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The primary purpose of the Academic Calendar is to serve as an information source and planning document for students, faculty, staff, and departments. The academic calendar is based on Fisk University-approved guidelines. The academic calendar adheres to the University Policy of legislated contractual days of instruction. The mandated dates in the academic calendar include term start and end dates, breaks, registration, study days, final exam period, and commencement.
Spring 2022
Spring 2022
| JANUARY 2022 | ||
| Mon | 3-Jan | New Year’s Day (observed): University closed |
| Tues | 4-Jan | University opens: Faculty and Staff return to Campus |
| Tues-Fri | 4-7Jan | Payment Due Date |
| Thurs | 6-Jan | Students arrive; Living-Learning Centers open at 9:00 am New Student and New Parents |
| Thurs | 6-Jan | Spanish and Math Placement tests; Computer Science Proficiency test for new students; Advising and Registration (1:30 p.m. to 5:00 pm) |
| Fri | 14-Jan | Spring Semester classes begin |
| Fri | 14-Jan | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation – 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel; classes as usual at all other hours |
| Mon | 17-Jan | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – University Closed |
| Mon | 24-Jan | Last day for Registration and ADD/DROP |
| Tue | 25-Jan | Mandatory Faculty Development |
| Tue | 25-Jan | Go “Official” (Bursar Function) |
| Wed | 26-Jan | University Census Date (Registrar Function) |
| Wed | 26-Jan | University Assessment Day |
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FEBRUARY 2022 |
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| Mon-Fri | 14-18 Feb | Mid-Semester Evaluations |
| Wed | 16-Feb | Faculty submit SU-1-22, SU-2-22, FA-22, DM-22, SP-23, SU-1-23 and SU-2-23 course offerings to Provost |
| Sat | 19-Feb | Last day for faculty to submit Mid-term Grades via CAMS, grades due 12:00 noon |
| Mon-Fri | 21 Feb-18 Mar | Junior Audits: Faculty Advisors meet & conduct audits for all Juniors |
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21-Feb
22-Feb |
Summer Financial Aid Application start date
Last day to drop courses with “WD” (Withdrawn) |
| Wed | 23-Feb | Last day for faculty to submit changes for SU-1-22 & SU-2-22 course offerings to the Provost |
| Mon | 28-Feb | Pierson Lecture – 7:00 pm, Appleton Room of Jubilee Hall |
| MARCH 2022 | ||
| Wed | 2-Mar | Last day for faculty to submit changes for FA-22, DM-22, SP-23, SU-1-23 and SU-2-23 |
| Tues | 15-Mar | Business Holds for balances and/or delinquent payment plan payments |
| Wed- Thurs | 16-17 Mar | One-Stop Workshop |
| Mon | 21-Mar | Last day to submit Junior Audits to the University Registrar; Deadline for application for Study Abroad for Fall Semester |
| Mon-Fri | 21 Mar-8 Apr | Registration for Summer Terms 2022 |
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APRIL 2022 |
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| Mon | 4-Apr | Graduation Fee Due Date |
| Wed-Thu | 6-7 Apr | Annual Fisk Research Symposium |
| Sun-Mon | 10-11 Apr | Scholars Weekend (Admissions function) |
| Sun-Mon | 3-10 Apr | Annual Spring Arts Festival |
| Tue | 5-Apr | Last day to drop a course with a grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing) |
| Mon | 11-Apr | Payment Plan Late Fee $50 Assessed |
| Mon | 11-Apr | Payment Due Date for Graduating Students (students cannot participate in graduation ceremony with a balance) |
| Mon-Fri | 11 Apr-10 Jun | Registration for Fall Term 2022 and DM 2022 |
| Wed | 13-Apr | Honors Convocation – 1:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel
Last day to submit work for completion of “I” (Incomplete) mark from the previous semester |
| Wed | 13-Apr | Last day to Officially Withdraw from the University |
| Fri | 15-Apr | Good Friday: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators |
| Mon-Wed | 18-20 Apr | Final Examination Period for all Seniors (All others April 25 – 29) |
| Thurs | 22-Apr | Grades for Graduating Seniors & Graduate Students due in CAMS by 12 noon |
| Fri | 22-Apr | Spring Semester classes end; Last day for students to file an Application for Degree for August |
| Mon-Fri | 25-29 Apr | Final Examination Period for all Non-Seniors |
| Fri-Mon | 29 Apr–2 May | Commencement Weekend |
| Sat | 30-Apr | Graduate Students Hooding Ceremony & Reception 2:00 Jubilee Hall, Appleton Room |
