Fall Semester 2020

Dates for Fall Semester 2020 are subject to change upon the evolving situation with COVID-19 and the possibility of the opening of our campuses.

August 2020

Event Date Event Description
Saturday, Aug. 01 Viking Experience Student Orientation Session. Note: Due to COVID-19, this event has been canceled. Please complete the Student Orientation online (https://www.delmar.edu/orientation).
Monday, Aug. 03 Last day to drop a class for Summer Semester I (12-weeks’ Session) and Summer Semester II (5-weeks’ and 6-weeks’ Sessions)
Tuesday, Aug. 04 Last day of classes for Summer Semester I (10-weeks’ Session)
Wednesday, Aug. 05–
Thursday, Aug. 06
Final exams for Summer Semester I (10-weeks’ Session)
Friday, Aug. 07 Grades due for Summer Semester I (10-weeks’ Session) via the Web Grade Reporting System by 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 11 Last day of classes for Summer Semester I (12-weeks’ Session) and Summer Semester II (5-weeks’ and 6-weeks’ Sessions)
Wednesday, Aug. 12 Tuition Payment Deadline for On-campus and Online Registration for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions) and 8-weeks’ Sessions; all registration closes at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 12–
Thursday, Aug. 13
Final exams for Summer Semester I (12-weeks’ Session) and Summer Semester II (5-weeks’ and 6-weeks’ Sessions)
Thursday, Aug. 13 Online Registration REOPENS beginning at 12:01 a.m. and On-campus Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions) and 8-weeks’ Sessions
Friday, Aug. 14 Grades due for Summer Semester I (12-weeks’ Session) and Summer Semester II (5-weeks’ and 6-weeks’ Sessions) via the Web Grade Reporting System by 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 14 Summer Semester 2020 Graduation (Note: Will be virtual due to COVID-19)
Monday, Aug. 17 Faculty Return Day/Convocation
Wednesday, Aug. 19 Tuition Payment Deadline for On-campus and Online Registration for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions) and 8-weeks’ Sessions; registration closes at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 20 Online Registration REOPENS beginning at 12:01 a.m. and On-campus Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions) and 8-weeks’ Sessions
Thursday, Aug. 20 Faculty Development Day
Thursday, Aug. 20–
Monday, Oct. 19
Advising, Registration, and Tuition Payment Deadline for 8-weeks’ Session II available until October 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 24 Classes begin for Fall Semester 2020 (16-weeks’ Session and 8-weeks’ Session I)
Monday, Aug. 24–
Tuesday, Aug. 25
On-campus Schedule Changes ONLY (Online Schedule Changes Closed) for Fall Semester 2020 (16-weeks’ Session and 8-weeks’ Session I) available at East and West Campuses from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. All other sessions (12-weeks’ Session, 15-weeks’ Session, and 8-weeks’ Session II) for Fall Semester 2020 will remain open for On-campus and Online Registration.
Tuesday, Aug. 25 Tuition Payment Deadline for On-campus Schedule Changes for Fall Semester 2020 (16-weeks’ Session and 8-weeks’ Session I); registration closes at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 26–
Friday, Aug. 28
Schedule Changes ONLY with Chair Approval for Fall Semester 2020 (16-weeks’ Sessions and 8-weeks’ Session I) available until August 28 at 12:30 p.m.; Tuition Payment Due at time of Schedule Changes Transaction
Monday, Aug. 31 Classes begin for Fall Semester 2020 (15-weeks’ Session)
Monday, Aug. 31 Census Date for 8-weeks’ Session I
Monday, Aug. 31–
Tuesday, Sept. 01
On-campus and Online Schedule Changes ONLY for the Fall Semester 2020 (15-weeks’ Session) available until September 01 at 6:00 p.m.; Tuition Payment Due at time of Schedule Changes Transaction

September 2020

Event Date Event Description
Tuesday, Sept. 01 Tuition Payment Deadline for On-campus and Online Registration for Fall Semester 2020 (15-weeks’ Session) closes at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 02–
Friday, Sept. 04
On-campus Schedule Changes ONLY with Chair Approval for Fall Semester 2020 (15-weeks’ Session) available until September 4 at 12:30 p.m.; Tuition Payment Due at time of Schedule Changes Transaction
Monday, Sept. 07 Labor Day Holiday
Wednesday, Sept. 09 Census Date for Fall Semester 2020 (16-weeks’ Session)
Tuesday, Sept. 15 Census Date for Fall Semester 2020 (15-weeks’ Session)
Monday, Sept. 21 Classes begin for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’ Session)
Monday, Sept. 21–Tuesday, Sept. 22 On-campus and Online Schedule Changes ONLY for the Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’ Session) available until September 22 at 6:00 p.m.; Tuition Payment Due at time of Schedule Changes Transaction
Wednesday, Sept. 23–
Friday, Sept. 25
On-campus Schedule Changes ONLY with Chair Approval for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’ Session) available until September 25 at 12:30 p.m.; Tuition Payment Due at time of Schedule Changes Transaction
Wednesday, Sept. 30 Deadline to Apply for Graduation for Fall Semester 2020

