Academic Calendar
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The following calendars are applicable to courses offered at Valdosta State University and include important dates related to class start/end dates, registration and withdrawal dates, grade submissions, commencement and more.
Visit the GoVIEW/INGRESS calendar for courses we offer through our collaborative learning environment with University System of Georgia (USG).
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January 13 |
First Class Day for spring 2025 |
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January 16 |
Registration for spring 2025 ends (11:59pm) |
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January 20 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday (University Closed) |
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March 6 |
Students View Midterm Grades |
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March 17-21 |
Spring Break (university open/no classes meet) |
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March 27 |
Withdrawal Deadline for full-term courses |
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March 31 |
Registration Begins for fall 2025 (by classification) |
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May 5 |
Last class day for spring 2025 |
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May 6-May 9 |
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May 9 |
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May 10 |
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May 12 |
Students View Final Grades in Banner after 5pm |
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EVENT |
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January 13 |
First Class Day for Short Session I |
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January 16 |
Registration for spring 2025 ends (11:59pm) |
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January 20 |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday (University Closed) |
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February 20 |
Withdrawal Deadline for Short Session I |
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March 6 |
Last Class Day for Short Session I |
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DATE |
EVENT |
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March 10 |
First Class Day for Short Session II |
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March 14 |
Registration Ends (11:59pm) |
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April 17 |
Withdrawal Deadline for Short Session II |
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May 5 |
Last Class Day |
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May 12 |
Final Grades for All Classes due at 11am |
| DATE | EVENT |
| May 15 | First Class Day - Maymester |
| May 16 | Registration Ends 11:59pm |
| May 27 | Midterm & Withdrawal Deadline |
| May 26 | Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed) |
| June 5 | Last Class Day |
| June 6 | Final Exam Day |
| DATE | EVENT |
| May 15 | First Class Day - Maymester |
| May 16 | Registration Ends 11:59pm |
| May 26 | Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed) |
| June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (university closed) |
| June 27 | Withdrawal Deadline |
| July 4 | Independence Day Holiday (University Closed) |
| July 29 | Last Class Day |
| July 30-July 31 | Final Exam Days |
| DATE | EVENT |
| June 10 | First Class Day |
| June 13 | Registration Ends 11:59pm |
| June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday (University Closed) |
| July 4 | Independence Day Holiday |
| July 14 | Withdrawal Deadline |
| July 29 | Last Class Day |
| July 30 - July 31 | Final Exam Days |
| DATE | EVENT |
| June 10 | First Class Day |
| June 13 | Registration Ends 11:59pm |
| June 19 | Juneteenth Holiday |
| June 20 | Midterm & Withdrawal Deadline |
| July 2 | Last Class Day |
| July 3 | Final Exam Day |
| DATE | EVENT |
| July 8 | First Class Day |
| July 8 | Registration Ends 11:59pm |
| July 17 | Midterm & Withdrawal Deadline |
| July 29 | Last Class Day |
| July 31 | Final Exam Day |
Summer 2025
| 10 Week Term | 8 Week Term - Session 1 | 8 Week Term - Session 2 | |
| Registration Begins | 1-Apr | 1-Apr | 1-Apr |
| First Day of Classes | 13-May | 19-May | 27-May |
| Late Registration/Add Period | May 13-15 | May 19-21 | May 27-29 |
| Drop Period | May 13-19 | May 19-23 | May 27-June 2 |
| Attendance Verification | May 15-21 | May 22-28 | May 29-June 4 |
| Holiday | 26-May | 26-May | 19-Jun |
| Last Day to Withdraw - Receive a W Grade | 13-Jun | 17-Jun | 25-Jun |
| Holiday | 19-Jun | 19-Jun | NA |
| Holiday | 4-Jul | 4-Jul | 4-Jul |
| Last Day of Class | 15-Jul | 14-Jul | 21-Jul |
| Final Exams | July 16-18 | July 15-17 | July 22-25 |
| Grades Due | 20-Jul | 19-Jul | 27-Jul |
Dates |
Events |
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August 19 |
First Class Day |
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August 22 |
Registration Ends at 11:59pm (registration continues for the second half of the term) |
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September 2 |
Labor Day (University Closed/No Classes Meet) |
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October 14-15 |
Fall Break |
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October 10 |
Midterm |
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October 31 (Extended to November 14) |
Last Day to Withdraw |
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October 28 |
Spring and Summer 2025 Registration Begins |
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October 28 @7am |
Graduates, Seniors, & Approved Groups Register for spring & summer |
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October 29 @7am |
Juniors Register for spring & summer 2025 |
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October 30 @7am |
Sophomores Register for spring & summer 2025 |
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October 31 @7am |
Freshmen Register for spring and summer 2025 |
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November 1 |
eCore/eLanguage/GOML Registration Begins |
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November 15 |
