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  • About Colorado Mesa UniversityToggle About Colorado Mesa University
    • AdministrationToggle Administration
      • Administrative Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Emeritus Faculty and Visiting Professors
      • Faculty
      • University Leadership
    • Campuses and Facilities
    • Degrees and Programs of Study
    • Disclosure Statements
    • Overview of Colorado Mesa University
  • Academic Calendar
  • Policy Statements
  • Undergraduate Admission InformationToggle Undergraduate Admission Information
    • Undergraduate Admission Procedures for Degree-​Seeking StudentsToggle Undergraduate Admission Procedures for Degree-​Seeking Students
      • Admission of First-​time Freshmen
      • Admission of Transfer Students
      • Admission of International Students
      • Admission of Returning Students
      • Admission of Adult Students
      • Baccalaureate Admission Requirements
      • Admission to Specific Undergraduate Programs
    • Undergraduate Admission Procedures for Non-​Degree Seeking Students
    • Colorado Public Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR)
    • Admission Decisions
    • Acceptance of Transfer and Alternative Credits
    • Immunization Policy for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
    • Selective Service
    • Veterans
    • Concurrently Enrolled High School Students
    • Residency Status for Tuition Purposes
    • Confirmation of Attendance
    • Undergraduate Admission Assessment and Counseling Tests
    • Acceleration of University Study
    • New Student Orientation
    • Stampede Welcome Week
    • Early Start Programs
  • Scholarships and Financial AidToggle Scholarships and Financial Aid
    • General Guidelines
    • Scholarships
    • Colorado Student Aid Programs
    • CMU Foundation
    • Federal Student Aid Programs
    • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
    • Mountains and Plains (M&​P)
  • Tuition, Fees, Residence Life, and Student AccountsToggle Tuition, Fees, Residence Life, and Student Accounts
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Other Fees and Expenses
    • Tuition and Fee Schedule
    • College Opportunity Fund
    • Residence Life and Dining
    • Residency Status
    • Campus Payment Plan
    • Residency Petition Deadlines
  • Academic and Student Services, Offices, and Activities
  • University-​Wide Academic OfferingsToggle University-​Wide Academic Offerings
    • Academic Honors Programs
    • Freshman Year Initiative (FYI) Program
    • Study Abroad
    • Undergraduate Developmental Courses
  • Registration Policies and Procedures
  • General Undergraduate Academic Policies
  • Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and CertificatesToggle Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates
    • Requirements for DegreesToggle Requirements for Degrees
      • Requirements for Baccalaureate DegreesToggle Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees
        • Essential Learning, Lower-​ and Upper-​Division Requirements
      • Requirements for Associate Degrees
      • Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates
    • Colorado Statewide Guaranteed Transfer Courses
  • Graduate Information and ProgramsToggle Graduate Information and Programs
    • General Graduate Admissions Policies &​ Procedures
    • Graduate Degree Requirements
    • Graduation Checklist
    • Research Activities
    • Graduate Certificate in Applied Mathematics
    • Graduate Certificate in Rhetoric and Literary Studies
    • Graduate Certificate in Social Science
    • Graduate Certificates in Education
    • Initial Teacher Licensure
    • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Leadership and Policy
    • Master of Arts in Education
    • Master of Business Administration
    • Master of Physician Assistant Studies
    • Master of Science in Athletic Training
    • Master of Science in Nursing
    • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
    • Master of Science in Sport Management
    • Master of Social Work
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice
    • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Center for Teacher Education (Licensure)Toggle Center for Teacher Education (Licensure)
    • Early Childhood Education – Special Education
    • Elementary Education Licensure – Undergraduate
    • Secondary Education Licensure – Undergraduate
    • K-​12 Education Licensure – Undergraduate
    • Graduate Programs in Education
  • Areas of StudyToggle Areas of Study
    • AccountingToggle Accounting
      • Bachelor of Science in Accounting + Master of Business Administration (3+2)
      • General Accounting (BS)
      • Public Accounting (BS)
      • Accounting (Minor)
      • Accounting Practice (Professional Certificate)
      • Fraud Examination (Professional Certificate)
    • Addiction StudiesToggle Addiction Studies
      • Addiction Studies (Professional Certificate)
    • Agriculture ScienceToggle Agriculture Science
      • Agriculture Science (AS)
    • Airframe and Powerplant MechanicToggle Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
      • Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (AAS)
    • Animation, Film, Photography, and Motion DesignToggle Animation, Film, Photography, and Motion Design
      • Animation, Film, Photography and Motion Design (BFA)
      • Animation (Minor)
      • Digital Photography (Professional Certificate)
      • Film Photography (Professional Certificate)
    • Applied Anthropology and GeographyToggle Applied Anthropology and Geography
      • Applied Anthropology and Geography (BA)
    • Applied BusinessToggle Applied Business
      • Administrative Support (AAS)
      • Frontline Supervision (AAS)
      • Marketing Communications (AAS)
      • Administrative Support (Technical Certificate)
      • Business Foundations (Technical Certificate)
      • Graphics Technology (Technical Certificate)
      • Management Foundations (Technical Certificate)
      • Marketing Graphics Technology (Technical Certificate)
      • Office Technology (Technical Certificate)
    • Applied TechnologyToggle Applied Technology
      • Applied Technology (AAS)
    • ArchaeologyToggle Archaeology
      • Archaeology (Minor)
    • ArtToggle Art
      • K-​12 Education, Art (BFA)
      • Studio Art (BFA)
      • Art History (BA)
      • Art History (Minor)
      • Studio Art (BA)
      • Studio Art (Minor)
      • Film Studies and Digital Production (Minor)
    • Athletic Coaching and OfficiatingToggle Athletic Coaching and Officiating
      • Athletic Coaching and Officiating (Minor)
    • Athletic TrainingToggle Athletic Training
      • Athletic Training (MS)
    • Aviation TechnologyToggle Aviation Technology
      • Fixed Wing (AAS)
      • Fixed Wing with Prior FAA Pilot License (AAS)
    • Baking and PastryToggle Baking and Pastry
      • Baking and Pastry (AAS)
      • Bakeshop Production (Technical Certificate)
    • Biological SciencesToggle Biological Sciences
      • Biology (BS)
      • Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology (BS)
      • Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (BS)
      • Secondary Education, Biological Sciences (BS)
      • Biology, Liberal Arts (AS)
      • Biology (Minor)
    • BusinessToggle Business
      • Business Administration (MBA)
      • Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance + Master of Business Administration (3+2)
      • Business Administration (BAS)
      • Business Economics (BBA)
      • Energy Management/​Landman (BBA)
      • Entrepreneurship (BBA)
      • Finance (BBA)
      • Hospitality Management (BBA)
      • Human Resource Management (BBA)
      • International Business (BBA)
      • Management (BBA)
      • Business Analytics (BBA)
      • Marketing (BBA)
      • Business Administration, Liberal Arts (AA)
      • Business (Minor)
      • Economics (Minor)
      • Entrepreneurship (Minor)
      • International Business (Minor)
      • Entrepreneurship (Professional Certificate)
      • Human Resource Management (Professional Certificate)
      • Supervision (Technical Certificate)
    • ChemistryToggle Chemistry
      • Biochemistry (BS)
      • Chemistry (BS)
      • Chemistry (Minor)
    • Civil EngineeringToggle Civil Engineering
      • Civil Engineering, CMU/​CU-​Boulder Partnership Program (BSCE)
