Introduction
As students and faculty members prepare for the upcoming academic year, it’s important to understand the details of the OU academic calendar for 2024-25. This calendar provides information about the start and end of each semester, holidays, and other important dates. In this article, we will discuss the important dates and answer some commonly asked questions about the academic calendar.
Important Dates
The OU academic calendar for 2024-25 includes two semesters, fall and spring. The fall semester begins on August 26, 2024, and ends on December 13, 2024. The spring semester begins on January 13, 2025, and ends on May 2, 2025. There will be a winter break from December 14, 2024, to January 12, 2025, and a spring break from March 16, 2025, to March 23, 2025.
Question: When do classes start?
Classes for the fall semester will start on August 28, 2024.
Question: When are finals week?
Finals week for the fall semester will be from December 9, 2024, to December 13, 2024. Finals week for the spring semester will be from April 28, 2025, to May 2, 2025.
Holidays
The academic calendar includes several holidays throughout the year. The university will be closed on Labor Day (September 2, 2024), Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024), and the day after Thanksgiving (November 29, 2024). The university will also be closed for winter break from December 14, 2024, to January 12, 2025.
Question: Is the university closed for any other holidays?
Yes, the university will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20, 2025), Memorial Day (May 26, 2025), and Independence Day (July 4, 2025).
Registration and Drop/Add Dates
Registration for the fall semester will begin on April 1, 2024, and end on August 22, 2024. Drop/Add for the fall semester will be from August 28, 2024, to September 6, 2024. Registration for the spring semester will begin on November 1, 2024, and end on January 10, 2025. Drop/Add for the spring semester will be from January 13, 2025, to January 22, 2025.
Question: Can I drop a class after the Drop/Add period?
Yes, you can drop a class after the Drop/Add period, but there will be a deadline for withdrawing from a class without receiving a grade. The deadline for the fall semester is November 8, 2024, and the deadline for the spring semester is April 4, 2025.
Final Thoughts
As you can see, the OU academic calendar for 2024-25 includes important dates, holidays, and registration deadlines. It’s important to keep track of these dates to ensure that you don’t miss any important deadlines. If you have any questions about the academic calendar or need assistance with registration, be sure to reach out to your academic advisor or the Office of the Registrar.