| Sat | 30-Apr | Last day for faculty to submit final grades for Non-Seniors via CAMS; Grades due in CAMS by 12:00 pm |
| MAY 2022
Sun |
1-May |
Baccalaureate Service – 10:00 am; Fisk Memorial Chapel |
| Mon | 2-May | Commencement -10:00am(tentative) |
| Mon | 2-May | Last day of Spring Semester; last official day for faculty, Living-Learning Centers close 12:00 pm |
| Tues | 3-May | Last day of add/drop courses for Summer 2022 |
Summer-1- 2022
| Day/Date | Description |
| Tuesday, May 3, 2022 | Payment Due Date for Summer 1 |
| Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | Classes begin for Summer 1 |
| Thursday, May 5, 2022 | Last day to add/drop courses for Summer 1; attendance verification in CAMS. |
| Wednesday, May 11, 2022 | Last day to drop courses with “WD” (Withdrawn) mark |
| Tuesday, May 17, 2022 | Go "Official" (Bursar Function) |
| Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | Mid Semester Evaluations |
| Thursday, May 19, 2022 | Last day for faculty to submit midterm grades via CAMS |
| Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | Last day to drop classes with “WP” (Withdrawn Passing) |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | Memorial Day, University closed |
| Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Last day of classes for Summer 1 |
| Thursday, June 2, 2022 | Final Examinations of Summer 1 |
| Friday, June 3, 2022 | Last day for faculty to submit Summer 1 grades via CAMS, due 12:00 noon |
Summer-2- 2022
| Day/Date | Description |
| Sunday, June 5, 2022 | Payment Due Date for Summer 2 |
| Monday, June 6, 2022 | Classes begin for Summer 2 |
| Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | Last day to add/drop courses for Summer 2; attendance verification in CAMS. |
| Monday, June 13, 2022 | Last day to drop courses with “WD” (Withdrawn) mark |
| Sunday, June 19, 2022 | Go "Official" (Bursar Function) |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | Mid Semester Evaluations |
| Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | Last day for faculty to submit midterm grades via CAMS |
| Monday, June 27, 2022 | Last day to drop classes with “WP” (Withdrawn Passing) |
| Thursday, June 30, 2022 | Last day of classes for Summer 2. |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | Final Examinations of Summer Term 2 |
| Saturday, July 2, 2022 | Last day for faculty to submit Summer 2 Term via CAMS, due 12:00 noon. |
Summer-3-2022
| Day/Date | Description |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 | Payment Due Date for Summer 3 |
| Tuesday, July 5, 2022 | Classes begin for Summer 3 |
| Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | Last day to add/drop courses for Summer 3; attendance verification in CAMS. |
| Saturday, July 9, 2022 | Last day to drop courses with “WD” (Withdrawn) mark |
| Friday, July 15, 2022 | Go "Official" (Bursar Function) |
| Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | Mid Semester Evaluations |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | Last day for faculty to submit midterm grades via CAMS |
| Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | Last day to drop classes with “WP” (Withdrawn Passing) |
| Tuesday, August 2, 2022 | Last day of classes for Summer 3 |
| Wednesday, August 3, 2022 | Final Examinations of Summer 3 Term. |
| Thursday, August 4, 2022 | Last day for faculty to submit Summer 3 term grades via CAMS, due 12:00 noon. |
Fall 2022 Calendar
| Day/Date | Description |
| Friday, July 29, 2022 | All Faculty Return to Campus for State of the University/Faculty and Staff Institute |
| Saturday-Sunday, July 30-31, 2022 | New students arrive; residence halls open at 9:00 am; New Student and Parent Orientation |
| Monday-Tuesday, August 1-2, 2022 | Computer Proficiency for incoming freshmen |
| Monday-Friday, August 1-5, 2022 | New Students Orientation continues (Students only) |
| Thursday, August 4, 2022 | Advisement and registration for new students only; continuing students arrive; move into residence halls |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | Advisement and registration for returning students |
| Monday-Friday, August 5-12, 2022 | Senior audits: Faculty Advisors/Discipline Coordinators/Chairpersons to meet with students to
conduct Senior Audits for all graduating Seniors sent to Registrar Office via email |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Classes begin-first day of instruction |