    • Classical StudiesToggle Classical Studies
      • Classical Studies (Minor)
    • Commercial Driver's License TrainingToggle Commercial Driver's License Training
      • Commercial Driver's License Training (Technical Certificate)
    • Communication StudiesToggle Communication Studies
      • Communication Studies (Minor)
    • Computer Information SystemsToggle Computer Information Systems
      • Computer Information Systems (BAS)
      • Computer Information Systems (BS)
      • Business Computer Information Systems, Liberal Arts (AA)
      • Business Analytics (Minor)
      • Computer Information Systems (Minor)
      • Decision Support Systems (Professional Certificate)
    • Computer ScienceToggle Computer Science
      • Computer Science (BS)
      • Computer Science, Liberal Arts (AS)
      • Computer Science (Minor)
      • Data Science (Professional Certificate)
      • Web Application Development (Professional Certificate)
    • Construction ElectricalToggle Construction Electrical
      • Construction Electrical (AAS)
      • Construction Electrical (Technical Certificate)
    • Construction ManagementToggle Construction Management
      • Bachelor of Science Construction Management + Master of Business Administration (3+2)
      • Construction Management (BS)
    • Construction TechnologyToggle Construction Technology
      • Supervision, Construction Technology (AAS)
    • Criminal JusticeToggle Criminal Justice
      • Criminal Justice Leadership and Policy (MA)
      • Criminal Justice (BA)
      • Post Academy, Criminal Justice (BAS)
      • Criminal Justice (AAS)
      • Criminal Justice (Minor)
      • Forensic Investigation -​ Criminal Justice (Minor)
    • Culinary ArtsToggle Culinary Arts
      • Culinary Arts (AAS)
      • Food Preparation (Technical Certificate)
    • CybersecurityToggle Cybersecurity
      • Cybersecurity (Minor)
      • Cybersecurity (Professional Certificate)
    • DanceToggle Dance
      • Dance (BA)
      • Dance (BFA)
      • Dance (Minor)
    • Digital FilmmakingToggle Digital Filmmaking
      • Production Design (AAS)
      • Writing/​Directing (AAS)
      • Animation Principles I (Technical Certificate)
      • Animation Principles II (Technical Certificate)
      • Basic Production Design (Technical Certificate)
      • Basic Writing/​Directing (Technical Certificate)
      • Drone Cinematography (Technical Certificate)
      • Intermediate Production Design (Technical Certificate)
      • Intermediate Writing/​Directing (Technical Certificate)
      • Production Design Elements (Technical Certificate)
      • Writing/​Directing Elements (Technical Certificate)
      • Writing/​Directing Principles I (Technical Certificate)
      • Writing/​Directing Principles II (Technical Certificate)
      • Writing/​Directing Principles III (Technical Certificate)
    • Education: Early ChildhoodToggle Education: Early Childhood
      • Early Childhood Special Education (BA)
      • ECE, Inclusive Non-​Licensure (BA)
      • ECE, Liberal Arts (AA)
      • Early Childhood Education (AAS)
      • ECE with Prior CDA/​EQIT Certifications (AAS)
      • ECE Assistant Teacher (Certificate)
      • ECE Director (Certificate)
      • ECE Director with CDA Infant Toddler (Certificate)
      • ECE Director with CDA Preschool (Certificate)
      • ECE Director with CDA Preschool &​ EQIT (Certificate)
      • ECE Entry-​Level Teacher (Certificate)
      • ECE Teacher (Certificate)
      • ECE Teacher with CDA Infant Toddler (Certificate)
      • ECE Teacher with CDA Preschool or EQIT (Certificate)
    • Education: Teacher LicensureToggle Education: Teacher Licensure
      • Applied Mathematics (MAEd)
      • Educational Leadership (EDLD) (MAEd)
      • Exceptional Learner/​Special Education (EDSE) (MAEd)
      • Initial Teacher Licensure -​ Elementary (MAEd)
      • Initial Teacher Licensure -​ Secondary (MAEd)
      • Initial Teacher Licensure K-​12 Physical Education (MAEd)
      • Initial Teacher Licensure K-​12 Physical Education (Graduate Certificate)
      • Teacher Leader (EDTL) (MAEd)
      • Rhetoric and Literary Studies (MAEd)
      • Social Science (MAEd)
      • Applied Mathematics (Graduate Certificate)
      • Educational Leadership (EDLD) (Graduate Certificate)
