The academic calendar consists of 16-week terms in fall and spring. In winter and summer 2- week intensive classes are offered. The specific beginning and ending dates defining the time period covered by the catalog are as follows:
2020 – 2021 Academic Year
| Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | |
| Length | 16 weeks | 3 weeks | 16 weeks | 3 weeks |
| Registration | Aug 10-21 | Dec 14 – Dec 18 | Jan 18 – Jan 29 | Jul 12-23 |
| Classes begin | Aug 24 | Dec 21 | Feb 1 | Jul 26 |
| Drop deadline | Sep 4 | Dec 22 | Feb 12 | Jun 27 |
| Add deadline | Sep 4 | Dec 22 | Feb 12 | Jun 27 |
| Withdrawal | Sep 25 | Dec 24 | Mar 5 | Jul 30 |
| Finals | Dec 7 | Jan 8 | May 17 | Aug 13 |
| Classes end | Dec 11 | Jan 8 | May 21 | Aug 13 |
| Grades due | Dec 18 | Jan 15 | May 28 | Aug 20 |
Holidays (observed) are New Year’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.