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2021 Spring Semester (updated October 28, 2020)
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Important Dates |
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| Open registration begins Spring 2021 | November 2, 2020 |
| Payment deadline for registered students | See Business Office |
| First day to charge books to Financial Aid Spring 2021 | January 4, 2021 |
| Adjunct Faculty Convocation | January 7, 2021 |
| Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (college closed) | January 18, 2021 |
| Last day to return textbooks for full refund (with receipt, in original condition) | January 19, 2021 |
| Deadline for graduation applications Spring 2021 | January 29, 2021 |
| Last day to submit online applications for Reynolds scholarships 2021-22 | March 1, 2021 |
| FAFSA submission priority date Summer 2021 | March 15, 2021 |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 15-20, 2021 |
| Classified Professional Development Day (no services) | March 16, 2021 |
| Last day to charge textbooks to Financial Aid Spring 2021 | March 22, 2021 |
| Domicile appeals deadline Summer 2021 | April 1, 2021 |
| Federal Direct Loan application submission date to ensure payment by 1st due date Summer 2021 | April 1, 2021 |
| Date to submit required Financial Aid documents to ensure payment by 1st due date Summer 2021 | April 15, 2021 |
| Grades due | May 4, 2021 by 12pm |
| Faculty Professional Development Day | May 12, 2021 |
| Employee Recognition and Awards Program | May 13, 2021 |
| Graduation, VCU Siegel Center (subject to change dependent on health guidelines) | May 16, 2021 |
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Regular Session (15 Weeks) |
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| Classes begin | January 11, 2021 |
| Add/Drop | January 11-15, 2021 |
| Last day to add class | January 15, 2021 |
| Last day to drop with refund | January 26, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw* from class with a grade of “W” | March 22, 2021 |
| Classes end | April 26, 2021 |
| Examination period | April 27 - May 3, 2021 |
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Twelve-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | February 2, 2021 |
| Add/Drop | February 2-5, 2021 |
| Last day to add class | February 5, 2021 |
| Last day to drop with refund | February 12, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw* from class with a grade of “W” | March 30, 2021 |
| Classes end | May 3, 2021 |
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Ten-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | February 16, 2021 |
| Add/Drop | February 16-19, 2021 |
| Last day to add class | February 19, 2021 |
| Last day to drop with refund | February 25, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw* from class with a grade of “W” | April 5, 2021 |
| Classes end | May 3, 2021 |
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First Seven-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | January 11, 2021 |
| Add/Drop | January 11-13, 2021 |
| Last day to add class | January 13, 2021 |
| Last day to drop with refund | January 15, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw* from class with a grade of “W” | February 9, 2021 |
| Classes end | March 1, 2021 |
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Second Seven-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | March 9, 2021 |
| Add/Drop | March 9-11, 2021 |
| Last day to add class | March 11, 2021 |
| Last day to drop with refund | March 22, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw* from class with a grade of “W” | April 13, 2021 |
| Classes end | May 3, 2021 |
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First Five-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | January 11, 2021 |
| Add/Drop | January 11-12, 2021 |
| Last day to add class | January 12, 2021 |
| Last day to drop with refund | January 14, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw* from class with a grade of “W” | February 1, 2021 |
| Classes end | February 15, 2021 |
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Second Five-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | February 16, 2021 |
| Add/Drop | February 16-17, 2021 |
| Last day to add class | February 17, 2021 |
| Last day to drop with refund | February 19, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw* from class with a grade of “W” | March 8, 2021 |
| Classes end | March 29, 2021 |
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Third Five-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | March 30, 2021 |
| Add/Drop | March 30-31, 2021 |
| Last day to add class | March 31, 2021 |
| Last day to drop with refund | April 2, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw* from class with a grade of “W” | April 19, 2021 |
| Classes end | May 3, 2021 |
*Withdrawals must be done at Advising Services or by calling (804) 523-6464.