      • Exceptional Learner/​Special Education (EDSE) (Graduate Certificate)
      • Initial Teacher Licensure -​ Elementary (Graduate Certificate)
      • Initial Teacher Licensure -​ Secondary (Graduate Certificate)
      • Rhetoric and Literary Studies (Graduate Certificate)
      • Social Science (Graduate Certificate)
    • Electrical/​Computer EngineeringToggle Electrical/​Computer Engineering
      • Electrical/​Computer Engineering, CMU/​CU-​Boulder Partnership Program (BS ECEE)
    • Electric LineworkerToggle Electric Lineworker
      • Electric Lineworker (AAS)
      • Electric Lineworker (Technical Certificate)
    • Emergency Management and Disaster PlanningToggle Emergency Management and Disaster Planning
      • Emergency Management and Disaster Planning (Professional Certificate)
    • Emergency Medical ServicesToggle Emergency Medical Services
      • EMT -​ Paramedic (AAS)
      • EMT -​ Basic (Technical Certificate)
      • EMT -​ Paramedic (Technical Certificate)
    • Energy Management/​LandmanToggle Energy Management/​Landman
      • Energy Management/​Landman (Professional Certificate)
    • Engineering
    • EnglishToggle English
      • Secondary Education, English (BA)
      • English (BA)
      • Writing, English (BA)
      • English (Minor)
      • Editing and Technical Communication (Professional Certificate)
    • Environmental Science and TechnologyToggle Environmental Science and Technology
      • Environmental Science and Technology (BS)
      • Environmental Science and Technology (Minor)
      • Sustainability Practices (Professional Certificate)
    • Exercise ScienceToggle Exercise Science
      • Exercise Science (BS)
      • Exercise Science (Minor)
    • Fire Science TechnologyToggle Fire Science Technology
      • Fire Science Technology (AAS)
      • Fire Science Technology with NFPA Certifications (AAS)
      • Fire Academy Level 1 (Technical Certificate)
      • Fire Academy Level 1-​NFPA Firefighter I/​HazMat Certification (Technical Certificate)
    • Fitness and Health PromotionToggle Fitness and Health Promotion
      • Fitness and Health Promotion (BS)
    • Forensic AnthropologyToggle Forensic Anthropology
      • Forensic Anthropology (Minor)
    • Forensic ScienceToggle Forensic Science
      • Forensic Science (Minor)
    • Geographic Information Science and TechnologyToggle Geographic Information Science and Technology
      • Geographic Information Science and Technology (Minor)
      • Geographic Information Science and Technology (Professional Certificate)
    • GeosciencesToggle Geosciences
      • Environmental Geology (BS)
      • Geology (BS)
      • Secondary Education, Geosciences (BS)
      • Geology, Liberal Arts (AS)
      • Geology (Minor)
      • Watershed Science (Minor)
    • GerontologyToggle Gerontology
      • Gerontology Specialist (AAS)
      • Behavioral and Cognitive Care (Technical Certificate)
      • End of Life Care (Technical Certificate)
    • Graphic DesignToggle Graphic Design
      • Graphic Design (BFA)
      • Visual Design, Graphic Design (BFA)
      • Graphic Design (AA)
      • Graphic Design (Minor)
    • Heating, Ventilation, and Air ConditioningToggle Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
      • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician (AAS)
      • HVAC Fundamentals (Technical Certificate)
      • Plumbing Service I (Technical Certificate)
    • HistoryToggle History
      • History (BA)
      • Secondary Education, History (BA)
      • History (Minor)
      • Public History (Minor)
    • Hospitality ManagementToggle Hospitality Management
      • Hospitality Management (BAS)
      • Hospitality Management (AAS)
      • Hospitality Management (Minor)
    • HumanitiesToggle Humanities
      • Humanities, Liberal Arts (AA)
    • Information and Communication TechnologyToggle Information and Communication Technology
      • Information and Communication Technology (AAS)
      • Computer Repair (Technical Certificate)
      • Healthcare Information Networking (Technical Certificate)
      • Help Desk Technician (Technical Certificate)
      • Network Technician (Technical Certificate)
    • InnovationToggle Innovation
