Coronavirus Update: In response to additional information regarding the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, USD will continue remote delivery through the summer academic term (May 18-Aug. 7). USD will resume on-campus operations, including face-to-face instruction, this fall. All USD-hosted events and visitor activities are canceled through July 31. USD plans to host graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. More information about COVID-19
Academic Calendar 2020-21
Fall Semester - 2020
| Classes Begin | Monday, August 24 |
| Last day to Add/Drop First 8-Week course with Full Refund | Friday, August 28 |
| Last day to Add/Drop Full term course with Full Refund | Thursday, September 3 |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Monday, September 7 |
| Last day to drop First 8-Week course with “WD” grade | Wednesday, September 9 |
| Native American Day Holiday (no classes) | Monday, October 12 |
| Midterm | Friday, October 16 |
| Second 8-week Classes Begin | Monday, October 19 |
| Last day to Add/Drop Second 8-Week course with Full Refund | Friday, October 23 |
| Early Registration Begins for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 for Current Students | Monday, October 26 (through November 13) ** Tentative Dates |
| Last day to drop Full term course with “WD” grade | Friday, November 6 |
| Veterans Day Holiday (no classes) | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Open Registration Begins for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 for New Students |
Monday, November 16 ** Tentative Date |
| Thanksgiving Recess Begins (no classes) | Wednesday, November 25, 5 a.m. |
| Thanksgiving Recess Ends, Classes Resume | Monday, November 30, 8 a.m. |
| Last day to drop Second 8 Week course with “WD” grade | Monday, November 30 |
| Last Day of Fall Term Classes | Tuesday, December 8 |
| No Classes | Wednesday, December 9 |
| Final Exams Begin | Thursday, December 10 |
| Semester Ends | Wednesday, December 16 |
| Final Grades Due | Monday, December 21(by 11:59 p.m.) |
Spring Semester 2021 |
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| Classes Start | Monday, January 11 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday (no classes) | Monday, January 18 |
| President's Day Holiday (no classes) | Monday, February 15 |
| Spring Break Begins at 5 p.m. (no classes) | Friday March 5 |
| Spring Break Ends. Classes resume at 8 a.m. | Monday, March 15 |
| Midterm | Monday, March 15 |
| Second 8-Week Classes Begin | Monday, March 15 |
| Easter Recess Begins (no classes) | Friday, April 2 (5 a.m.) |
| Easter Recess Ends. Classes Resume | Monday, April 5 (8 a.m.) |
| Last Day of Spring Term Classes | Friday, April 30 |
| Final Exams Begin | Monday, May 3 |
| Semester Ends/Residence Halls Close | Friday, May 7 |
| Commencement* *Graduation Candidates should arrive 45 minutes prior to the start of commencement. |
Saturday, May 8 (TBA) |
| Final Grades Due | Wednesday, May 12 (by midnight) |