| Thursday, August 11, 2022 | Opening Convocation – 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel; classes as usual at other hours |
| Thursday-Friday, August 11-12, 2022 | Credit by Examination administered (other times by permission of the Provost) |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | Attendance verification due in CAMS and EAB** by 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | Last day to add courses (after this date students will be financially responsible for all attempted hours, regardless of individual course withdrawals made) |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | Go "Official" (Bursar function) / University Census Date (Registrar function) |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | Business Holds for balance and/or delinquent payment plan payments |
| Monday, September 5, 2022 | Labor Day: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators |
| Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | Last day to drop classes with a “WD” (withdrawn) mark; Senior Audits due in the Registrar’s Office |
| Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Constitution Day |
| Monday-Friday, September 26-30, 2022 | Mid-Semester evaluations |
| Wednesday-Wednesday, Sep 28-Oct 19, 2022 | Computer Proficiency Examination: mandatory for Sophomores or Juniors who have not taken or do not plan to take CSCI 100 or BAD 110; credit by examination administered (other times by permission of Provost) |
| Monday, October 3, 2022 | Last day for faculty to submit mid-term grades via CAMS, grades due at 12 noon |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 | Jubilee Day Convocation, 10:00 am-12:00 pm |
| Friday-Friday, Oct 7-Nov 5, 2022 | Registration for Spring Semester 2023 |
| Monday-Tuesday, October 10-11, 2022 | Fall Break: No classes, university closed |
| Monday-Friday, Oct 17-Nov 4, 2022 | Senior exit/major field examination period; Students should check with their Department Chairs for information on exact dates and times |
| Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Last day to drop a course with a grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing) |
| Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Last day for students to file for degree for May Commencement and December completion date
Calendar Committee Submission for upcoming semesters. |
| Sunday-Saturday, November 6-12, 2022 | Homecoming Week |
| Monday, November 7, 2022 | Last day to submit work for completion of "I"(Incomplete) grade from the previous semester |
| Monday-Saturday, November 7-19, 2022 | Decembermester Registration Dates (Online Classes Only) |
| Wednesday-Friday, November 23-25, 2022 | Thanksgiving Recess: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators |
| Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | Last Day for instruction |
| Wednesday-Tuesday, Nov 30-Dec 6, 2022 | Final Examinations Period for all Registered students |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | Living-Learning Centers close at 5:00 pm; Cafeteria after lunch |
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Faculty must submit final grades via CAMS by 5:00 pm for all courses; Fall Semester Ends |
| Monday-Thursday, December 12-29, 2022 | Decembermester Begins (Online Courses Only) |
| Monday-Monday, Dec 12-Jan 2, 2022 | Winter Holiday Break: University closed for faculty, staff, and administration |
| Thursday, December 15, 2022 | Last day to add/drop courses for Decembermester |
| Thursday, December 29, 2022 | Decembermester Final Examinations |
| Friday, December 30, 2022 | Faculty must submit Decembermester final grades via CAMS by 12:00 noon |
Spring 2023 Calendar
| Day/Date | Description |
| Monday, January 2, 2023 | New Year’s Day (observed): University closed |
| Tuesday, January 3, 2023 | University opens: Faculty and Staff return to Campus |
| Thursday, January 5, 2023 | State of the University/Faculty & Staff Institute |
| Friday, January 6, 2023 | Students arrive; Living-Learning Centers open at 9:00 am New Student and New Parents |
| Friday, January 6, 2023 | Computer Science Proficiency test for new students; Advising and Registration (1:30 p.m. to 5:00 pm) |
| Monday, January 9, 2023 | Classes begin-first day of instruction |
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation – 10:00 am-12:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel; classes as usual at all other hours |