      • Innovation (Professional Certificate)
    • International StudiesToggle International Studies
      • International Studies (Minor)
    • KinesiologyToggle Kinesiology
      • Adapted Physical Education, Kinesiology (BA)
      • K-​12 Education, Kinesiology (BA)
      • Personal Training (Professional Certificate)
    • Land Surveying and GeomaticsToggle Land Surveying and Geomatics
      • Land Surveying and Geomatics (AAS)
      • Land Surveying and Geomatics (Technical Certificate)
    • Liberal ArtsToggle Liberal Arts
      • Elementary Education, English, Liberal Arts (BA)
      • Elementary Education, Mathematics, Liberal Arts (BA)
      • Elementary Education, Social Science, Liberal Arts (BA)
      • General Studies, Liberal Arts (BA)
      • Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts (BAS)
      • University Studies, Liberal Arts (AA)
    • Manufacturing TechnologyToggle Manufacturing Technology
      • Machining Technology (AAS)
      • Welding Technology (AAS)
      • Architectural Drafting (Technical Certificate)
      • Basic Welder (Technical Certificate)
      • Civil Drafting (Technical Certificate)
      • CNC Machinist (Technical Certificate)
      • Computer Aided Design/​Computer Aided Manufacturing (Technical Certificate)
      • Entry Level Machining (Technical Certificate)
      • Machine and Manufacturing Trades (Technical Certificate)
      • Manual Machinist (Technical Certificate)
      • Mechanical Drafting (Technical Certificate)
      • Welding Technology (Technical Certificate)
    • Mass CommunicationToggle Mass Communication
      • Media Strategies and Applications (BA)
      • Mass Communication (Minor)
      • Arts Media Communication (Professional Certificate)
    • MathematicsToggle Mathematics
      • Actuarial Science (BS)
      • Applied Mathematics (BS)
      • Mathematics (BS)
      • Secondary Education, Mathematics (BS)
      • Statistics (BS)
      • Mathematics, Liberal Arts (AS)
      • Mathematics (Minor)
      • Statistics (Minor)
    • Mechanical EngineeringToggle Mechanical Engineering
      • Mechanical Engineering, CMU/​CU-​Boulder Partnership Program (BSME)
    • Mechanical Engineering TechnologyToggle Mechanical Engineering Technology
      • Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)
      • Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS)
    • MechatronicsToggle Mechatronics
      • Mechatronics (AAS)
      • Automation and Instrumentation (Technical Certificate)
      • Electronics Technician (Technical Certificate)
    • Medical Laboratory TechnicianToggle Medical Laboratory Technician
      • Medical Laboratory Technician (AAS)
    • Medical Office AssistantToggle Medical Office Assistant
      • Medical Office Assistant (AAS)
      • Medical Office Assistant (Technical Certificate)
    • MusicToggle Music
      • Liberal Arts, Music (BA)
      • Music: Commercial Music (BA)
      • Music Performance: Instrumental (BM)
      • Music Performance: Keyboard (BM)
      • Music Performance: Vocal (BM)
      • Music with Elective Studies in Business (BM)
      • Music Education K-​12 (BME)
      • Jazz Studies (Minor)
      • Music: Instrumental (Minor)
      • Music: Vocal (Minor)
    • Nurse AideToggle Nurse Aide
      • Nurse Aide (Technical Certificate)
    • NursingToggle Nursing
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice -​ Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-​FNP)
      • Adult-​Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
      • Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing (MSN)
      • Nurse Educator, Nursing (MSN)
      • LPN to BSN, Nursing (BSN)
      • Nursing (BSN)
      • RN to BSN, Nursing (BSN)
      • Nursing (AAS)
      • Practical Nursing (Technical Certificate)
    • Occupational TherapyToggle Occupational Therapy
      • Occupational Therapy (MS)
    • Outdoor Recreation Industry StudiesToggle Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies
      • Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies (BS)
      • Outdoor Recreation Studies (Minor)
    • Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)Toggle Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
