School of Education
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.
School of Education's Academic Calendars
W&M Campus Programs
Online M.Ed. in Counseling
Resources
Fall 2020 - W&M Campus Programs
| August 19 |
First day of classes Add/drop period begins |
| September 2 | Last day to add/drop |
| September 3 | Withdrawal period begins (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| September 7 | Labor Day (offices closed, classes in session) |
| November 3 | Election Day (offices closed, classes in session) |
| November 9 | Spring 2021 registration begins for degree seeking students |
| November 16 | Spring 2021 registration begins for non-degree seeking students |
| November 17 | Last day to withdraw (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| November 24 | Last day of classes and exams |
| November 25-29 | Thanksgiving (offices closed) |
| December 7 | Final fall grades due at 9 a.m. |
| January 22, 2021 | Winter degree conferral (no ceremony) |
Fall 2020 - Online M.Ed. in Counseling
Session A
| August 24 |
Classes begin Add/drop period begins |
| August 30 | Last day to add/drop |
| August 31 | Withdrawal period begins (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| September 7 | Labor Day (offices closed) |
| September 23 | Last day to withdraw (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| October 14 | Classes end |
| October 21 | Final grades due |
| January 22, 2021 | Winter degree conferral (no ceremony) |
Session B
| October 26 |
Classes begin Add/drop period begins |
| November 1 | Last day to add/drop |
| November 2 | Withdrawal period begins (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| November 3 | Election Day (offices closed) |
| November 9 | Spring 2021 registration opens |
| November 24 | Last day to withdraw (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| November 25-29 | Thanksgiving Break (offices closed) |
| December 16 | Classes end |
| December 23 | Final grades due |
| January 22, 2021 | Winter degree conferral (no ceremony) |
Spring 2021 - W&M Campus Programs
| January 27 |
First day of classes Add/drop period begins |
| February 10 | Last day to add/drop |
| February 11 | Withdrawal period begins (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| TBD | Spring Break Days |
| March 22 | Classes resume from Spring Break |
| April 19 | Summer and Fall 2021 registration begins for degree seeking students |
| April 26 | Summer and Fall 2021 registration begins for non-degree seeking students |
| May 11 | Last day to withdraw (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| May 18 | Last day of classes and exams |
| May 19 | Final grades due at 12 p.m. for graduating students |
| May 22-23 | Spring Degree Conferral & Commencement/Diploma Ceremony |
| May 25 | Final grades due at 9 a.m. for continuing students |
Spring 2021 - Online M.Ed. in Counseling
Session A
| January 11 |
First day of classes Add/drop period begins |
| January 17 | Last day to add/drop |
| January 18 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (offices closed) Withdrawal period begins (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| February 10 | Last day to withdraw (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| March 3 | Last day of classes |
| March 10 | Final grades due |
| May 22-23 | Spring Degree Conferral & Commencement Ceremony |
Session B
| March 8 |
First day of classes Add/drop period begins |
| March 14 | Last day to add/drop |
| March 15 | Withdrawal period begins (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| April 7 | Last day to withdraw (contact the School of Education Registrar) |
| April 12 | Summer and Fall 2021 registration opens |
| April 28 | Last day of classes |
| May 5 | Final grades due |
| May 22-23 | Spring Degree Conferral & Commencement Ceremony |
