Calendars and Final Examination Schedules
Academic Calendar Fall 2022- Spring 2023
(Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the University to do so)
The RELLIS off-campus instructional site follows a different academic calendar. The calendar can be accessed on the RELLIS page.
*Calendar subject to change as state, system, and local guidelines evolve in relation to COVID. Any updates will be posted at https://www.tarleton.edu/coronavirus/*
| Event | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | |
| REGISTRATION | ||
| Priority Registration*, Graduate, Doctoral | March 1 | October 24 |
| Seniors | March 3 | October 26 |
| Juniors | March 14 | October 28 |
| Sophomores | March 16 | October 31 |
| Freshman/Post-Baccalaureate | March 18 | November 2 |
| TUITION AND FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE | August 11 | January 5 |
| CLASSES BEGIN | ||
| 16 week & 1st 8 week Classes Begin | August 18 | January 12 |
| Late Registration and Add/Drop | August 18-24 | January 12-20 |
| 2nd 8 week Classes Begin | October 7 | March 20 |
| 2nd 8 week Late Registration and Add/Drop | October 7 - 8 | March 20 - 21 |
| 3 week "Winter Mini" | December 12 | |
| DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS) | ||
| 16 week | September 2 | January 30 |
| 1st 8 week | August 25 | January 20 |
| 2nd 8 week | October 14 | March 27 |
| 3 week "Winter Mini" | December 13 | |
| Q DROP DEADLINE | ||
| 16 week | October 26 | March 27 |
| 1st 8 week | September 23 | Feburary 17 |
| 2nd 8 week | November 4 | April 21 |
| 3 week "Winter Mini" | January 2 | |
| WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE | ||
| 16 week | November 10 | April 6 |
| 1st 8 week | September 29 | Feburary 24 |
| 2nd 8 week | November 11 | April 28 |
| 3 week "Winter Mini" | Janurary 5 | |
| MIDTERM GRADES DUE | ||
| 16 week | October 10 | March 20 |
| 1st 8 week | September 19 | February 13 |
| 2nd 8 week | November 3 | April 17 |
| FINAL EXAMS BEGIN | ||
| 16 week | December 1 | May 4 |
| 1st 8 week | October 6 | March 10 |
| 2nd 8 week | December 7 | May 10 |
| 3 week "Winter Mini" | Janurary 6 | |
| FINAL GRADES | ||
| 1st 8 week grades due | October 7 by 5 pm | March 20 by 5 pm |
| Al grades due | December 12 by 12 pm Noon | May 15 by 12 pm Noon |
| GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Graduation Application Deadlines | July 15 - September 15 | November 15 - January 15 |
| Commencement Weekend | December 9 - 11 | May 12 - 14 |
| HOLIDAY AND VACATION DAYS (NO CLASSES) | ||
| Labor Day (No classes - University Open) | September 5 | |
| No Classes - University Open | November 23 | |
| Thanksgiving (University closed) | November 24-25 | |
| Winter Break (University closed) | December 24-January 1 | |
| Martin Luther King Day (University closed) | January 16 | |
| Spring Break | March 13 - 18 (No Classes) University Closed March 16 -18 | |
| No Classes | April 7 - 10 |
*Honors, Veterans, NCAA Athletes, Marching Band, Texan Reps, Diplomats, Corps of Cadets
Fall Semester 2022 - Final Examination Schedule - Stephenville
| Exam Date | 8:00am - 10:00am | 10:30am - 12:30pm | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Nov 29 | Last Class Day | ||||
| Wed Nov 30 | Reading Day | ||||
| Thur Dec 1 | TR 9:25 am and T 9:25 am | MWF 11:00 am, MW 11:00 am and M 11:00 am | TR 12:15 pm and T 12:15pm | All Freshman English, EDUC 4315 and 4330 | R 5:15pm or later; TR 4:30 pm, and TR 6:15pm |
| Fri Dec 2 | TR 3:05 pm and T 3:05 pm | TR 10:50 am and T 10:50 am | Other MWF, MW, WF, MF, M, W and F times not listed on exam schedule | All other times not listed on exam schedule | W 5:00 pm or later and MW 7:30 pm |
| Mon Dec 5 | MWF 9:00am, MW 9:00am, and M 9:00am | MWF 2:00 pm, MW 2:00 pm and M 2:00 pm | MWF 10:00 am, MW 10:00 am, and M 10:00 am | Chemistry 1411/1412, MATH 0304, MATH 1342 | M 5:00 pm or later and MW 6:00pm |
| Tue Dec 6 | TR 8:00 am and T 8:00 am | MWF 12:00 pm, MW 12:00 pm and M 12:00 pm | TR 1:40 pm and T 1:40 pm | All Math 1314 and 0303 | T 5:15pm or later and TR 7:45pm |
