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Spring 2021
Summer 2021
Fall 2021
Archive & Future Term Calendars 

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ASU regularly offers classes in the fall, spring and summer terms with the following components:

Fall/Spring Session A:
first 7.5-week session
Fall/Spring Session B:
second 7.5-week session
Fall/Spring Session C:
full semester (15 weeks plus final exams)

Summer Session A:
first 6-week session
Summer Session B:
second 6-week session
Summer Session C:
8-week session

If a class is scheduled in a session other than Session A, B or C, the drop/add/withdrawal deadlines are prorated based on the length of the class. Check the calendar icon deadlines next to each class on your schedule in My ASU for the prorated deadline dates.

Academic Calendar

Spring 2021

Session A: Monday, 1/11/2021 – Tuesday, 3/2/2021
Session B: Monday, 3/8/2021 – Friday, 4/23/2021 (ASU Online and iCourses may end on Tuesday, 4/27/2021)
Session C: Monday, 1/11/2021 – Friday, 4/23/2021 (Final Exams 4/26/2021 – 5/1/2021)
Schedule of Classes Available
September 22, 2020
Registration and Tuition Guide Available
September 22, 2020
Registration Dates Begin
ASU Online students: September 29, 2020
In-Person students: October 19, 2020
$50.00 Late Registration Fee Begins (does not apply to ASU Online students) Session A
January 3, 2021		 Session B
February 28, 2021		 Session C
January 3, 2021
Classes Begin Session A
January 11, 2021
Session B
March 8, 2021
 Session C
January 11, 2021
Tuition Fee Payment Deadline - for registration from 9/28/2020 through 1/18/2021.  For more information see Tuition and Deadlines January 25, 2021
Automatic ASU Payment Plan Enrollment - Students who registered through January 18 and who have unpaid tuition and other eligible payment plan charges will be automatically enrolled in the ASU Payment Plan. TBD
Academic Status Reports – Faculty have the opportunity to provide weekly feedback during each session.  Students can view ASRs in MyASU within 24 hours after each weekly reporting period closes on Sundays Session A
January 11 - February 21, 2021		 Session B
March 8 - April 18, 2021		 Session C
January 11 - April 18, 2021
Last Day to Register or Drop/Add Without College Approval Session A
January 12, 2021		 Session B
March 9, 2021		 Session C
January 17, 2021
Residency Classification Petition Deadline
January 15, 2021
Tuition & Fees 100% Refund Deadline - For more information see Tuition and Refund Policy. Note: If you choose to drop a class or withdraw from ASU after this deadline, you may receive a bill for the financial aid used to cover those classes. Session A
January 17, 2021		 Session B
March 14, 2021		 Session C
January 24, 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observed
Classes excused/University closed
 January 18, 2021
University 21st Day Session A
February 1, 2021		 Session B
March 29, 2021		 Session C
February 1, 2021
Deadline to Apply for Graduation
(See also, Online Grad Fair, dates and times)
 February 15, 2021
University 45th Day February 24, 2021
Tuition Fee Payment Deadline – For registration from 1/19/2021 to 2/18/2021.  For more information see Tuition and Deadlines February 25, 2021
Sun Devil Giving Day March 18, 2021
Tuition Fee Payment Deadline – For registration from 2/19/2021 to 3/18/2021.  For more information see Tuition and Deadlines March 25, 2021

Course Withdrawal Deadline

 Session A
January 29, 2021		 Session B
March 26, 2021		 Session C
March 28, 2021
Complete Session Withdrawal Deadline
As part of a complete session withdrawal a student must withdraw from all classes in a session.  Beginning the first day of classes, undergraduate students are required to contact their college/school to facilitate the withdrawal process.  For more information click here.		 Session A
March 2, 2021		 Session B
April 23, 2021		 Session C
April 23, 2021
Classes End/
Last Day to Process Transactions
(Session B ASU Online & iCourses may end Tuesday, 4/27/2021)
 Session A
March 2, 2021

Session B
April 23, 2021

 Session C
April 23, 2021
Study Days Session A
N/A		 Session B
N/A		 April 24-25, 2021
Final Exams Session A
Last day of classes		 Session B
Last day of classes		 Session C
April 26 - May 1, 2021
Final Grades Due Session A
March 5, 2021		 Session B
April 26-May 3, 2021		 Session C
April 26-May 3, 2021
Commencement - (Graduate and Undergraduate)
May 3, 2021
Degree Conferral Date May 3, 2021
Grade Replacement/Academic Standing Processing
May 4-5, 2021

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Summer 2021

Session A: Monday, 5/17/2021 – Friday, 6/25/2021
Session B: Wednesday, 6/30/2021 – Tuesday, 8/10/2021
Session C: Monday, 5/17/2021 – Friday, 7/9/2021
Schedule of Classes Available
February 2, 2021
Registration Begins February 3, 2021
Tuition Fee Payment Deadline - for registration through 5/18/2021.  For more information see Tuition and Deadlines May 25, 2021
$50.00 Late Registration Fee Begins (does not apply to ASU Online students) Session A
TBD		 Session B
TBD		 Session C
TBD
Classes Begin Session A
May 17, 2021		 Session B
June 30, 2021		 Session C
May 17, 2021
Academic Status Reports – Faculty have the opportunity to provide weekly feedback during each session.  Students can view ASRs in MyASU within 24 hours after each weekly reporting period closes on Sundays Session A
TBD		 Session B
TBD		 Session C
TBD
Last Day to Register or Drop/Add Without College Approval Session A
May 18, 2021		 Session B
July 1, 2021		 Session C
May 18, 2021
Residency Classification Petition Deadline
May 18, 2021
Tuition & Fees 100% Refund Deadline - For more information see Tuition and Refund Policy. Note: If you choose to drop a class or withdraw from ASU after this deadline, you may receive a bill for the financial aid used to cover those classes. Session A
TBD		 Session B
TBD		 Session C
TBD
Memorial Day Observed
Classes excused/University closed
 May 31, 2021

