AU Online Academic Calendar
Policies
Dates are subject to change for compliance with University policy.
General guidelines are as follows:
- OPEN REGISTRATION: Up to 1 day prior to the first day of campus term
- LATE REGISTRATION (fee assessed): First day of the campus term.
- ADD: 0 - 20% of instructional period
- DROP: 0-20% of instructional period (no transcript notation, 100% tuition refund)
- LATE DROP: 21% - 60% of instructional period (transcript notation of W, 0 tuition refund, counts as attempted credit in the calculation of SAP, no online processing)
- DEADLINE TO COMPLETE PRIOR TERM INCOMPLETES: 2 weeks prior to the end of the subsequent term
- Courses that last the full campus term share the same add and drop dates. Campus-specific dates follow.
Semesters (EdD, MSAH, MSAT)
Spring 2025
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| CAMPUS TERM DATES | 01/04/25 | 05/02/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Actual start/end dates of classes will vary | ||
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 10/29/24 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 11/13/24 | 11/14/24 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 11/15/24 | 01/03/25 |
| LATE REGISTRATION | 01/04/25 | |
| Virtual EdD Residency | 01/04/25 | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 01/04/25 | |
| Full Term Class Add Period | 01/04/25 | 01/27/25 |
| Full Term Class Drop Period | 01/04/25 | 01/27/25 |
| Full Term Class Late Drop (W) Period | 01/28/25 | 03/15/25 |
| Full Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 01/02/24 | 03/15/25 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 05/02/25 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 05/02/25 | |
| Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 05/12/25 | |
| Commencement Ceremony | TBD | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| New Year’s Day (observed) | 01/01/25 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | 01/20/25 | |
| Presidents' Day | 02/17/25 | |
Summer 2025
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| CAMPUS TERM DATES | 05/03/25 | 08/22/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Actual start/end dates of classes will vary | ||
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 03/11/25 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 03/25/25 | 03/26/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 03/27/25 | 05/02/25 |
| LATE REGISTRATION | 05/03/25 | |
| Virtual EdD Residency | TBD | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 05/03/25 | |
| Full Term Class Add Period | 05/03/25 | 05/25/25 |
| Full Term Class Drop Period | 05/03/25 | 05/25/25 |
| Full Term Class Late Drop (W) Period | 05/26/25 | 07/08/25 |
| Ed.D. Annual Residency; location TBA | TBD | TBD |
| Full Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 05/03/25 | 07/08/25 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 08/22/25 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 08/22/25 | |
| Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 09/02/25 | |
| Commencement Ceremony | TBD | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| Memorial Day | 05/26/25 | |
| Juneteenth Holiday (observed) | 06/19/25 | |
| Independence Day | 07/04/25 | |
Fall 2025
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| CAMPUS TERM DATES | 08/23/25 | 12/12/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Actual start/end dates of classes will vary | ||
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 06/30/25 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 07/15/25 | 07/16/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 07/17/25 | 08/22/25 |
| LATE REGISTRATION | 08/23/25 | |
| Virtual EdD Residency | TBD | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 08/23/25 | |
| Full Term Class Add Period | 08/23/25 | 09/14/25 |
| Full Term Class Drop Period | 08/23/25 | 09/14/25 |
| Full Term Class Late Drop (W) Period | 09/15/25 | 10/28/25 |
| Full Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 08/23/25 | 10/28/25 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 12/12/25 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 12/18/25 | |
| Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 01/02/26 | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| Labor Day | 09/02/25 | |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/25 | |
| Thanksgiving | 11/27/25 | 11/28/25 |
| University Winter Break | 12/24/25 | 12/31/25 |
Spring 2026
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| CAMPUS TERM DATES | 01/03/26 | 05/01/26 |
|---|---|---|
| Actual start/end dates of classes will vary | ||
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 10/29/25 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 11/12/25 | 11/13/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 11/14/25 | 01/02/26 |
| LATE REGISTRATION | 01/03/26 | |
| Virtual EdD Residency | TBD | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 01/03/26 | |
| Full Term Class Add Period | 01/03/26 | 01/26/26 |
| Full Term Class Drop Period | 01/03/26 | 01/26/26 |
| Full Term Class Late Drop (W) Period | 01/27/26 | 03/14/26 |
