Spring 2021 Dates and Deadlines
Refer to this calendar for your first day to register as well as deadlines for enrollment major activities--last day to add or drop, last day to withdraw, semester beginning and end dates, etc. Where appropriate, dates are given for each part of term--FULL, 1ST, 2ND, and TN eCampus (formerly RODP).
For TN eCampus Term 2 (7-week) part of term, see the TN eCampus Academic Calendar.
Note:
For Fee Payment and Refund deadlines, refer to University & Student Business Services Calendars.
Degree-seeking students must be advised before registering, Undergraduate students should visit Academic Advising for advising information.
When registration opens for your classification, it opens at 8:00 am and remains open throughout the regular registration period.
Check Your Registration Status Before Registering
1st Day to Register:
- Degree Seeking Graduate - November 9, 2020
+ Honors Students
+ Veterans
+ Students registered with Disability Resources for Students (DRS) - Seniors - November 10, 2020
- Juniors - November 11, 2020
- Sophomores - November 12, 2020
- Freshmen - November 16, 2020
- Non-Degree Seeking - November 18, 2020
- PC191/TN Employees & Elite Student Audit - Refer to University & Student Business Services calendars.
Last Day of Regular Registration:
- FULL - January 15, 2021
- 1ST - January 15, 2021
- 2ND - March 9, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - January 15, 2021
Late Registration - $100 Late Registration Fee:
- FULL - January 16-22, 2021
- 1ST - January 16-20, 2021
- 2ND - March 10-11, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - January 16-22, 2021
Last Day to Add or Change Sections:
- FULL - January 22, 2021
- 1ST - January 20, 2021
- 2ND - March 11, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - January 22, 2021
SUMMER 2021 Regular Registration Begins: April 5, 2021, 8:00am
FALL 2021 Regular Registration Begins: April 5, 2021, 8:00am
Fee Payment / Financial Aid
For Enrollment Fee Payment and Financial Aid Disbursement schedules, visit the University & Student Business Services website.
Drop / Withdraw / Refund Deadlines
Refunds: Visit the University & Student Business Services website for Refund Deadlines.
Note: For TN eCampus Term 2 (7-week) classes, see the TN eCampus Academic Calendar.
Drop Period - No grade(s) assigned; course(s) will not appear on your transcript:
- FULL - January 19 - February 1, 2021
- 1ST - January 19 - February 1, 2021
- 2ND - March 10-23, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - January 19 - February 1, 2021
Withdrawal Period - "W" grade(s) assigned; course(s) will appear on your transcript:
- FULL - February 2 - March 19, 2021
- 1ST - February 2-10, 2021
- 2ND - March 24 - April 3, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - February 2 - March 19, 2021
Class Meetings, Breaks, & Final Exams
Note: For TN eCampus Term 2 (7-week) classes, see the TN eCampus Academic Calendar.
M. L. King Holiday (All University Offices CLOSED): January 18, 2021
Term/Part of Term Lengths:
- FULL - January 19 - May 6, 2021
- 1ST - January 19 - March 5, 2021
- 2ND - March 10 - April 27, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - January 19 - May 5, 2021
Classes Begin:
- FULL - January 19, 2021
- 1ST - January 19, 2021
- 2ND - March 10, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - January 19, 2021
Wellness Breaks:
- FULL - March 8-9 and April 8-9, 2021
- 1ST - n/a
- 2ND - April 8-9, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - March 8-12, 2021
Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward): March 14, 2021
Classes End:
- FULL - April 27, 2021
- 1ST - March 5, 2021
- 2ND - April 27, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - April 29, 2021
Study Days (Full Term - Classes do not meet) - April 28-29, 2021
Final Exams:
- FULL - View Schedule.
- 1ST - March 5, 2021 OR last class meeting
- 2ND - April 27, 2021 OR last class meeting
- TN eCampus (RODP) - Refer to your course syllabus.
Graduation / Commencement
Grades & Attendance
Faculty Report Initial Class Attendance: First Day Class Meets
Remove FALL 2020 UNDERGRADUATE "I" Grades: January 27, 2021
Remove FALL 2020 GRADUATE "I" Grades: March 15, 2021
Midterm Grading (Full part of term only): March 8-12
Faculty Deadline for Web Grade Entry:
- FULL - May 10, 2021
- 1ST - March 8, 2021
- 2ND - May 10, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - n/a
Final, Official Grades Available (Thursday following the term's last exam):
- FULL - May 13, 2021
- 1ST - March 11, 2021
- 2ND - May 13, 2021
- TN eCampus (RODP) - May 13, 2021
Residence Halls
Check with Residence Life.