The need for academic calendars cannot be overestimated, Madonna university academic calendars are not just meant for current students of the university but also for prospective students that have chosen the institution as their preferred choice.
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Madonna University academic calendar has been fashioned in a way that suits both returning and prospective candidates. There have been cases where it accommodated late entry for students who must have missed gaining admission into other universities.
To whom it may concern, see below, Madonna university academic calendar for 2017/18
Madonna University Academic Calendar For 2017/18 Academic Year
| Semester I – Fall | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 |
| Faculty Conference | Aug. 22 | Aug. 21 | Aug. 20 |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 29 | Aug. 28 | Aug. 27 |
| Course Add and Drop Periods | See Academic Planning Guide | See Academic Planning Guide | See Academic Planning Guide |
| Student Convocation | Aug. 28 | Aug. 27 | Aug. 26 |
| *Labor Day- no classes | Sept. 5 | Sept. 4 | Sept. 3 |
| Deadline: Removal of “I” grade from Spring/Summer Semester | Sept. 9 | Sept. 22 | Sept. 21 |
| Filing Deadline – Application for Graduation: Winter Semester, May | Sept. 30 | Sept. 29 | Sept. 28 |
| Web Registration Begins – Spring/Summer Semester | Oct. 24 | Oct. 23 | Oct. 22 |
| In Person/Open Registration Begins – Spring/Summer Semester | Oct. 31 | Oct. 30 | Oct. 29 |
| Final date, Election of S Grade | Nov. 4 | Nov. 3 | Nov. 2 |
| Final Filing Date/Doctoral Capstone experience for December Graduation | Nov. 17 | Nov. 16 | Nov. 15 |
| Final Date, Withdrawal from Courses (No later than 75% of complete course work) | Nov. 18 | Nov. 17 | Nov. 16 |
| **Thanksgiving Recess (begins at 4:00pm on the Wednesday before) | Nov. 24-27 | Nov. 23-26 | Nov. 22-25 |
| Final Examinations (Last Class Session) | Dec. 12-17 | Dec. 11-16 | Dec. 10-15 |
| End of Fall Semester | Dec. 17 | Dec. 16 | Dec. 15 |
| Grades Due by 12:00 Noon | Dec. 20 | Dec. 19 | Dec. 18 |
| Semester II – Winter | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 |
| Faculty Conference | Jan. 6 | Jan. 5 |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 9 | Jan. 8 |
| Course Add and Drop Periods | See Academic Planning Guide | See Academic Planning Guide |
| Deadline – Removal of “I” grade from Fall Semester | Jan. 27 | Jan. 26 |
| Filing Deadline – Application for Graduation: Spring/Summer Term, July | Jan. 31 | Jan. 31 |
| Spring Vacation | March 6-11 | March 5-10 |
| Final Date, Election of “S” Grade | March 17 | March 16 |
| Web Registration Begins – Fall and Winter Semesters | April 3 | April 2 |
| In-person/Open Registration Begins – Fall and Winter Semesters | April 10 | April 9 |
| Final Filing Date/Doctoral Capstone Experience for May Graduation | April 6 | April 5 |
| Final Date, Withdrawal from Courses (No later than 75% of complete course work) | April 7 | April 6 |
| *Easter Recess (begins at 4:00pm on the Thursday before) | April 14-16 | March 30-April 1 |
| Final Examinations (Last Class Session) | May 1-6 | April 30-May 5 |
| End of Winter Semester | May 6 | May 5 |
| Grades Due by 12:00 noon | May 9 | May 8 |
| Graduation Liturgy | May 11 | May 10 |
| Commencement | May 13 | May 12 |
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| Semester III – Summer | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 |
| Classes Begin | May 15 | May 14 |
| Course Add and Drop Periods | See Academic Planning Guide | See Academic Planning Guide |
| Memorial Day – No Classes | May 29 | May 28 |
| Filing Deadline – Application for Graduation: Fall Semester, December | May 31 | May 31 |
| Deadline – Removal of “I” Grade from Winter Semester | June 16 | June 15 |
| Independence Day – No Classes | July 4 | July 4 |
| Final Filing Date/Doctoral Capstone Experience for July Graduation | July 6 | July 5 |
| Final Date, Election of “S” Grade | July 7 | July 6 |
| Final Date, Withdrawal from Courses (No later than 75% of complete course work) | July 14 | July 13 |
| Final Examinations (Last Class Session) | July 31-Aug. 5 | July 30-Aug. 4 |
| End of Summer Semester | Aug. 5 | Aug. 4 |
| Grades Due by 12:00 noon | Aug. 8 | Aug. 7 |
