Graduate Arts & Sciences
Academic Calendar Dates
William & Mary's phased plan to reopen campus for in-person operations will include shifts for the academic year 2020-2021. Visit www.wm.edu/pathforward for more information.
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Fall 2020
| June 27 | Fall 2020 registration begins for new students |
| August 19 |
First day of classes Add/drop period begins |
| August 28 |
Last day to add/drop |
| August 29 | Withdrawal period begins (see Graduate Registrar) |
| September 7 | Labor Day (offices closed, classes in session) |
| October 12 | Last day to withdraw (see Graduate Registrar) |
| November 3 | Election Day (offices closed, classes in session) |
| November 13 | Last day of classes |
| November 14-15, 21-22 | Reading periods |
| November 16-20, 23-24 | Final exams |
| November 25-29 | Thanksgiving (offices closed) |
| December 1 | Spring 2021 priority registration begins for continuing students |
| December 7 | Final fall grades due at 9 a.m. |
| January 4, 2021 |
Spring 2021 registration begins for new students |
| January 22, 2021 |
Winter degree conferral (virtual recognition) |
Spring 2021
Dates may be added as they are made available.
| January 4 |
Spring registration begins for new students |
| January 27 |
First day of classes Add/drop period begins |
| February 5 |
Last day to add/drop |
| February 6 |
Withdrawal period begins (see Graduate Registrar) |
| TBD |
Spring Break Days |
| March 22 |
Classes resume from Spring Break |
| March 29 |
Last day to withdraw (see Graduate Registrar) |
| May 7 |
Last day of classes |
| May 8-9, 15-16 |
Reading periods |
| May 10-14, 17-18 |
Exam periods |
| May 19 |
Final grades due at 12 p.m. for graduating students |
| May 22-23 |
Spring Degree Conferral & Commencement Ceremony |
| May 25 | Final grades due at 9 a.m. for continuing students |