October 2020

Event Date Event Description
Thursday, Oct. 01 Census Date for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’ Session)
Thursday, Oct. 01 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for filing for the 2021–2022 Academic Year
Friday, Oct. 02 Tuition Payment Deadline for On-campus and Online Schedule Changes for 8-weeks’ Session II closes at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 03 Online Registration REOPENS beginning at 12:01 a.m. for Fall Semester 2020 8-weeks’ Session II. For On-Campus/Virtual Registration, please contact your Department of Major for specific instructions. Please see the Advising Directory section of the Catalog for contact information.
Monday, Oct. 05 Last day to drop a class for 8-weeks’ Session I
Thursday, Oct. 15 Last day of classes and final exams for 8-weeks’ Session I
Friday, Oct. 16 Grades due for 8-weeks’ Session I via the Web Grade Reporting System by 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19 Classes begin for 8-weeks’ Session II
Monday, Oct. 19–
Tuesday, Oct. 20
On-campus and Online Schedule Changes for 8-weeks’ Session II available until October 20 at 6:00 p.m.; Tuition Payment Due at time of Schedule Changes Transaction
Tuesday, Oct. 20 Tuition Payment Deadline for On-campus and Online Schedule Changes for 8-weeks’ Session II closes at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 21–
Friday, Oct. 23
Schedule Changes ONLY with Chair Approval for 8-weeks’ Session II available until October 23 at 12:30 p.m.; Tuition Payment Due at time of Schedule
Monday, Oct. 26 Census Date for 8-weeks’ Session II

November 2020

Event Date Event Description
Monday, Nov. 02–
Monday, Dec. 09
Early Advising and On-campus and Online Registration for Spring Semester 2021 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions), 8-weeks’ Sessions, and Maymester Session available until November 30 at 6:30 p.m. For On-Campus/Virtual Registration, please contact your Department of Major for specific instructions. Please see the Advising Directory section of the Catalog for contact information. Tuition Payment Deadline due on December 9 at 6:30 p.m.; Online Registration will remain available through Winter Break.
Thursday, Nov. 12 Viking Experience Student Orientation Session. Note: Due to COVID-19, this in-person event has been cancelled. Please complete Student Orientation online by visiting the New Student Orientation website.
Monday, Nov. 23 Last day to drop a class for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions)
Tuesday, Nov. 24 Last day of classes before Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, Nov. 25–
Saturday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, Nov. 30 Classes Resume/Offices Open
Monday, Nov. 30 Last day to drop a class for Fall Semester 2020 for 8-weeks’ Session II

December 2020

Event Date Event Description
Wednesday, Dec. 02 Last day of classes for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions)
Thursday, Dec. 03–
Wednesday, Dec. 09
Final exams for Fall Semester 2020 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions)
Wednesday, Dec. 09 Last day of classes and final exams for 8-weeks’ Session II
Wednesday, Dec. 09 Tuition Payment Deadline for On-campus and Online Registration for Spring Semester 2021 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions), 8-weeks’ Sessions, and Maymester Session; all registration closes at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 10 Last day of classes for Fall Semester 2019 (15-weeks’ and 16-weeks’ Sessions)
Friday, Dec. 11 Fall Semester 2020 Graduation will be virtual due to COVID-19
Friday, Dec. 11 Grades due for the 8-weeks’ Session II and for the 12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions via the Web Grade Reporting System by 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 18 Offices close for Winter Break at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 18 Early Advising and On-campus Registration for Spring Semester 2021 (12-weeks’, 15-weeks’, and 16-weeks’ Sessions), 8-weeks’ Sessions, and Maymester Session available until 12:30 p.m. For On-Campus/Virtual Registration, please contact your Department of Major for specific instructions. Please see the Advising Directory section of the Catalog for contact information. Online Registration will remain available through Winter Break; Tuition Payment Deadline on January 06 at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 21–
Sunday, Jan. 03
Offices close for Winter Break