For the health and safety of the Grand Valley community, remote academic instruction will continue through June 17. The Admissions office is available to answer calls Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 616-331-2025 or 1-800-748-0246 or email admissions@gvsu.edu. Additional instructions and updates at www.gvsu.edu/coronavirus
Winter 2020 Academic Calendar Download Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Drop and Add | March 18 - January 10 |
| Payment Deadline | December 13 by 5:00 pm |
| Classes Begin | January 6 |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline | January 10 by 5:00 pm |
| Last Day to Add, Register, or Pay | January 10 by 5:00 pm |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Recess | January 20 |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline | January 31 by 5:00 pm |
| Mid-term Evaluations | February 17-21 |
| Mid-term Grades Due from Faculty | February 25 by 12:00 pm |
| Mid-term Grades Available to Students | February 27 |
| Spring Break | March 1-8 |
| Deadline to Initiate CR/NC for the Winter 2020 Semester | March 31 |
| Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline | April 6 |
| Classes End | April 18 |
| Examination Week | April 20-25 |
| Commencement (Postponed, candidates will be notified when decision is made) | April 24-25 |
| Semester Ends | April 25 |
| Grades Due from Faculty | April 28 by 12:00 pm |
| Grades Available to Students | April 30 |
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.
Visit our calendars page for past and future semester dates and the registration calendar.
Grand Valley State University offers students the ability to take 15 credits for the same cost as 12 credits.
Winter 2020 Final Exam template can be found on the Faculty/Staff page (login required).
2020-21 Advanced Registration Schedule (March 16 - April 1, 2020)
Note: Registration dates are based on earned credits plus Winter 2020 attempted credits.
| Event |
|---|
| ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS (All graduate levels) |
| March 16 |
| SENIOR (85+ Credits) |
| 120+ credits: March 17 |
| 106-119 credits: March 18 |
| 94-105 credits: March 19 |
| 85-93 credits: March 20 |
| JUNIOR (55 - 84 Credits) |
| 72-84 credits: March 23 |
| 62-71 credits: March 24 |
| 55-61 credits: March 25 |
| SOPHOMORE (25 - 54 Credits) |
| 41-54 credits: March 26 |
| 31-40 credits: March 27 |
| 25-30 credits: March 30 |
| FRESHMAN (0 - 24 Credits) |
| 0-24 credits: March 31 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION |
| Begins April 1 |
| FIRST TIME NON-DEGREE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS |
| Begins April 1 |
| FIRST TIME DEGREE SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES |
| At Orientation |
A printer-friendly version of the 2020/2021 academic schedule is available online. For additional information about the advanced registration calendar visit our registration status page.
Undergraduates who are in other than good standing must obtain the signature of their advisor. All students are encouraged to discuss program choices with their advisor and review their myPath prior to registration.
Grand Valley State University offers students the ability to take 15 credits for the same cost as 12 credits.
Winter 2020 Final Exam Schedule
Winter examination periods are scheduled on the basis of the first lecture of the week for the course. Courses not fitting this schedule will have examinations arranged by the instructor in consultation with the Dean's Office. Examinations for Winter 2020 will be taken remotely. Take-home exams are due at the time scheduled for a final examination for the course in question.
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. Questions concerning exam changes should be directed to Dan Vainner (vainneda@gvsu.edu), Office of the Registrar.
