Fall Semester 2029

Academic & Planning Calendar

New Student Orientation beginsWednesday, Aug. 15, 2029
First-year schedule changes beginsFriday, Aug. 17, 2029
ConvocationSunday, Aug. 19, 2029
CLASSES BEGINMonday, Aug. 20, 2029
Last day to clear holds/enroll without dean's permissionFriday, Aug. 24, 2029
Last day to drop/add (two-week period)Friday, Aug. 31, 2029
Labor Day (classes in session)Monday, Sept. 3, 2029
Applications for January master's graduates dueTuesday, Sept. 4, 2029
Last day for four-week withdrawalSunday, Sept. 16, 2029
Fall BreakMonday, Oct. 8, 2029 and Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2029
Mid-semester grades due by noon ESTWednesday, Oct. 10, 2029
Registration for Spring 2028 beginsMonday, Oct. 29, 2029
Last day for 10-week withdrawalTuesday, Oct. 30, 2029
Thanksgiving recess begins at 5 p.m.Friday, Nov. 16, 2029
Thanksgiving recess ends at 8 a.m.Monday, Nov. 26, 2029
CLASSES ENDTuesday, Dec. 4, 2029
Last day to submit master's thesis to Graduate Studies for format approvalTuesday, Dec. 4, 2029
Reading period beginsWednesday, Dec. 5, 2029
Final examinations beginThursday, Dec. 6, 2029
Final examinations/reading period endThursday, Dec. 13, 2029
Completed master's thesis submitted via myBucknellThursday, Dec. 13, 2029
Grades Due by noon ESTMonday, Dec. 17, 2029
Grades available in Banner Self-Service by noon ESTTuesday, Dec. 18, 2029
January graduation (no ceremony)Thursday, Jan. 10, 2030