      • Peace Officer Academy -​ Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) (Technical Certificate)
    • Pharmacy TechnicianToggle Pharmacy Technician
      • Pharmacy Technician (AAS)
      • Entry-​Level Pharmacy Technician (Technical Certificate)
    • PhilosophyToggle Philosophy
      • Philosophy (Minor)
    • Physical TherapyToggle Physical Therapy
      • Physical Therapy (DPT)
    • Physician AssistantToggle Physician Assistant
      • Physician Assistant (MPAS)
    • PhysicsToggle Physics
      • Physics (BS)
      • Physics, Liberal Arts (AS)
      • Physics (Minor)
    • Political ScienceToggle Political Science
      • Political Science (BA)
      • Political Science (Minor)
    • PsychologyToggle Psychology
      • Counseling Psychology, Psychology (BA)
      • Psychology (BA)
      • Forensic Investigation -​ Psychology (Minor)
      • Psychology (Minor)
    • Radiologic SciencesToggle Radiologic Sciences
      • Radiologic Sciences (BSRS)
      • Computed Tomography (Professional Certificate)
      • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Professional Certificate)
    • Real EstateToggle Real Estate
      • Real Estate (Professional Certificate)
    • Respiratory TherapyToggle Respiratory Therapy
      • Respiratory Therapy (AAS)
    • Social ScienceToggle Social Science
      • Social Science, Liberal Arts (AA)
    • Social WorkToggle Social Work
      • Social Work: Advanced Standing (MSW)
      • Social Work: Foundation (MSW)
      • Social Work (BSW)
      • Social Work (Minor)
    • SociologyToggle Sociology
      • Sociology (BA)
      • Sociology (Minor)
    • SpanishToggle Spanish
      • Hispanic Studies, Spanish (BA)
      • Secondary Education, Spanish (BA)
      • Spanish (Minor)
      • Translation and Interpreting, Spanish (BA)
    • Sport ManagementToggle Sport Management
      • Sport Management (MS)
      • Sport Management (BS)
      • Sport Management, Liberal Arts (AS)
      • Sport Management (Minor)
    • Sports MedicineToggle Sports Medicine
      • Sports Medicine (Professional Certificate)
    • Surgical TechnologyToggle Surgical Technology
      • Surgical Technology (AAS)
    • Sustainability Practices
    • Sustainable AgricultureToggle Sustainable Agriculture
      • Sustainable Agriculture (AAS)
    • Teacher Education
    • Theatre ArtsToggle Theatre Arts
      • Acting/​Directing (BFA)
      • Music Theatre (BFA)
      • Design/​Technology (BFA)
      • Theatre Arts, General (BA)
      • Theatre (Minor)
    • Transportation ServicesToggle Transportation Services
      • Advanced Automotive Service Technicians (AAS)
      • Diesel Technology (AAS)
      • Automotive Service Technician (Technical Certificate)
      • Diesel Mechanics (Technical Certificate)
      • Hybrid Vehicle Technician (Technical Certificate)
      • Light Duty Automotive Technician (Technical Certificate)
      • Light Duty Automotive Technician Foundations I (Technical Certificate)
      • Light Duty Automotive Technician Foundations II (Technical Certificate)
    • Unmanned Aircraft SystemsToggle Unmanned Aircraft Systems
      • Pilot Small UAS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Technical Certificate)
    • Veterinary TechnologyToggle Veterinary Technology
      • Veterinary Technology (AAS)
    • Viticulture and EnologyToggle Viticulture and Enology
      • Viticulture and Enology (AAS)
      • Enology (Technical Certificate)
      • Viticulture (Technical Certificate)
      • Wine Appreciation (Technical Certificate)
      • Wine Fermentation (Technical Certificate)
      • Wine Professional (Technical Certificate)
    • Watershed Science
    • Wildland Fire ManagementToggle Wildland Fire Management
      • Wildland Fire Management (AAS)
    • Women's and Gender StudiesToggle Women's and Gender Studies
      • Women's and Gender Studies (Minor)
  • Programs A-​Z
  • Course DescriptionsToggle Course Descriptions
    • Accounting (ACCT)
    • Addictions Counseling (ADAP)
    • Agricultural Science (AGRS)
    • Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (APMT)
    • Anthropology (ANTH)
    • Applied Business (ABUS)
    • Archaeology (ARKE)
    • Art (ARTE)
    • Art -​ Animation (ARTA)
    • Art -​ Art Education (ARTD)