| Full Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 01/03/26 | 03/14/26 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 05/01/26 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 05/01/26 | |
| Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 05/11/26 | |
| Commencement Ceremony | TBD | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| New Year’s Day (observed) | 01/01/26 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | 01/19/26 | |
| Presidents' Day | 02/16/26 | |
Session-Based (Undergrad, MBA)
Spring 2025 (Session-Based)
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| Session Dates | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | 01/06/25 | 02/23/25 |
| Session B | 03/03/25 | 04/20/25 |
| Actual start/end dates of classes will vary | ||
| Note: Students are expected to register for ALL courses for a given term during the open registration period, regardless of their start date. | ||
| Activity / Event | Start | End |
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 10/29/24 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 11/13/24 | 11/14/24 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 11/15/24 | 01/05/25 |
| Session A Late Registration | 01/06/25 | |
| Session A Class Add Period | 01/06/25 | 01/15/25 |
| Session A Class Drop Period | 01/06/25 | 01/15/25 |
| Session A Class Late Drop (W) Period | 01/16/25 | 02/03/25 |
| Session A Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 03/03/25 | |
| Session B Late Registration | 03/03/25 | |
| Session B Class Add Period | 03/03/25 | 03/12/25 |
| Session B Class Drop Period | 03/03/25 | 03/12/25 |
| Session B Class Late Drop (W) Period | 03/13/25 | 03/31/25 |
| Full-Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 03/03/25 | 03/31/25 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 04/20/25 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 05/02/25 | |
| Session B Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 04/28/25 | |
| Commencement Ceremony | TBD | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| New Year’s Day (observed) | 01/01/25 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | 01/20/25 | |
| Presidents' Day | 02/17/25 | |
Summer 2025 (Session Based)
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| Session Dates | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | 05/05/25 | 06/22/25 |
| Session B | 06/30/25 | 08/17/25 |
| Actual start/end dates of classes will vary | ||
| Note: Students are expected to register for ALL courses for a given term during the open registration period, regardless of their start date. | ||
| Activity / Event | Start | End |
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 03/11/25 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 03/25/25 | 03/26/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 03/27/25 | 05/04/25 |
| Session A Late Registration | 05/05/25 | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 05/05/25 | |
| Session A Class Add Period | 05/05/26 | 05/14/25 |
| Session A Class Drop Period | 05/05/26 | 05/14/25 |
| Session A Class Late Drop (W) Period | 05/15/25 | 06/02/25 |
| Session A Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 06/30/25 | |
| Session B Late Registration | 06/30/25 | |
| Session B Class Add Period | 06/30/25 | 07/09/25 |
| Session B Class Drop Period | 06/30/25 | 07/09/25 |
| Session B Class Late Drop (W) Period | 7/10/25 | 07/28/25 |
| Full-Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 06/30/25 | 07/28/25 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 08/17/25 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 08/22/25 | |
| Session B Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 08/25/25 | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| Memorial Day | 05/26/25 | |
| Juneteenth Holiday (observed) | 06/19/25 | |
| Independence Day | 07/04/25 | |
Fall 2025 (Session Based)
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| Session Dates | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | 08/25/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Session B | 10/20/25 | 12/07/25 |
| Actual start/end dates of classes will vary | ||
| Note: Students are expected to register for ALL courses for a given term during the open registration period, regardless of their start date. | ||
| Activity / Event | Start | End |
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 06/30/25 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 07/15/25 | 07/16/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 07/17/25 | 08/24/25 |
| Session A Late Registration | 08/25/25 | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 08/25/25 | |
| Session A Class Add Period | 08/25/25 | 09/03/25 |
| Session A Class Drop Period | 08/25/25 | 09/03/25 |
| Session A Class Late Drop (W) Period | 09/04/25 | 09/22/25 |
| Session A Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 10/20/25 | |
| Session B Late Registration | 10/20/25 | |
| Session B Class Add Period | 10/20/25 | 10/29/25 |
| Session B Class Drop Period | 10/20/25 | 10/29/25 |
| Session B Class Late Drop (W) Period | 10/30/25 | 11/17/25 |
| Full-Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 10/20/25 | 11/17/25 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 12/07/25 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 12/18/25 | |