| Wed Dec 7 | MWF 8:00 am, MW 8:00 am, and M 8:00 am | MWF 1:00 pm, MW 1:00 pm and M 1:00 pm |
Fall Semester 2022 – Final Examination Schedule – Fort Worth
| Exam Date | 8:00am - 10:00am | 10:30am - 12:30pm | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Nov 29 | Last Class Day | ||||
| Wed Nov 30 | Reading Day | ||||
| Thur Dec 1 | R 8:00-10:50 am TR 9:30-10:50 am | M 11:00-1:30 pm MW 11:00-12:20 pm | T 2:00-4:30 pm TR 2:00-3:20 pm | EDU 4315 and 4330 | R 6:30-9:00 pm TR 6:30-7:50 pm |
| Fri Dec 2 | R 2:00-4:30 pm TR 3:30-4:50 pm | T 11:00-1:30 pm TR 11:00-12:20 pm | Other MWF, MW, WF, MF, M, W and F times not listed on exam schedule | All other times not listed on exam schedule | W 6:30-9:00 pm MW 6:30-7:50 pm |
| Mon Dec 5 | M 8:00-10:50 am MW 8:00-9:20 am | M 2:00-4:30 pm MW 2:00-3:20 pm | W 11:00-1:30 pm MW 12:30-1:50 pm | MW 5:00-6:20 pm | M 6:30-9:00 pm |
| Tue Dec 6 | T 8:00-10:50 am TR 8:00-9:20 am | R 11:00-1:30 pm TR 12:30-1:50 pm | All other times not listed on exam schedule | TR 5:00-6:20 pm | T 6:30-9:00 pm |
| Wed Dec 7 | W 8:00-10:50 am MW 9:30-10:50 am | W 2:00-4:30 pm MW 3:30-4:50 pm |
Final Examinations are to be given only on scheduled examination days as printed on the Final Examination Schedule. At locations other than Stephenville, Fort Worth and online courses, the final examination will be given at a time designated by the instructor.
Any student with three or more final examinations on the same day may request of his/her instructors to take one of the final examinations on another day during the Final Examination Schedule.
Spring Semester 2023 – Final Examination Schedule – Stephenville
| Exam Date | 8:00am - 10:00am | 10:30am - 12:30pm | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue May 2 | Last Class Day | ||||
| Wed May 3 | Reading Day | ||||
| Thur May 4 | TR 9:25 am and T 9:25 am | MWF 11:00 am, MW 11:00 am and M 11:00 am | TR 12:15 pm and T 12:15pm | All Freshman English, EDUC 4315 and 4330 | R 5:15pm or later; TR 4:30 pm, and TR 6:15pm |
| Fri May 5 | TR 3:05 pm and T 3:05 pm | TR 10:50 am and T 10:50 am | Other MWF, MW, WF, MF, M, W and F times not listed on exam schedule | MATH 2412 and all other times not listed on exam schedule | W 5:00 pm or later and MW 7:30 pm |
| Mon May 8 | MWF 9:00am, MW 9:00am, and M 9:00am | MWF 2:00 pm, MW 2:00 pm and M 2:00 pm | MWF 10:00 am, MW 10:00 am, and M 10:00 am | Chemistry 1411/1412, MATH 0304, MATH 1342 | M 5:00 pm or later and MW 6:00pm |
| Tue May 9 | TR 8:00 am and T 8:00 am | MWF 12:00 pm, MW 12:00 pm and M 12:00 pm | TR 1:40 pm and T 1:40 pm | All Math 1314 and 0303 | T 5:15pm or later and TR 7:45pm |
| Wed May 10 | MWF 8:00 am, MW 8:00 am, and M 8:00 am | MWF 1:00 pm, MW 1:00 pm and M 1:00 pm |
Spring Semester 2023 – Final Examination Schedule – Fort Worth
| Exam Date | 8:00am - 10:00am | 10:30am - 12:30pm | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue May 2 | Last Class Day | ||||
| Wed May 3 | Reading Day | ||||
| Thur May 4 | R 8:00-10:50 am TR 9:30-10:50 am | M 11:00-1:30 pm MW 11:00-12:20 pm | T 2:00-4:30 pm TR 2:00-3:20 pm | EDU 4315 and 4330 | R 6:30-9:00 pm TR 6:30-7:50 pm |
| Fri May 5 | R 2:00-4:30 pm TR 3:30-4:50 pm | T 11:00-1:30 pm TR 11:00-12:20 pm | Other MWF, MW, WF, MF, M, W and F times not listed on exam schedule | All other times not listed on exam schedule | W 6:30-9:00 pm MW 6:30-7:50 pm |
| Mon May 8 | M 8:00-10:50 am MW 8:00-9:20 am | M 2:00-4:30 pm MW 2:00-3:20 pm | W 11:00-1:30 pm MW 12:30-1:50 pm | MW 5:00-6:20 pm | M 6:30-9:00 pm |
| Tue May 9 | T 8:00-10:50 am TR 8:00-9:20 am | R 11:00-1:30 pm TR 12:30-1:50 pm | All other times not listed on exam schedule | TR 5:00-6:20 pm | T 6:30-9:00 pm |
| Wed May 10 | W 8:00-10:50 am MW 9:30-10:50 am | W 2:00-4:30 pm MW 3:30-4:50 pm |
Final Examinations are to be given only on scheduled examination days as printed on the Final Examination Schedule. At locations other than Stephenville, Fort Worth and online courses, the final examination will be given at a time designated by the instructor.
