Fall 2022
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 19-21 – New Student Orientation
Monday, Aug. 22 – Classes Begin at 8 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 25 – Inauguration of Dr. Daniel R. Kittle
Friday, Aug. 26 – Last Day for Restricted-Adviser Signature Only-Add/Drop
Friday, Sept. 2 – Last Day for Restricted-Adviser and Instructor-Add/Drop
Monday, Sept. 5 – Labor Day, No Classes, Offices Closed
Friday, Sept. 9 – Summer Incomplete Grades Due
Saturday, Oct. 1 – Blue & White Days
Monday, Oct. 10 – Indigenous People’s Day, No Classes
Friday, Oct. 14 – Midterm Grades Due
Monday, Oct. 24 – Registration for Spring and Summer Semesters Begins
Friday, Oct. 28 – Last Day for CR/NC
Friday, Nov. 18 – Last Day for Withdraw
Friday, Nov. 18 – Thanksgiving Break Begins at 10 p.m.
Monday-Friday, Nov. 21-25 – Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 23-25 – Thanksgiving, Offices Closed
Monday, Nov. 28 – Classes Resume at 8 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 30 – May, June & August Graduation Applications Due
Monday-Friday, Dec. 5-9 – Evening Finals
Friday, Dec. 9 – Last Day of Classes before Day Final Exams
Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 12-14 – Day Classes Finals
Saturday, Dec. 17 – Grades Due
Dec. 23-30 – Christmas and New Year Holidays, Offices Closed
*7-Week, Online and Sioux Falls Campus – refer to the course syllabus
Fall 2022 Finals Schedule
Monday, December 12
8-10 a.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 8 a.m.
10 a.m.-noon – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 10 a.m.
1-3 p.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 1 p.m.
3-5 p.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 13
8-10 a.m. – Classes scheduled Tuesday and/or Thursday between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
10 a.m.-noon – Classes scheduled Tuesday and/or Thursday between at 9:30 a.m and noon.
1-3 p.m. – Classes scheduled Tuesday and/or Thursday that begin at noon or 12:30 p.m.
3-5 p.m. – Classes scheduled Tuesday and/or Thursday that begin at 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Wednesday, December 14
8-10 a.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 9 a.m.
10 a.m.-noon – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 11 a.m.
1-3 p.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at noon.
3-5 p.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 3 p.m.
Evening Finals – Monday-Friday, December 5-9
7-Week, Online and Sioux Falls Campus – refer to the course syllabus
Spring 2023
Monday, Jan. 9 – Classes Begin at 8 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 13 – Last Day for Restricted-Adviser Only-Add/Drop
Monday, Jan. 16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No Classes, Offices Closed
Friday, Jan. 20 – Last Day for Restricted-Adviser and Instructor-Add/Drop
Friday, Jan. 27 – Fall Incomplete Grades Due
Friday, March 3 – Midterm Grades Due
Friday, March 3 – Spring Break Begins at 10 p.m.
Monday, March 13 – Classes Resume at 8 a.m.
Monday, March 20 – Registration for Fall Semesters Begins
Friday, March 31 – Last Day for CR/NC
Monday, April 3 – December Graduation Applications Due
Friday, April 7 – Good Friday, No Classes, Offices Closed
Monday, April 10 – Easter Monday, No Classes
Friday, April 14 – Last Day for Withdraw
Wednesday, April 19 – Capstone Day
Monday-Friday, April 24-April 28 – Evening Final Exams
Friday, April 28 – Honors Banquet
Monday, May 1 – Last Day of Classes before Day Final Exams
Tuesday, May 2 – Day of Caring, No Classes
Wednesday-Friday, May 3-5 – Day Final Exams
Sunday, May 7 @ 1:30 p.m. – Commencement
Tuesday, May 9 – Grades Due
*7-Week, Online and Sioux Falls Campus – refer to the course syllabus
Spring 2023 Finals Schedule
Wednesday, May 3
8-10 a.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 9 a.m.
10 a.m.-noon – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 11 a.m.
1-3 p.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 1 p.m.
3-5 p.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 4
8-10 a.m. – Classes scheduled Tuesday and/or Thursday between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
10 a.m.-noon – Classes scheduled Tuesday and/or Thursday between 9:30 a.m. and noon.
1-3 p.m. – Classes scheduled Tuesday and/or Thursday that begin at noon or 12:30 p.m.
3-5 p.m. – Classes scheduled Tuesday and/or Thursday that begin at 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Friday, May 5
8-10 a.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 8 a.m.
10 a.m.-noon – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 10 a.m.
1-3 p.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at noon.
3-5 p.m. – Classes scheduled MWF, MTWR, MTWF, WF & MW that begin at 3 p.m.
Evening Finals – Monday-Friday, April 24-28
7-Week, Online, and Sioux Falls Campus – refer to the course syllabus
Summer 2023
May 1 - June 20 – Summer Session I – 7-Week (Adult and Professional)
May 8 - June 20 – Summer Session I – 6-Week (Undergraduate)
Monday, May 29 – Memorial Day, No Classes, Offices Closed
Friday, June 16 – Spring Incomplete Grades Due
June 26 - Aug. 17 – Summer Session II – 7-Week (Adult, Professional and Undergraduate)
Tuesday, July 4 – Independence Day, No Classes, Offices Closed
The calendar is subject to change due to forces beyond the university's control or as deemed necessary by the university in order to fulfill its educational objectives.
Courses that do not begin and end within the normal session time frame, status dates will be adjusted accordingly.
Students must attend their course by the third day or their registration will be cancelled, unless the instructor gives permission otherwise. For online courses, students must log in to the course by the end of third day.
Please call the numbers below for assistance with the following:
- Registration (enrolling in a class, drop/add, withdrawal) – 605-995-2642 or 995-2647.
- Billing - 605-995-2693.
- Financial Aid - 605-995-2656.