| Session B Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 12/15/25 | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| Labor Day | 09/01/25 | |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/25 | |
| Thanksgiving | 11/27/25 | 11/28/25 |
| University Winter Break | 12/24/25 | 12/31/25 |
Spring 2026 (Session Based)
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| Session Dates | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | 01/05/26 | 02/22/26 |
| Session B | 03/02/26 | 04/19/26 |
| Actual start/end dates of classes will vary | ||
| Note: Students are expected to register for ALL courses for a given term during the open registration period, regardless of their start date. | ||
| Activity / Event | Start | End |
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 10/29/25 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 11/12/25 | 11/13/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 11/14/25 | 01/04/25 |
| Session A Late Registration | 01/05/26 | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 01/05/26 | |
| Session A Class Add Period | 01/05/26 | 01/14/26 |
| Session A Class Drop Period | 01/05/26 | 01/14/26 |
| Session A Class Late Drop (W) Period | 01/15/26 | 02/02/26 |
| Session A Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 03/02/26 | |
| Session B Late Registration | 03/02/26 | |
| Session B Class Add Period | 03/02/26 | 03/11/26 |
| Session B Class Drop Period | 03/02/26 | 03/11/26 |
| Session B Class Late Drop (W) Period | 03/12/26 | 03/30/26 |
| Full-Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 03/02/26 | 03/30/26 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 04/19/26 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 05/01/26 | |
| Session B Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 04/27/26 | |
| Commencement Ceremony | TBD | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| New Year’s Day (observed) | 01/01/26 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | 01/19/26 | |
| Presidents' Day | 02/16/26 | |
MA in Humanities and MA in Social Sciences
Spring 2025
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| Session Dates | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Full term session | 01/04/25 | 05/02/25 |
| Session A | 01/06/25 | 02/23/25 |
| Session B | 03/03/25 | 04/20/25 |
| Actual start/end dates of classes may vary | ||
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 10/29/24 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 11/13/24 | 11/14/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 11/15/24 | 01/05/25 |
| Syllabus Due (individualized classes) for Full Term and Session A | 12/02/24 | |
| Full Term, Session A Late Registration | 01/06/25 | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 01/04/25 | |
| Session A Class Add Period | 01/06/25 | 01/15/25 |
| Session A Class Drop Period | 01/06/25 | 01/15/25 |
| Full Term Class Add Period | 01/04/25 | 01/27/25 |
| Full Term Class Drop Period | 01/04/25 | 01/27/25 |
| Session A Class Late Drop (W) Period | 01/16/25 | 02/03/25 |
| Spring Break | 02/24/25 | 03/02/25 |
| Session A Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 03/03/25 | |
| Syllabus Due (individualized classes) for Session B | 02/03/25 | |
| Session B Late Registration | 03/03/25 | |
| Session B Class Add Period | 03/03/25 | 03/12/25 |
| Session B Class Drop Period | 03/03/25 | 03/12/25 |
| Session B Class Late Drop (W) Period | 03/13/25 | 03/31/25 |
| Full Term Class Late Drop (W) Period | 01/28/25 | 03/15/25 |
| Full Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 01/04/25 | 03/15/25 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 05/02/25 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 05/02/25 | |
| Session B Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 04/25/25 | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| New Year’s Day (observed) | 01/01/25 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | 01/20/25 | |
| Presidents' Day | 02/17/25 | |
Summer 2025
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| Session Dates | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Full term session | 05/05/25 | 08/17/25 |
| Session A | 05/05/25 | 06/22/25 |
| Session B | 06/30/25 | 08/17/25 |
| Actual start/end dates of classes may vary | ||
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 03/11/25 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 3/25/25 | 03/26/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 03/27/25 | 05/04/25 |
| Syllabus Due (individualized classes) for Full Term and Session A | 04/07/25 | |
| Full Term, Session A Late Registration | 05/05/25 | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 05/05/25 | |
| Session A Class Add Period | 05/05/25 | 05/14/25 |
| Session A Class Drop Period | 05/05/25 | 05/14/25 |
| Full Term Class Add Period | 05/05/25 | 05/25/25 |
| Full Term Class Drop Period | 05/05/25 | 05/25/25 |
| Session A Class Late Drop (W) Period (no refund) | 05/15/25 | 06/03/25 |
| Summer Break | 06/23/25 | 06/29/25 |
| Session A Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 06/30/25 | |
| Syllabus Due (individualized classes) for Session B | 06/01/25 | |
| Session B Late Registration | 06/30/25 | |