Employee Registration for Spring (TAP) 7am |
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November 27-29 |
Thanksgiving Holidays (Univ Closed/No Classes Meet) |
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December 9 |
Last Class Day |
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December 10-13 |
Final Exam Days |
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December 13 |
Graduate School Commencement |
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December 14 |
Undergraduate Commencement |
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December 16 |
Fall Grades Post at 6pm |
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December 19-January 1 |
University Closed for Holidays |
| DATE | EVENT |
| August 19 | First Class Day |
| August 22 | Registration Ends 11:59 pm |
| September 2 | Labor Day Holiday (University Closed/No Classes Meet) |
| September 12 | Midterm for Short Session I |
| September 26 (Extended to October 24 | Withdrawal Deadline for Short Session I |
| October 10 (Assignment can be completed through November 26) | Last Class Day for Short Session I |
| DATE | EVENT |
| October 16 | First Class Day for Short Session II |
| October 18 | Registration Ends for Short Session II |
| November 8 | Midterm for Short Session II |
| November 22 | Withdrawal Deadline for Short Session II |
| November 27-29 | Thanksgiving Holidays (University Closed/No Classes Meet) |
| December 9 | Last Class Day |
| December 19 | University Closed (reopen January 2) |
| Event | 16 Week Term | 8 Week Term--Session 1 | 8 Week Term--Session 2 |
| Registration Begins | April 1 | April 1 | April 1 |
| First Day of Classes | August 19 | August 19 | October 14 |
| Late Registration/Add Period | August 19-21 | August 19-21 | October 14-16 |
| Drop Period | August 19-23 | August 19-23 | October 14-18 |
| Attendance Verification | August 22-28 | August 22-28 | October 17-23 |
| Holiday | November 27-29 | N/A | November 27-29 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | October 14 | September 16 | November 8 |
| Holiday(s) | November 27-29 | N/A | November 27-29 |
| Last Day of Class | December 4 | October 8 | December 4 |
| Final Exams | December 5-10 | October 9-12 | December 5-10 |
| Grades Due | December 12 | October 14 | December 12 |
Dates |
Events |
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August 19 |
First Class Day |
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August 22 |
Registration Ends at 11:59pm (registration continues for the second half of the term) |
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September 2 |
Labor Day (University Closed/No Classes Meet) |
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October 14-15 |
Fall Break |
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October 10 |
Midterm |
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October 31 (Extended to November 14) |
Last Day to Withdraw |
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October 28 |
Spring and Summer 2025 Registration Begins |
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October 28 @7am |
Graduates, Seniors, & Approved Groups Register for spring & summer |
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October 29 @7am |
Juniors Register for spring & summer 2025 |
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October 30 @7am |
Sophomores Register for spring & summer 2025 |
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October 31 @7am |
Freshmen Register for spring and summer 2025 |
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November 1 |
eCore/eLanguage/GOML Registration Begins |
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November 15 |
Employee Registration for Spring (TAP) 7am |
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November 27-29 |
Thanksgiving Holidays (Univ Closed/No Classes Meet) |
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December 9 |
Last Class Day |
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December 10-13 |
Final Exam Days |
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December 13 |
Graduate School Commencement |
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December 14 |
Undergraduate Commencement |
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December 16 |
Fall Grades Post at 6pm |
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December 19-January 1 |
University Closed for Holidays |
| DATE | EVENT |
| August 19 | First Class Day |
| August 22 | Registration Ends 11:59 pm |
| September 2 | Labor Day Holiday (University Closed/No Classes Meet) |
| September 12 | Midterm for Short Session I |
| September 26 (Extended to October 24 | Withdrawal Deadline for Short Session I |
| October 10 (Assignment can be completed through November 26) | Last Class Day for Short Session I |
| DATE | EVENT |
| October 16 | First Class Day for Short Session II |
| October 18 | Registration Ends for Short Session II |
| November 8 | Midterm for Short Session II |
| November 22 | Withdrawal Deadline for Short Session II |
| November 27-29 | Thanksgiving Holidays (University Closed/No Classes Meet) |
| December 9 | Last Class Day |
| December 19 | University Closed (reopen January 2) |
| Event | 16 Week Term | 8 Week Term--Session 1 | 8 Week Term--Session 2 |
| Registration Begins | April 1 | April 1 | April 1 |
| First Day of Classes | August 19 | August 19 | October 14 |
| Late Registration/Add Period | August 19-21 | August 19-21 | October 14-16 |
| Drop Period | August 19-23 | August 19-23 | October 14-18 |
| Attendance Verification | August 22-28 | August 22-28 | October 17-23 |
| Holiday | November 27-29 | N/A | November 27-29 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | October 14 | September 16 | November 8 |
| Holiday(s) | November 27-29 | N/A | November 27-29 |
| Last Day of Class | December 4 | October 8 | December 4 |
| Final Exams | December 5-10 | October 9-12 | December 5-10 |
| Grades Due | December 12 | October 14 | December 12 |
catalog-2025.jpgOffice of the Registrar
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University Center
Entrance No. 5
1205 N. Patterson St.
registrar@valdosta.edu -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5727
- Fax: 229.333.5475