Master of Science in Natural Resources Conservation
Abridged Academic Calendar
Summer Semester 2024 (13-week semester; Entering cohort: 14 day residency/ 11 credits; returning cohort: 2-day residency; 2 credits)
(N.B.: Students are advised to conduct any necessary pre-program academic preparation in statistics and/or GIS as soon as they are admitted. Students are to consult with the appropriate Graduate Studies faculty to develop a plan of study.)
| Monday |
May 20 |
Graduate classes begin |
| Sunday |
June 16 |
MSNRC Summer Residency begins (entering cohort) |
| Friday |
June 21 |
MSNRC Summer Weekend Residency begins (graduating cohort) |
| Sunday |
June 23 |
MSNRC Summer Weekend Residency ends (graduating cohort) |
| Saturday |
June 29 |
MSNRC Summer Residency ends (entering cohort) |
| Thursday |
July 4 |
Independence Day – no classes |
| Friday |
July 19 |
Payment for Fall 2024 Semester due. Last day to submit paperwork toward a graduation requirement. |
| Friday |
August 16 |
Summer Sessions ends – final projects due |
| Monday |
August 19 |
Summer grades due |
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Fall Semester 2024 (Standard semester)
| Monday |
August 26 |
Classes begin |
| Monday |
September 2 |
Last day to add/change courses |
| Friday |
October 4 |
Incompletes due |
| Monday |
October 14 |
Indigenous People’s Day |
| Friday |
October 25 |
Last day to drop classes with WP/WF. Courses will be listed as “F” after this date. |
| Mon-Fri |
Oct 28-Nov 15 |
Advance Registration for Spring 2025 semester |
| Friday |
November 1 |
Fall MSNRC Residency check in, 1:00 pm |
| Friday |
November 1 |
Fall MSNRC Residency begins, 2:00 pm |
| Sunday |
November 3 |
Fall MSNRC Residency ends, 12:00 pm |
| Mon-Fri |
Nov 25-29 |
Thanksgiving Recess |
| Thursday |
December 12 |
Final Projects Due, Graduate Courses |
| Tuesday |
December 17 |
Final Grades Due 12:00 pm |
| Monday |
December 23 |
Payment for Spring 2022 Semester Due |
Spring Semester 2025 (Standard semester)
| Tuesday |
January 21 |
Classes Begin |
| Tuesday |
January 28 |
Last day to add/change courses |
| Monday |
February 17 |
President’s Day – No Classes |
| Wednesday |
February 19 |
Last day to drop course without Notation of Withdrawal Grade (WP or WF) on Transcript |
| Friday |
February 28 |
Incompletes Due |
| Mon-Fri |
Mar 10-14 |
Mid-Semester Recess |
| Friday |
March 21 |
Last day to drop classes with WP/WF. Courses will be listed as “F” after this date. |
| Mon-Fri |
3/24-4/11 |
Advance Registration for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 Semesters |
| Wednesday |
April 2 |
Last day to submit paperwork for graduation |
| Friday |
April 18 |
Last Day to Withdraw from College with WD’s |
| Thursday |
May 8 |
Final Projects Due, Graduate Courses |
| Friday |
May 9 |
Payment for Summer 2023 Semester Due |
| Saturday |
May 10 |
Commencement |
| Monday |
May 12 |
Final Grades Due, Graduate Courses |
(Graduating cohort eligible to participate in general college commencement ceremonies, on campus, in December or May following successful submission of final project)
Summer Semester 2025 (13-week semester; Entering cohort: 14 day residency/ 11 credits; returning cohort: 2-day residency; 2 credits)
(N.B.: Students are advised to conduct any necessary pre-program academic preparation in statistics and/or GIS as soon as they are admitted. Students are to consult with the appropriate Graduate Studies faculty to develop a plan of study.)
| Monday |
May 19 |
Graduate Classes Begin |
| Sunday |
June 15 |
Master’s Program Summer Residency Begins (entering cohort) |
| Friday |
June 20 |
Master’s Program Summer Weekend Residency Begins (graduating cohort) |
| Sunday |
June 22 |
Master’s Program Summer Weekend Residency Ends (graduating cohort) |
| Saturday |
June 28 |
Master’s Program Summer Residency Ends (entering cohort) |
| Tuesday |
July 4 |
Independence Day – No Classes |
| Friday |
July 18 |
Payment for Fall 2025 Semester Due |
| Friday |
July 18 |
Last Day to submit any paperwork toward a graduation requirement with all appropriate signatures, including: course substitution forms, grade changes, official transcripts for course completions, proof of completion of externship/work experience, and other for the August 2023 conferral date—late paperwork will result in degree conferral at the December 2023 date |
| Friday |
August 15 |
Summer Sessions End – final projects due |
| Monday |
August 18 |
Summer Grades Due |
