Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
All dates are subject to change; periodical updates are possible.
AUGUST 2020
8/17 (MON) – 8/23 (SUN) New student orientation (virtual)
8/19 (WED) HAD Graduate student orientation
8/24 (MON) First day of the Fall 2020 semester
Last day for 100% tuition refund for dropped classes
8/31 (MON) Last day for 85% tuition refund for dropped classes
SEPTEMBER 2020
9/7 (MON) Labor Day – Institute closed
Last day for 70% tuition refund for dropped classes
Last day to add classes / drop classes without a WD
9/14 (MON) Last day for 55% tuition refund for dropped classes
9/15 (TUE) No tuition refund for classes dropped
9/16 (MON) Graduate thesis due to library (October Graduates, Summer semester)
- Current thesis formatting requirements and templates can be found http://libguides.pratt.edu/thesisguide
- Please note that the date that summer graduates should list on their cover page
and signature page is October 2020. - If you have any questions please feel free to contact Pratt Libraries via the links found here: https://pratt.libanswers.com/
9/25 (FRI) HAD Language Exam (12 to 1pm, Zoom Invite)
9/30 (MON) Thesis proposal due to advisor (Spring 2021 graduates)
OCTOBER 2020
10/7 (WED) Recommended filing deadline for financial aid and student loan applications (Spring 2021 only)
10/12 (MON) Columbus Day – classes meet, offices closed
10/14 (WED) Academic advisement begins
NOVEMBER 2020
11/1 (SUN) International students’ SEVIS I-20 application documents due
11/2 (MON) Graduate registration opens for Spring 2021
11/3 (TUE) Election Day / Midterm Break – no classes, offices closed
11/6 (FRI) Last day to withdraw (WD) from a course
11/8 (FRI) Approved thesis proposal due to the Chair
11/25 (WED) – 11/29 (SUN) Thanksgiving Break – no classes, offices open on 11/25 only
DECEMBER 2020
12/4 (FRI) HAD Language Exam (12 to 1pm, Zoom Invite)
12/9 (MON) Study day / Exam conflict day – no classes
12/10 (TUE) – 16 (MON) Final critique and exam week
12/11 (WED) Graduate thesis final draft due to the Chair (February Graduates, Fall semester)
12/11 (FRI) Last day of Fall 2020 semester
12/15 (SUN) Graduation applications due online (https://ssspro.pratt.edu/Student/Student/Graduation?_ga=2.180652519.154831091.1568122691-390728913.1539973707)
12/16 (WED) Final grades for Fall 2020 due online by end of day
12/19 (SAT) Tuition deadline for Spring 2021 (Continuing students)
12/24 (SAT) – 1/1 (FRI) Winter Vacation – Institute closed
JANUARY 2021
1/15 (WED) Graduate thesis due to library (February Graduates, Fall semester)
- Current thesis formatting requirements and templates can be found http://libguides.pratt.edu/thesisguide
- Please note that the date that fall graduates should list on their cover page
and signature page is February 2021. - If you have any questions please feel free to contact Pratt Libraries via the links found here: https://pratt.libanswers.com/
1/18 (MON) Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Institute closed.
1/19 (TUE) First day of Spring 2021 semester
Last day for 100% tuition refund upon withdrawal.
FEBRUARY 2021
2/1 (MON) Last day to add a class or drop without a WD grade recorded.
2/15 (MON) President’s Day- Classes meet, offices closed
MARCH 2021
3/15 (MON) – 21 (SUN) Spring Break – no classes, offices open
3/25 (THU) Last day to submit a graduation application for October and February graduation.
APRIL 2021
4/9 (FRI) HAD Language Exam (One student per one assigned time slot begins at noon via Zoom invite)
4/27 (TUE) Graduate thesis final draft due to the Chair (two weeks prior to the last day of semester)
- Template for HAD thesis cover and signature page can be found here https://commons.pratt.edu/hadpratt/download/graduate/Cover-and-Signature_May-2021-Grad.pdf
MAY 2021
5/4 (TUE) Study day / Exam conflict day
5/5 (WED) – 11 (TUE) Final critique and exam week
5/11 (TUE) Last day of Spring 2021 semester
5/13 (THU) All final grades due online by end of day.
JUNE 2021
6/15 (TUE) Graduate thesis due to library (May Graduates, Spring semester)
- Current thesis formatting requirements and templates can be found http://libguides.pratt.edu/thesisguide
- Please note that the date that spring graduates should list on their cover page and signature page is May 2021.
- If you have any questions please feel free to contact Pratt Libraries via the links found here: https://pratt.libanswers.com/