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Spring/Summer 2021 Academic Calendar Download Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Drop and Add | March 22 - May 14 |
| Payment Deadline | April 30 by 5:00 pm |
| Classes Begin - 1st 6 and 12 weeks | May 10 |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline - 1st 6 and 12 weeks | May 14 by 5:00 pm |
| Last Day to Add or Register - 1st 6 and 12 weeks | May 14 by 5:00 pm |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 1st 6 weeks | May 21 by 5:00 pm |
| Memorial Day Recess | May 31 |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 12 weeks | June 4 by 5:00 pm |
| Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline - 1st 6 weeks | June 11 by 5:00 pm |
| Classes End - 1st 6 weeks | June 21 |
| Examinations - 1st 6 weeks | June 22-23 |
| Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline - 12 weeks | June 25 by 5:00 pm |
| Classes Begin - 2nd 6 weeks (starts 8th week) | June 28 |
| Grades Due from Faculty | June 28 by 12:00 pm |
| 1st 6 weeks Grades Available to Students | June 30 |
| Last Day to Add or Register - 2nd 6 weeks | July 2 by 5:00 pm |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline - 2nd 6 weeks | July 2 by 5:00 pm |
| Independence Day Recess | July 5 |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 2nd 6 weeks | July 9 by 5:00 pm |
| Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline - 2nd 6 weeks | July 30 by 5:00 pm |
| Classes End - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 9 |
| Examinations - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 10-11 |
| Grades Due from Faculty - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 16 by 12:00 pm |
| Grades Available to Students - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 18 |
The posted refund deadlines apply to courses that meet the entire semester/session. Classes that meet for only part of the session/semester have different refund deadlines. Those refund deadlines can be found by using the searchable course schedule or by contacting the Registrar’s Office at (616) 331-3327 or email regdept@gvsu.edu.
Tuition refunds are based on the difference between the amount paid and the amount due for credits remaining after courses are dropped. The block tuition rate may result in a smaller or no refund being available for dropping a course. The Tuition Refund Calculation page has additional information and examples. Please contact the Registrar's Office for more information.
Visit our calendars page for past and future semester dates and a printer-friendly version of the registration calendar.
Fall 2021 Academic Calendar Download Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Drop and Add | March 22 - September 3 |
| Payment Deadline | August 20 by 5:00 pm |
| Convocation | August 27 |
| Classes Begin | August 30 |
| Credit/No Credit Deadline | September 3 by 5:00 pm |
| Last day to Add, Register, or Pay | September 3 by 5:00 pm |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline | September 3 by 5:00 pm |
| Labor Day Recess | September 5-6 |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline | September 24 by 5:00 pm |
| Mid-term Evaluations | October 11-15 |
| Mid-term Grades Due from Faculty | October 19 by 12:00 pm |
| Mid-term Grades Available to Students | October 21 |
| Fall Break | October 24-26 |
| Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline | October 29 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 24-28 |
| Classes End and Commencement | December 11 |
| Examination Week | December 13-18 |
| Semester Ends | December 18 |
| Grades Due from Faculty | December 21 by 12:00 pm |
| Grades Available to Students | December 23 |
The posted refund deadlines apply to courses that meet the entire semester/session. Classes that meet for only part of the session/semester have different refund deadlines. Those refund deadlines can be found by using the searchable course schedule or by contacting the Registrar’s Office at (616) 331-3327 or email regdept@gvsu.edu.
For any course, the credit/no credit deadline is the same as the 100% tuition refund deadline for that course.
Tuition refunds are based on the difference between the amount paid and the amount due for credits remaining after courses are dropped. The block tuition rate may result in a smaller or no refund being available for dropping a course. The Tuition Refund Calculation page has additional information and examples. Please contact the Registrar's Office for more information.
Visit our calendars page for past and future semester dates and a printer-friendly version of the registration calendar.
Grand Valley State University offers students the ability to take 15 credits for the same cost as 12 credits.
Fall 2021 Final Exam Schedule
For exam schedule conflicts, such as three or more exams on the same day, students should contact their professors for possible alternate exam times. Questions about the examination policy should be directed to Dr. Suzeanne Benet (benets@gvsu.edu), Provost Office.
Fall examination periods are scheduled on the basis of the first lecture of the week for the course. All types of hybrid courses and any course not fitting this schedule will have examinations arranged by the instructor in consultation with the Registrar's Office.
Sections that do not match the schedule will show as "Unavailable". Instructors of these sections will work with their students to schedule a time with the Registrar's Office that works with the students' other final exams.
Questions about scheduling an exam time for any courses not fitting this schedule should be directed to Dan Vainner (vainneda@gvsu.edu), Registrar's Office.