| Session B Class Add Period | 06/30/25 | 07/09/25 |
| Session B Class Drop Period | 06/30/25 | 07/09/25 |
| Session B Class Late Drop (W) Period | 07/10/25 | 07/28/25 |
| Full Term Class Late Drop (W) Period | 05/26/25 | 07/06/25 |
| Full Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 05/05/25 | 07/06/25 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 08/17/25 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 08/22/25 | |
| Session B Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 08/25/25 | |
| Full Term Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 08/28/25 | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| Memorial Day | 05/26/25 | |
| Juneteenth Holiday (observed) | 06/19/25 | |
| Independence Day | 07/04/25 | |
Fall 2025
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| Session Dates | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Full term session | 08/25/25 | 12/14/25 |
| Session A | 08/25/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Session B | 10/20/25 | 12/07/25 |
| Actual start/end dates of classes may vary | ||
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 06/30/25 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 07/15/25 | 07/16/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 07/17/25 | 08/22/25 |
| Syllabus Due (individualized classes) for Full Term and Session A | 07/28/25 | |
| Full Term, Session A Late Registration | 08/25/25 | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 08/25/25 | |
| Session A Class Add Period | 08/25/25 | 09/03/25 |
| Session A Class Drop Period | 08/25/25 | 09/03/25 |
| Full Term Class Add Period | 08/25/25 | 09/16/25 |
| Full Term Class Drop Period | 08/25/25 | 09/16/25 |
| Session A Class Late Drop (W) Period | 09/04/25 | 09/22/25 |
| Fall Break | 10/13/25 | 10/19/25 |
| Session A Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 10/20/25 | |
| Syllabus Due (individualized classes) for Session B | 09/22/25 | |
| Session B Late Registration | 10/20/25 | |
| Session B Class Add Period | 10/20/25 | 10/29/25 |
| Session B Class Drop Period | 10/20/25 | 10/29/25 |
| Session B Class Late Drop (W) Period | 10/30/25 | 11/17/25 |
| Full Term Class Late Drop (W) Period | 09/17/25 | 10/30/25 |
| Full Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 08/25/25 | 10/30/25 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 12/14/25 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 12/18/25 | |
| Session B Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 12/15/25 | |
| Full Term Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 01/02/26 | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| Labor Day | 09/01/25 | |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/25 | |
| Thanksgiving | 11/27/25 | 11/28/25 |
| University Winter Break | 12/24/25 | 12/31/25 |
Spring 2026
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| Session Dates | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Full term session | 01/05/26 | 04/26/26 |
| Session A | 01/05/26 | 02/22/26 |
| Session B | 03/02/26 | 04/19/26 |
| Actual start/end dates of classes may vary | ||
| Classes available to view in myAntioch | 10/29/25 | |
| Continuing Student Registration | 11/12/25 | 11/13/25 |
| OPEN REGISTRATION | 11/14/25 | 01/02/26 |
| Syllabus Due (individualized classes) for Full Term and Session A | 12/01/25 | |
| Full Term, Session A Late Registration | 01/05/26 | |
| First Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 01/05/26 | |
| Session A Class Add Period | 01/05/26 | 01/14/26 |
| Session A Class Drop Period | 01/05/26 | 01/14/26 |
| Full Term Class Add Period | 01/05/26 | 01/27/25 |
| Full Term Class Drop Period | 01/05/26 | 01/27/25 |
| Session A Class Late Drop (W) Period | 01/15/26 | 02/02/26 |
| Spring Break | 02/23/25 | 03/01/26 |
| Session A Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 03/02/26 | |
| Syllabus Due (individualized classes) for Session B | 02/02/26 | |
| Session B Late Registration | 03/02/26 | |
| Session B Class Add Period | 03/02/26 | 03/11/26 |
| Session B Class Drop Period | 03/02/26 | 03/11/26 |
| Session B Class Late Drop (W) Period | 03/12/26 | 03/30/26 |
| Full Term Class Late Drop (W) Period | 01/28/26 | 03/12/26 |
| Full Term Withdrawal period (withdrawal from all classes) refund proportional to attendance; 0% refund thereafter | 01/05/26 | 03/12/26 |
| Last Day of Term (see class details or syllabus for specific meeting dates) | 04/26/26 | |
| Official Graduation/Degree Conferral Date for this term | 05/01/26 | |
| Session B Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 04/27/26 | |
| Full Term Faculty Narrative Evaluations Due | 05/06/26 | |
| CAMPUS CLOSURES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS | Start | End |
| New Year’s Day (observed) | 01/01/26 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | 01/19/26 | |
| Presidents' Day | 02/16/26 | |
AU Academic Calendars
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*Note for add/drop and tuition refund deadlines: Based on AU policy, deadlines for adding and dropping courses and for tuition refunds (other than for full withdrawal from the term) will vary based on the actual instructional period of each course.