    • Art -​ Art History (ARTH)
    • Art -​ Graphic Design (ARTG)
    • Art -​ Sculpture/​Studio (ARTT)
    • Art -​ Studio Art (ARTS)
    • Athletic Training (ATRN)
    • Aviation Technology (AVTN)
    • Biology (BIOL)
    • Business (BUGB)
    • Chemistry (CHEM)
    • Civil Engineering (CIVE)
    • Commercial Driver's License Training (CDLT)
    • Computer Aided Drafting (CADT)
    • Computer Information Systems (CISB)
    • Computer Science (CSCI)
    • Construction Management (CONM)
    • Construction Technology (CONC)
    • Criminal Justice (CRMJ)
    • Criminal Justice-​POST (CRJW)
    • Culinary Arts (CUAR)
    • Dance (DANC)
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMSO)
    • Digital Filmmaking (FILM)
    • Early Childhood Teaching -​Special Ed (ECSE)
    • Economics (ECON)
    • Education (EDUC)
    • Education -​ Career/​Tech (EDUT)
    • Education -​ Leadership (EDTL)
    • Education -​ Special Ed (EDSE)
    • Education-​Early Child (EDEC)
    • Educational Leadership (EDLD)
    • Electric Lineworker (ELCL)
    • Electrical/​Computer Engineering (EECE)
    • Electrical Construction (ELCE)
    • Emergency Management (EMDP)
    • Emergency Medical Tech (EMTS)
    • Energy Management (EMGT)
    • Engineering (ENGR)
    • English (ENGL)
    • English-​Basic Writing (ENGC)
    • Entrepreneurship (ENTR)
    • Environmental Science (ENVS)
    • Essential Learning (ESSL)
    • Finance (FINA)
    • Fine Arts (FINE)
    • Fire Science Technology (FSTR)
    • Foreign Language-​American Sign Language (FLSL)
    • Foreign Language-​French (FLAF)
    • Foreign Language-​German (FLAG)
    • Foreign Language-​Greek (FLGK)
    • Foreign Language-​Italian (FLAI)
    • Foreign Language-​Japanese (FLAJ)
    • Foreign Language-​Latin (FLLT)
    • Foreign Language-​Mandarin Chinese (FLAM)
    • Foreign Language-​Other (FLAV)
    • Foreign Language-​Russian (FLAR)
    • Foreign Language-​Spanish (FLAS)
    • Forensic Anthropology (FOAN)
    • Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST)
    • Geography (GEOG)
    • Geology (GEOL)
    • Gerontology (GRNT)
    • Health Sciences (HSCI)
    • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC)
    • History (HIST)
    • Honors (HNRS)
    • Hospitality Management (HMGT)
    • Human Resource Management (HRMA)
    • Humanities (HUMA)
    • Innovation (INOV)
    • International Studies (INTS)
    • Kinesiology-​Academic (KINE)
    • Kinesiology-​Activity (KINA)
    • Land Surveying (SURV)
    • Machining/​Manufacturing (MAMT)
    • Management (MANG)
    • Marketing (MARK)
    • Mass Communications (MASS)
    • Math -​ Foundations (MATC)
    • Mathematics (MATH)
    • Medical Lab Technician (MLTP)
    • Medical Office Assistant (MOAP)
    • Music/​Academic (MUSA)
    • Music/​Lessons (MUSL)
    • Music/​Performing (MUSP)
    • Nurse Aide Training (NURA)
    • Nursing (NURS)
    • Occupational Therapy (OCCU)
    • Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies (OREC)
    • Pharmacy Technician (PHTE)
    • Philosophy (PHIL)
    • Physical Therapy (PHYT)
    • Physician Assistant (PHAS)
    • Physics (PHYS)
    • Plumbing (PLMB)
    • Political Science (POLS)
    • Psychology (PSYC)
    • Psychology -​ Counseling (PSYP)
    • Public Administration (PADM)
    • Radiologic Sciences (RADS)
    • Reading (READ)
    • Real Estate (REAL)
    • Respiratory Therapy (RESP)
    • Social Science (SOCI)
    • Social Work (SOWK)
    • Sociology (SOCO)
    • Speech (SPCH)
    • Statistics (STAT)
    • Surgical Technology (SUTE)
    • Technology Integration (TECI)
    • Theatre (THEA)
    • Transportation Services-​Automotive (TSTA)
    • Transportation Services -​Core (TSTC)
    • Transportation Services -​Diesel (TSTD)
    • Transportation Services-​General (TSTG)
    • University College (UNIV)
    • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASP)
    • Veterinary Technology (VETT)
    • Viticulture and Enology (VITE)
    • Welding (WELD)
    • Wildland Fire Mgmt (FSWM)
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Catalog A-​Z Index
Print Options Academic Calendar

2025-2026 Academic Calendar

The following dates are subject to change. Changes will be published to the Important Dates webpage.  

