on dropped courses
(not withdrawn):
March 5, 2024
Last day to drop/withdraw:  March 25, 2024
5-Week Courses Last Day: April 3, 2024
Grade Due by 12:00pm: April 10, 2024

Spring Third Five Week Term, April 8, 2024 - May 9, 2024

Admissions application & document deadline:  March 18, 2024
Payment due date: April 1, 2024
5-Week Courses Program Start Date: April 8, 2024
Application for December 2024 graduation begins:  April 8, 2024
Last day to add a course - late registration: April 10, 2024
Final non-payment purge at 3:00pm: April 11, 2024
CENSUS date and last day for full refund on dropped courses
(not withdrawn):
April 11, 2024
Last day to drop/withdraw without academic penalty: April 29, 2024
5-Week Courses Last Day: May 9, 2024
Grades Due by 12:00pm: May 17, 2024

Fall 2024

Fall Full Term, August 22, 2024 - December 12, 2024

Open registration begins at 7:00am: April 1, 2024
Admissions application & document final deadline - 
International Students:
July 1, 2024
Apply TX application deadline - 
Domestic Students:
August 1, 2024
Admissions documents submission deadline -
Domestic Students:
August 8, 2024
Payment due date: August 15, 2024
First Class Day:
Application for December 2024 graduation begins:
August 22, 2024
Last day to add a course - late registration August 26, 2024
Final non-payment purge at 3:00pm: August 28, 2024
Labor Day Holiday: September 2, 2024
CENSUS date and last day for full refund on dropped courses
(not withdrawn):
September 9, 2024
Last day to apply/pay for December 2024 graduation: October 31, 2024
Last day to drop/withdraw: November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes: November 25-29, 2024
Last class day: December 3, 2024
Final exams begin at 8:00am: December 5, 2024
Final exams conclude at 7:30pm: December 12, 2024
Commencement Ceremony - 
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Fine Arts and Communication
December 13, 2024
Commencement Ceremony - 
College of Business
College of Engineering
December 14, 2024
Commencement Ceremony - 
College of Education and Human Development
December 14, 2024
Grades due by 12:00pm: December 16, 2024

Fall First Five-Week Term, August 22, 2024 - September 18, 2024

Open registration begins at 7:00am: April 1, 2024
Admissions application & document deadline: August 1, 2024
Payment due date: August 15, 2024
5-week courses program start date:
Application for December 2024 graduation begins:
August 22, 2024
Last day to add a course - late registration: August 26, 2024
Final non-payment purge at 3:00pm: August 27, 2024
CENSUS date and last day for full refund on dropped courses (not withdrawn): August 27, 2024
Last day to drop/withdraw: September 9, 2024
5-week courses last day: September 18, 2024
Grades due by 12:00pm: September 24, 2024

Fall Second Five-Week Term, September 30, 2024 - October 30, 2024

Admissions application & document deadline: September, 9, 2024
Payment due date: September 20, 2024
5-week courses program start date:
Application for December 2024 graduation begins:
September 30, 2024
Last day to add a course - late registration: October 2, 2024
Final non-payment purge at 3:00pm: October 3, 2024
CENSUS date and last day for full refund on dropped courses (not withdrawn): October 3, 2024
Last day to drop/withdraw with academic penalty: October 21, 2024
5-week courses last day: October 30, 2024
Last day to apply/pay for December 2024 graduation: October 31, 2024
Grades due by 12:00pm: November 6, 2024

Fall Third Five-Week Term, November 4, 2024 - December 5, 2024

Admissions application & document deadline: October 14, 2024
Payment due date: October 28, 2024
5-week courses program start date:
Application for December 2024 graduation begins:
November 4, 2024
Last day to add a course - late registration: November 6, 2024
Final non-payment purge at 3:00pm: November 7, 2024
CENSUS date and last day for full refund on dropped courses (not withdrawn): November 7, 2024
Last day to drop/withdraw: November 22, 2024
5-week courses last day: December 5, 2024
Grades due by 12:00pm: December 16, 2024