Class Held
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| Class Time | Exam |
|---|---|
| Monday at 8:00 am | Monday, April 20, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Monday at 8:30 am | Monday, April 20, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Monday at 9:00 am | Wednesday, April 22, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Monday at 9:30 am | Wednesday, April 22, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Monday at 10:00 am | Monday, April 20, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Monday at 10:30 am | Monday, April 20, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Monday at 11:00 am | Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Monday at 11:30 am | Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Monday at 12:00 pm | Wednesday, April 22, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Monday at 12:30 pm | Wednesday, April 22, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Monday at 1:00 pm | Monday, April 20, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Monday at 1:30 pm | Monday, April 20, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Monday at 2:00 pm | Wednesday, April 22, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Monday at 2:30 pm | Wednesday, April 22, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Monday at 3:00 pm | Monday, April 20, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Monday at 3:30 pm | Monday, April 20, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Monday at 4:00 pm | Wednesday, April 22, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Monday at 4:30 pm | Wednesday, April 22, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Monday at 5:00 pm | Monday, April 20, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Class Time | Exam |
|---|---|
| Tuesday at 8:00 am | Thursday, April 23, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Tuesday at 8:30 am | Thursday, April 23, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Tuesday at 9:00 am | Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Tuesday at 9:30 am | Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Tuesday at 10:00 am | Thursday, April 23, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Tuesday at 10:30 am | Thursday, April 23, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Tuesday at 11:00 am | Tuesday, April 21, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Tuesday at 11:30 am | Tuesday, April 21, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Tuesday at 12:00 pm | Thursday, April 23, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 12:30 pm | Thursday, April 23, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 1:00 pm | Tuesday, April 21, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 1:30 pm | Tuesday, April 21, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 2:00 pm | Thursday, April 23, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 2:30 pm | Thursday, April 23, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 3:00 pm | Tuesday, April 21, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 3:30 pm | Tuesday, April 21, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 4:00 pm | Tuesday, April 21, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 4:30 pm | Tuesday, April 21, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Tuesday at 5:00 pm | Thursday, April 23, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Class Time | Exam |
|---|---|
| Wednesday at 8:00 am | Friday, April 24, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Wednesday at 8:30 am | Friday, April 24, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
| Wednesday at 12:00 pm | Friday, April 24, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Wednesday at 12:30 pm | Friday, April 24, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Wednesday at 1:00 pm | Friday, April 24, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 1:30 pm | Friday, April 24, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 2:00 pm | Friday, April 24, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 2:30 pm | Friday, April 24, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 3:00 pm | Friday, April 24, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Wednesday at 3:30 pm | Friday, April 24, 4:00 pm - 5:50 pm |
| Class Time | Exam |
|---|---|
| Friday at 9:00 am | Friday, April 24, 10:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Friday at 1:30 pm | Friday, April 24, 8:00 am - 9:50 am |
Note: If your examination time does not appear above, it will be announced in class by your instructor after the beginning of the semester.
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.
Online Classes: Final examinations for online classes will be given during exam week, at a time arranged by the instructor. The instructor will work with student to ensure that the online exam time does not directly overlap with students’ other scheduled examinations.
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.
Spring/Summer 2020 Academic Calendar Download Calendar
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Drop and Add | March 16 - May 8 |
| Payment Deadline | May 1 by 5:00 pm |
| Classes Begin - 1st 6 and 12 weeks | May 4 |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline - 1st 6 and 12 weeks | May 8 by 5:00 pm |
| Last Day to Add or Register - 1st 6 and 12 weeks | May 8 by 5:00 pm |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 1st 6 weeks | May 15 by 5:00 pm |
| Memorial Day Recess | May 25 |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 12 weeks | May 29 by 5:00 pm |
| Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline - 1st 6 weeks | June 5 |
| Classes End - 1st 6 weeks | June 15 |
| Examinations - 1st 6 weeks | June 16-17 |
| Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline - 12 weeks | June 19 |
| Classes Begin - 2nd 6 weeks | June 22 |
| Grades Due from Faculty | June 22 by 12:00 pm |
| 1st 6 weeks Grades Available to Students | June 24 |
| Last Day to Add or Register - 2nd 6 weeks | June 26 by 5:00 pm |
| 100% Tuition Refund Deadline - 2nd 6 weeks | June 26 by 5:00 pm |
| Independence Day Recess | July 3 |
| 75% Tuition Refund Deadline - 2nd 6 weeks | July 6 by 5:00 pm |
| Drop with a "W" Grade Deadline - 2nd 6 weeks | July 24 |
| Classes End - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 1 |
| Examinations - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 3-4 |
| Grades Due from Faculty - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 10 by 12:00 pm |
| Grades Available to Students - 2nd 6 and 12 weeks | August 12 |
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. 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. 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.