Summer Semester 2025

Academic Calendar
Date Event
May 26 Memorial Day – No classes
May 27 Full semester and first summer module classes begin
May 29 Last day to add or drop a first summer module class
June 3 Last day to add or drop a full semester class
June 12 Last day to withdraw from a first summer module class with a grade of "W"
June 19 Juneteenth - No Classes
June 21 First summer module classes end
June 23 Second summer module classes begin
June 23 Summer census - date after which credit hours are counted in COF attempted hours
June 25 Last day to add or drop a second summer module class
July 2 Last day to withdraw from a full semester class with a grade of "W"
July 4 Independence Day – No classes
July 10 Last day to withdraw from a second summer module class with a grade of "W"
July 18 Full semester and second summer module classes end

Fall Semester 2025

Academic Calendar
Date Event
August 2 Residency petitions due to Tuition Classification Officer (Admissions Office)
August 18 Full semester and first module classes begin
August 25 Last day to add or drop a first module class
September 1 Labor day - campus open - classes in session
September 2 Last day to add or drop a full semester class
September 2 Fall census – date after which credit hours are counted in COF attempted hours
September 8 Late start classes begin
September 18 Last day to add or drop a late start class
September 22 Last day to withdraw from a first module class with a grade of "W"
October 1 Deadline for filing Intent to Graduate form with Registrar’s Office for spring and summer graduates
October 9 First module classes end
October 10-12 Fall Break – no classes
October 13 Second module classes begin
October 20 Last day to add or drop a second module class
October 20 Registration for spring 2026 classes begin
October 27 Last day to withdraw from a full semester class with a grade of “W”
November 3 Last day to withdraw from a late start session with a grade of "W"
November 13 Last day to withdraw from a second module class with a grade of "W"
November 24-28 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes
December 8-11 Final examinations
December 11 Fall semester ends
December 12 Commencement

Spring Semester 2026 (including January Term)

Academic Calendar
Date Event
January 2 January Term begins for online classes (unless your instructor notifies you of a change)
January 5 January Term begins for in-person classes
January 5 Residency petitions due to Tuition Classification Officer (Admissions Office)
January 6 Last day to add or drop a January Term class
January 12 Last day to withdraw from a January Term class with a grade of "W"
January 16 January Term classes end
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Classes
January 20 Full semester and first module classes begin
January 27 Last day to add or drop a first module class
February 4 Last day to add or drop a full semester class
February 4 Spring census – date after which credit hours are counted in COF attempted hours
February 9 Late start classes begin
February 20 Last day to add or drop a late start class
February 25 Last day to withdraw from a first module class with a grade of "W"
March 1 Deadline for filing Intent to Graduate form with Registrar’s Office for fall graduates
March 13 First module classes end
March 16-20 Spring Break – No Classes
March 23 Second module classes begin
March 30 Last day to add or drop a second module class
March 30 Registration for summer and fall 2026 begins
April 6 Last day to withdraw from full semester classes with a grade of “W”
April 13 Last day to withdraw from a late start session with a grade of "W"
April 24 Last day to withdraw from a second module class with a grade of "W"
May 11-14 Final examinations
May 14 Spring semester ends
May 16 Commencement

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