| Friday, January 13, 2023 | Last day for Registration & to ADD/DROP courses without transcript designation & without financial impact |
| Monday, January 16, 2023 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. - University closed |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | Go "Official" (Bursar function)/University Census Date (Registrar function) |
| Monday, January 30, 2023 | Last day to drop courses with “WD” (Withdrawn) mark |
| Monday-Friday, February 13-17, 2023 | Mid-Semester Evaluations |
| Monday, February 20, 2023 | Last day for faculty to submit Mid-term Grades via CAMS, grades due 12:00 noon |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | Faculty submit SU-23 course offerings to Provost |
| Thursday, February 23, 2023 | W.E.B. Du Bois Day; Piersen-Mitchell Lecture – 7:00 pm |
| Friday-Friday, Feb 24-Mar 17, 2022 | Junior Audits: Faculty Advisors to meet with students to conduct Junior Audits for all Juniors |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | Last day for faculty to submit changes to Fall 2023 course offerings to Provost; Last day for faculty to submit changes to SU-23 course offerings to Provost |
| Monday-Friday, March 6-10, 2023 | Spring Break: No classes, University closed |
| Monday, March 13, 2023 | Classes Resume |
| Thursday-Friday, March 16-17, 2023 | Bulldog Registration Rally |
| Thursday-Friday, Mar 16-Jun 9, 2023 | Registration for Fall Term 2023 |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | Last day to submit Junior Audits to the University Registrar |
| Monday-Friday, Mar 20-Apr 6, 2023 | Registration for Summer Terms 2023 |
| Thursday, March 30, 2023 | Last day to drop a course with a grade of WP (Withdrawn Passing) or WF (Withdrawn Failing) |
| Monday-Sunday, April 3-9, 2023 | 94th Annual Spring Arts Festival |
| Monday, April 3, 2023 | Graduation Fee Due Date |
| Wednesday-Thursday, April 5-6, 2023 | 24th Annual Fisk Research Symposium |
| Thursday, April 6, 2023 | Honors Convocation – 1:00 pm – Fisk Memorial Chapel |
| Friday, April 7, 2023 | Good Friday: University closed for students, faculty, staff, and administrators |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | Payment Due Date for Graduating Students (students cannot participate in graduation ceremony with a balance) |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | Last day to submit work for completion of “I” (Incomplete) mark from the previous semester |
| Sunday-Monday, April 16-17, 2023 | Scholars Weekend (Admissions function) |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | Last day of instruction |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 | Grades for Graduating Seniors & Graduate Students due in CAMS by 12 noon |
| Tuesday-Friday, April 25-27, 2023 | Final Examination Period for all registered students (Seniors, April 17-21) |
| Friday, April 28, 2023 | Last day for faculty to submit final grades for Non-Seniors via CAMS; grades due in CAMS by 12:00 noon; end of Spring term graduation date; Living-Learning Centers close 5:00 pm |
| Friday-Monday, Apr 28-May 1, 2023 | Commencement Weekend |
| Saturday, April 29, 2023 | Graduate Students Hooding Ceremony & Reception (location & time TBA) |
| Sunday, April 30, 2023 | Baccalaureate Service – 10:00 am – Fisk Memorial Chapel |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | Commencement – 9:00 am |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | Last day of Spring Semester; last official day for faculty, Living-Learning Centers close at 5pm (Seniors) |
All dates are subject to change
*Essential personnel, to include Facilities & Grounds and Public Safety personnel may be required, if business operations warrant working on any of these designated holidays. When this occurs, the supervisor schedules time off as holiday time for the staff member within the next ninety (90) days. For hourly-paid staff, if the department cannot provide holiday time off within ninety (90) days, the staff member will be paid for that holiday. **If required; otherwise, daily attendance from the instructor will be submitted via CAMS.
At Fisk University our students are more than just a number, we are preparing students for the 21st century not only academically but holistically so that they are ready for the real world. we strive to make sure our students are successful in all endeavors while they matriculate through their years on campus but years after as well -Dean Natara Garvin, Ed.D.