Course Withdrawal Deadline

 Session A
June 6, 2021		 Session B
July 20, 2021		 Session C
June 6, 2021
Deadline to Apply for Graduation June 15, 2021
Tuition Fee Payment Deadline - for registration from 5/19/2021 to 6/18/2021.  For more information see Tuition and Deadlines June 25, 2021
Independence Day Observed
Classes excused/University closed
 July 5, 2021
Tuition Fee Payment Deadline - for registration from 6/19/2021 to 7/18/2021.  For more information see Tuition and Deadlines July 25, 2021
Complete Session Withdrawal Deadline Session A
June 25, 2021		 Session B
August 10, 2021		 Session C
July 9, 2021
Classes End/
Last Day to Process Transactions
 Session A
June 25, 2021		 Session B
August 10, 2021		 Session C
July 9, 2021
Final Grades Due Session A
June 27, 2021		 Session B
August 12, 2021		 Session C
July 11, 2021
Degree Conferral Date
August 10, 2021
Grade Replacement/Academic Standing Processing
August 13, 2021

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Fall 2021

Session A:  Thursday, 8/19/2021 – Friday 10/8/2021
Session B:  Wednesday, 10/13/2021 – Friday 12/3/2021
Session C:  Thursday, 8/19/2021 – Friday 12/3/2021 (Final exams 12/6/2021 – 12/11/2021)
Schedule of Classes Available
February 15, 2021
Registration and Tuition Guide Available
February 15, 2021
Registration Dates Begin
February 18, 2021
$50.00 Late Registration Fee Begins (does not apply to ASU Online students) Session A
TBD		 Session B
TBD		 Session C
TBD
Classes Begin Session A
August 19, 2021		 Session B
October 13, 2021		 Session C
August 19, 2021
Tuition Fee Payment Deadline – For registration through 8/18/2021.  For more information see Tuition and Deadlines August 25, 2021
Automatic ASU Payment Plan Enrollment
Students who registered through January 18 and who have unpaid tuition and other eligible payment plan charges will be automatically enrolled in the ASU Payment Plan.
 TBD
Academic Status Reports – Faculty have the opportunity to provide weekly feedback during each session.  Students can view ASRs in MyASU within 24 hours after each weekly reporting period closes on Sunday. Session A
TBD		 Session B
TBD		 Session C
TBD
Extended Hours (Registration Sites Only) TBD
Last Day to Register or Drop/Add Without College Approval Session A
August 20, 2021		 Session B
October 14, 2021		 Session C
August 25, 2021
Residency Classification Petition Deadline August 25, 2021
Labor Day Observed
Classes excused/University closed
 September 6, 2021
Tuition & Fees 100% Refund Deadline - For more information see Tuition and Refund Policy. Note: If you choose to drop a class or withdraw from ASU after this deadline, you may receive a bill for the financial aid used to cover those classes. Session A
August 25, 2021		 Session B
October 19, 2021		 Session C
September 1, 2021
University 21st Day Session A
September 8, 2021		 Session B
November 2, 2021		 Session C
September 8, 2021
Tuition Fee Payment Deadline – For registration from 8/19/2021 to 9/18/2021.  For more information see Tuition and Deadlines September 25, 2021
Deadline to Apply for Graduation October 1, 2021
University 45th Day October 2, 2021
Fall Break
Classes excused/University open
October 9 - 12, 2021
Tuition Fee Payment Deadline – For registration from 9/19/2021 to 10/25/2021.  For more information see Tuition and Deadlines October 25, 2021
Course Withdrawal Deadline Session A
September 8, 2021		 Session B
November 2, 2021		 Session C
November 3, 2021
Veterans Day Observed
Classes excused/University closed
 November 11, 2021
Thanksgiving Holiday Observed
Classes excused/University closed
 November 25 - 26, 2021
Complete Session Withdrawal Deadline
As part of a complete session withdrawal a student must withdraw from all classes in a session.  Beginning the first day of classes, undergraduate students are required to contact their college/school to facilitate the withdrawal process.  For more information click here.		 Session A
October 8, 2021		 Session B
December 3, 2021		 Session C
December 3, 2021
Classes End/
Last Day to Process Transactions
 Session A
October 8, 2021		 Session B
December 3, 2021		 Session C
December 3, 2021
Study Days Session A
N/A		 Session B
N/A		 Session C
December 4-5, 2021
Final Exams Session A
Last day of classes		 Session B
Last day of classes		 Session C
December 6-11, 2021
Final Grades Due Session A
October 11, 2021		 Session B
December 6-13, 2021		 Session C
December 6-13, 2021
Commencement - (Graduate and Undergraduate)
December 13, 2021
Degree Conferral Date
December 13, 2021
Grade Replacement/Academic Standing Processing
December 14-15, 2021
Holiday Break
Classes excused/University closed
 December 24 – 27, 2021

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