Class Held
Class Time: at
| Class Time | Exam |
|---|---|
| Monday at 8:00 am | Monday, December 13, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Monday at 8:30 am | Monday, December 13, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Monday at 9:00 am | Wednesday, December 15, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Monday at 9:30 am | Wednesday, December 15, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Monday at 10:00 am | Monday, December 13, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Monday at 10:30 am | Monday, December 13, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Monday at 11:00 am | Wednesday, December 15, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Monday at 11:30 am | Wednesday, December 15, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Monday at 12:00 pm | Wednesday, December 15, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Monday at 12:30 pm | Wednesday, December 15, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Monday at 1:00 pm | Monday, December 13, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Monday at 1:30 pm | Monday, December 13, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Monday at 2:00 pm | Wednesday, December 15, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Monday at 2:30 pm | Wednesday, December 15, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Monday at 3:00 pm | Monday, December 13, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Monday at 3:30 pm | Monday, December 13, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Monday at 4:00 pm | Wednesday, December 15, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Monday at 4:30 pm | Wednesday, December 15, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Monday at 5:00 pm | Monday, December 13, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Class Time | Exam |
|---|---|
| Tuesday at 8:00 am | Thursday, December 16, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Tuesday at 8:30 am | Thursday, December 16, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Tuesday at 9:00 am | Tuesday, December 14, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Tuesday at 9:30 am | Tuesday, December 14, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Tuesday at 10:00 am | Thursday, December 16, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Tuesday at 10:30 am | Thursday, December 16, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Tuesday at 11:00 am | Tuesday, December 14, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Tuesday at 11:30 am | Tuesday, December 14, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Tuesday at 12:00 pm | Thursday, December 16, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 12:30 pm | Thursday, December 16, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 1:00 pm | Tuesday, December 14, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 1:30 pm | Tuesday, December 14, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 2:00 pm | Thursday, December 16, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 2:30 pm | Thursday, December 16, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 3:00 pm | Tuesday, December 14, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 3:30 pm | Tuesday, December 14, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 4:00 pm | Tuesday, December 14, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 4:30 pm | Monday, December 14, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 5:00 pm | Thursday, December 16, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Class Time | Exam |
|---|---|
| Wednesday at 8:00 am | Friday, December 17, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Wednesday at 8:30 am | Friday, December 17, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Wednesday at 12:00 pm | Friday, December 17, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Wednesday at 12:30 pm | Friday, December 17, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Wednesday at 1:00 pm | Friday, December 17, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 1:30 pm | Friday, December 17, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 2:00 pm | Friday, December 17, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 2:30 pm | Friday, December 17, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 3:00 pm | Friday, December 17, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 3:30 pm | Friday, December 17, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
Instructors of sections that have their first meeting times on Thursday before 5:30pm will work with their students to schedule a time that works with the students' other final exams. Those meeting at 5:30pm or later on Thursdays will have their final exam Thursday beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Instructors of sections that have their first meeting times on Thursday before 5:30pm will work with their students to schedule a time that works with the students' other final exams. Those meeting at 5:30pm or later on Thursdays will have their final exam Thursday beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Instructors of sections that have their first meeting times on Thursday before 5:30pm will work with their students to schedule a time that works with the students' other final exams. Those meeting at 5:30pm or later on Thursdays will have their final exam Thursday beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Instructors of sections that have their first meeting times on Thursday before 5:30pm will work with their students to schedule a time that works with the students' other final exams. Those meeting at 5:30pm or later on Thursdays will have their final exam Thursday beginning at 6:00 p.m.
| Class Time | Exam |
|---|---|
| Friday at 9:00 am | Friday, December 17, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Friday at 1:30 pm | Friday, December 17, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
Evening Classes: Final examinations for evening classes (those beginning 5:30 p.m. or later) will be held on the first regular meeting time during the final examination period. Note that classes which begin at 5:30 p.m. will begin their exams at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday Classes: Final examinations will be held during the regular meeting time.
Common Exams: Some courses with multiple sections hold common exams outside of the schedule noted above. The instructor will announce the examination time in class.
Online Synchronous Classes: Use the above final exam schedule template. Instructors may choose to offer a longer exam window for synchronous online courses.
Online Asynchronous Classes: Final exams will be held within a 24-48 hour window to allow students to fit in the activity/assignment/exam around their other scheduled exams.
Hybrid Classes: All types of hybrid sections do not automatically get a final exam scheduled. If a final exam is desired, instructors will work with their department and Registrar’s Office to schedule a day/time and room. Ideally, this will be done consulting the schedule on this page based on the first in-person class meeting day. There may be a few student conflicts and we encourage faculty to be flexible for these cases.