Any student with three or more final examinations on the same day may request of his/her instructors to take one of the final examinations on another day during the Final Examination Schedule.
Academic Calendar Summer 2023 (May 16 - August 11)
(Any calendar is subject to change when it is determined to be in the best interest of the University to do so)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer 2023 | |
| REGISTRATION | |
| Priority Registration*, Graduate, Doctoral, Post-Baccalaureate | March 1 |
| All students | March 4 |
| TUITION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE | May 10 |
| CLASSES BEGIN | |
| 12 week, 1st 8 week, 1st 6 week, 1st 4 week | May 16 |
| 12 week and 1st 8 week Late Registration and Add/Drop | May 16-19 |
| 1st 6 week Late Registration and Add/Drop | May 17 |
| 1st 4 week Late Registration and Add/Drop | May 17 |
| 2nd 8 week | June 12 |
| 2nd 6 week | June 28 |
| 2nd 4 week | June 14 |
| 3rd 4 week | July 13 |
| DROP WITH NO RECORD (CENSUS) | |
| 12 week | May 26 |
| 1st 8 week | May 23 |
| 1st 6 week | May 23 |
| 1st 4 week | May 19 |
| 2nd 8 week | June 19 |
| 2nd 6 week | July 6 |
| 2nd 4 week | June 19 |
| 3rd 4 week | July 11 |
| WITHDRAWAL "W"/"Q" DROP DEADLINE | |
| 12 week | July 7 |
| 1st 8 week | June 16 |
| 1st 6 week | June 16 |
| 1st 4 week | June 2 |
| 2nd 8 week | July 14 |
| 2nd 6 week | July 14 |
| 2nd 4 week | June 30 |
| 3rd 4 week | August 4 |
| Last Class Day of Term (Final Exams held on this day) | |
| 12 week | August 9 |
| 1st 8 week | July 11 |
| 1st 6 week | June 27 |
| 1st 4 week | June 13 |
| 2nd 8 week | August 9 |
| 2nd 6 week | August 9 |
| 2nd 4 week | July 12 |
| 3rd 4 week | August 9 |
| FINAL GRADES | |
| All grades due | August 14 by 12 pm |
| Gradues due 5 days after Finals for each part of term | |
| All remaining grades due | August 14 by 12 pm |
| GRADUATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS | |
| Graduation Application Deadlines | April 15 - June 15 |
| Commencement Weekend | August 11 - 12 |
| SUMMER HOLIDAY (NO CLASSES) | |
| Memorial Day (University closed) | May 29 |
| Juneteenth (University closed) | June 19 |
| Independence Day (University closed) | July 4 |
*Honors, Veterans, NCAA Athletes, Marching Band, Texan Reps, Diplomats, Corps of Cadets
2022-2023 Event Calendar
(Dates pertain to the semester in which they appear below)
| Deadlines and General Dates | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| Course Evaluations | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| First Destination Survey | with graduation ticket distribution | with graduation ticket distribution | with graduation ticket distribution |
| Next Destination Survey | November 1 | April 1 | July 1 |
| Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for Freshman | August 1 | December 1 | June 1 |
| Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for Transfer/Readmit | October 1 | March 1 | July 1 |
| Undergraduate Admission Application Deadline for International Freshman and Transfer Students | June 15 | November 1 | March 15 |
| Scholarship Application Priority Deadline administered by the University Scholarship Committee | February 15 | December 1 | |
| Last Day to apply to the Teacher Education Program | October 15 | February 15 | July 1 |
| Last Day to apply for Clinical Teaching | September 30 | February 2 | |
| Restricted Activities Begin | November 29 - December 7 | May 2 - 10 | |
| Service and Maintenance of electronic systems | December 26-30 | May 16-17 | August 4-6 |
| University Events | |||
| Service and Leadership Day; classes dismissed between 7 am and 5 pm | March TBA | ||
| Official University Ring Ceremony | TBA | ||
| Family Weekend | September 17 | ||
| Homecoming | October 29 | ||
| College of Graduate Studies | |||
| Deadline for submissions of the defended, final, committee-approved theses/dissertations to ProQuest and signed Thesis/Dissertation Format checklist to the College of Graduate Studies | November 1 | April 1 | July 1 |
| Comprehensive Assessment results due to College of Graduate Studies | November 15 | April 15 | July 15 |
| Residential Living and Learning | |||
| Housing Application opens for incoming new and transfer students | September 1 | October 3 | April 1 |
| Residence Halls close at 10 am for term (exceptions for graduating seniors) | December 8 | May 11 | August 10 |
| Commencement | |||
| Graduation Ceremonies | December 9 - 10 | May 12 - 13 | August 11 - 12 |
| New Student Programs | |||
| Dates below are for the upcoming Fall 2023 term | |||
| #1 Texan Orientation | TBA | ||
| #1 Transfer Takeover | TBA | ||
| Duck Camps | |||
| Duck Camp 1 | TBA | ||
| New Student Move-In | TBA | ||
| Transition Week | TBA | ||
| Texan Camp | TBA | ||
| Freshman Convocation and Candle Lighting Ceremony | TBA |