Academic Calendar
The University of Sioux Falls' Academic Calendar consists of a 15-week fall semester, a month-long January Interim and a 15-week spring semester. Students may also participate in Summer School.
Academic Year 2016-2017
Fall 2016
New Student Check-in Day
August 27
First Day of Classes
August 30
Opening Fall Convocation
September 1
Labor Day Holiday Observed
September 5
Last Day to Add/Drop a Course without Record
September 9
Final Proposals Due for Independent Studies, Directed Studies, or Internships
September 9
Last Day to Request "P/NC" for Elective Courses
September 9
Last Day to Complete Online Validation
September 9
Last Day to Apply for December 2016 Graduation
September 15
Homecoming Week
October 3-8
Assessment Day**Morning classes will be held.
There will be no classes after 12:15 pm**
October 11
Midterm
October 15
Fall Break
October 17 - 18
Last Day to Withdraw from a Fall Class
October 28
Interim & Spring 2017 Registration for Current Students
November 7
Interim & Spring 2017 Registration for New and Visiting Students
November 21
Thanksgiving Break
November 23 - 27
Final Exams
December 12 - 14
Semester End
December 14
Spring 2017
Interim (January)
Interim Classes Begin
January 3
Last Day to Add/Drop a Course without Record
January 5
Last Day to Request "P/NC" for Elective Courses
January 13
Last Day to Withdraw from an Interim Class
January 13
Interim Classes End
January 26
Break
January 27 - 31
Spring (February - May)
First Day of Classes
February 1 (W)
Last Day to Add/Drop a Course without Record
February 10
Last Day to Request "P/NC" for Elective Courses
February 10
Final Proposals Due for Independent Studies, Directed Studies, or Internships
February 10
Deadline to Apply for Graduation in May 2017
February 10
Last Day to Complete Online Validation
February 10
Summer 2017 Registration Opens
March 6
Midterm
March 11
Spring Break
March 11-19
Last Day to Withdraw from a Spring Class
March 31
Easter Break**Classes Convene at 4 p.m. on April 17**
April 14-17
Fall 2017 Registration for Current Students Begins
April 3
Fall 2017 Registration for New and Visiting Students Begins
April 18
Final Exams
May 17 - 19 (W-F)
Semester Ends
May 19
Commencement Ceremony
May 21
Summer Session 2017- May 24 - August 28
Summer Full Term
May 30 - August 4
Summer First Session
May 30 - June 29
Summer Second Session
July 5 - August 4