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American University Catalog 2024-2025 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Calendar Spring Semester 2025
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The University’s Academic Calendar is subject to change. In the event that changes are made, the latest, most up-to-date version will be posted at www.american.edu/provost/registrar/academic-calendar.cfm.
Refunds, adds/drops/withdrawals, and grade changes for nonstandard classes are calculated proportionately, based on the percentage of the course completed. For more information on refunds, adds/drops/withdrawals, and grade changes for classes, please visit www.american.edu/finance/studentaccounts/refunds-for-course-drops-and-withdrawals.cfm.
Winter Intersession
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 12/15/2024 |
Sun |
Winter intersession classes begin |
| 01/12/2025 |
Sun |
Winter intersession classes end |
Spring Standard
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 01/06/2025 |
Mon |
Payment due |
| 01/13/2025 |
Mon |
Classes begin |
| 01/20/2025 |
Mon |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Inauguration Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 01/27/2025 |
Mon |
Last day to add a class, internship, Independent Reading or Research, or Community Service-Learning project; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 01/28/2025 |
Tue |
Withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund) |
| 02/03/2025 |
Mon |
Last day to withdraw with 50% refund |
| 02/10/2025 |
Mon |
Last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 03/09/2025-03/16/2025 |
Sun-Sun |
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday |
| 03/21/2025 |
Fri |
Last day to withdraw or change a grade option |
| 03/24/2025 |
Mon |
Last day to apply for graduation |
| 03/28/2025 |
Fri |
Theses and dissertations due in deans’ offices for degree candidates |
| 04/28/2025 |
Mon |
Classes end; theses and dissertations due in registrar’s office for degree candidates |
| 04/29/2025-04/30/2025 |
Tue-Wed |
Study Days; no classes |
| 05/01/2025 |
Thu |
Payment due for Summer classes |
| 05/01/2025-05/07/2025 |
Thu-Wed |
Final examinations |
| 05/09/2025-05/11/2025 |
Fri-Sun |
Commencement Weekend Activities (WCL excluded) |
| 05/10/2025 |
Sat |
Final grades deadline |
| 05/11/2025 |
Sun |
Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on May Diplomas) |
Spring 8 Week Sessions
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 01/06/2025 |
Mon |
Payment due |
| 01/13/2025 |
Mon |
Session I classes begin |
| 01/19/2025 |
Sun |
Session I last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 01/20/2025 |
Mon |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Inauguration Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 01/20/2025 |
Mon |
Session I withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund) |
| 01/23/2025 |
Thu |
Session I last day to withdraw with 50% refund |
| 01/27/2025 |
Mon |
Session I last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 02/17/2025 |
Mon |
Session I last day to withdraw or change a grade option |
| 03/09/2025 |
Sun |
Session I classes end |
| 03/09/2025-03/16/2025 |
Sun-Sun |
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday |
| 03/17/2025 |
Mon |
Session II classes begin |
| 03/23/2025 |
Sun |
Session II last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 03/24/2025 |
Mon |
Session II withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund) |
| 03/24/2025 |
Mon |
Last day to apply for graduation |
| 03/24/2025 |
Mon |
Summer registration begins; Fall priority registration for graduate students begins |
| 03/27/2025 |
Thu |
Session II last day to withdraw with 50% refund |
| 03/31/2025 |
Mon |
Session II last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 04/21/2025 |
Mon |
Session II last day to withdraw or change a grade option |
| 05/07/2025 |
Wed |
Session II classes end |
| 05/09/2025-05/11/2025 |
Fri-Sun |
Commencement Weekend Activities (WCL excluded) |
| 05/10/2025 |
Sat |
Final grades deadline |
| 05/11/2025 |
Sun |
Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on May Diplomas) |
Spring SIS Online
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 01/06/2025 |
Mon |
Payment due |
| 01/13/2025 |
Mon |
Classes begin |
| 01/20/2025 |
Mon |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Inauguration Day; no classes, university offices closed |
| 01/27/2025 |
Mon |
Last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 01/28/2025 |
Tue |
Withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund) |
| 02/03/2025 |
Mon |
Last day to withdraw with 50% refund |
| 02/10/2025 |
Mon |
Last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 03/09/2025-03/16/2025 |
Sun-Sun |
Spring break; no classes, university offices open Monday through Friday |
| 03/21/2025 |
Fri |
Last day to withdraw or change a grade option |
| 03/24/2025 |
Mon |
Last day to apply for graduation |
| 05/05/2025 |
Mon |
Classes end |
| 05/09/2025-05/11/2025 |
Fri-Sun |
Commencement Weekend Activities (WCL excluded) |
| 05/10/2025 |
Sat |
Final grades deadline |
| 05/11/2025 |
Sun |
Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on May Diplomas) |
Spring SPA Online
| Date |
Day |
Event |
| 01/06/2025 |
Mon |
Spring A classes begin. Payment due for Spring A courses |
| 01/12/2025 |
Sun |
Spring A last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 01/13/2025 |
Mon |
Spring A withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund) |
| 01/16/2025 |
Thu |
Spring A last day to withdraw with 50% refund |
| 01/20/2025 |
Mon |
Spring A last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 02/10/2025 |
Mon |
Spring A last day to withdraw or change a grade option |
| 03/02/2025 |
Sun |
Spring A classes end |
| 03/03/2025 |
Mon |
Spring B classes begin. Payment due for Spring B courses |
| 03/09/2025 |
Sun |
Spring B last day to add; last day to drop with 100% refund and without a “W” recorded |
| 03/10/2025 |
Mon |
Spring B withdrawal period begins (“W” recorded; 50% refund) |
| 03/13/2025 |
Thu |
Spring B last day to withdraw with 50% refund |
| 03/17/2025 |
Mon |
Spring B last day to withdraw with 25% refund (no refunds after this date) |
| 04/07/2025 |
Mon |
Spring B last day to withdraw or change a grade option |
| 04/27/2025 |
Sun |
Spring B classes end |
| 05/09/2025 - 05/11/2025 |
Fri - Sun |
Commencement Weekend Activities (WCL excluded) |
| 05/11/2025 |
Sun |
Official Degree Award Date (date that appears on May Diplomas) |
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