Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar

Records and Registration

Fall 2026 Academic Calendar

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

August 2026

DateDescription
August 7Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Applications to Departments
August 17
  • Fall 2026 University Day
  • Last Day of Fall 2026 Open Registration
  • Deadline for Inter-Institutional Registration and Permission to Enroll Registration
August 17 - 21Late Registration
August 21Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Results
August 21Resident Hall Check-in for New Students
August 22 - 23Resident Hall Check-in for Continuing Students
August 24
  • Fall 2026 Classes Begin for 15 Week Term & 1st Seven-Week Session
  • Deadline for Continuing Students to Submit Change of Residency Applications and Supporting Documents for Fall 2026
August 24 - September 2Add, Swap, & Drop of Classes for Registered Students Resumes for 1st & 2nd Seven-Week Session and 15-Week Term

September 2026

DateDescription
September 2
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Classes for 1st & 2nd Seven-Week Sessions and 15-Week Session
  • Last Day for Students to Drop Courses Without Grade Penalty of “W” for Seven-Week Sessions and 15-Week Session
  • Deadline for Students to Submit Grade Appeal Forms to Professors Written Explanation of the Dispute & Documentation for the Spring and Summer 2026 Semesters
September 3University Convocation
Location: Physical Education Complex (PEC)
September 7Labor Day Holiday (University Closed)
September 8Deadline to Submit Electronic Change of Major Forms to the Office of Records and Registration for Fall 2026
September 11Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) for the 1st Seven-Week Session
September 14 - 18Mid-Term Exams for 1st Seven-Week Session
September 30 - October 23Beginning & End Dates for Departments to Enter Winter & Spring 2027 Update Course Offerings by Changing the Meeting Dates & Times, Deleting Course Offerings & Entering the Names of Instructors

October 2026

DateDescription
October 2Last Day to Submit Spring 2026 A-F Grade Changes – Graduate and Undergraduate Students
October 5Last Day to Submit Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 Graduation applications to the Office of Records and Registration
October 7 - 9Start Late Registration for 2nd Seven-Week Session
October 9Classes End for the 1st Seven-Week Session
October 12 - 17Mid-term Exams for 15-Week Semester
October 19
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grades for 1st Seven-Week Session
  • Classes Start for 2nd Seven-Week Session
October 21
  • Last Day to Add/Drop Classes for 2nd Seven-Week Session
  • Deadline for Mid-Term Grade Submission for 15-Week Semester
October 23Last Day for Faculty to Submit Incomplete Grade Changes (for Spring 2026) – Graduate Students Only
October 28Veterans Priority Registration, Winter and Spring 2027
October 29Special Early Registration for Selected Leaders & Scholars (Presidential, Fanny Jackson Coppin Scholars, Honors and Athlete Students)

November 2026

DateDescription
November 3Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2027- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 90+ credits
November 9Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2027- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 60-89 credits
November 10 - 14Mid-Term Exams for 2nd Seven-Week Session
November 11
  • Veterans Day
  • Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2027- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 30-59 credits
November 12Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2027- All Students
November 16
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) or University for 15 Week Term
  • Last Day for Faculty to submit AW Grades
November 25Resident Hall Check-out for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - 27
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Recess for Students
  • University closed for Faculty/Staff
November 29Resident Hall Check-in after Thanksgiving Holiday
November 30Classes Resume

December 2026

DateDescription
December 5Classes End for 2nd Seven-Week Session
December 8
  • Classes End for 15-Week Term
  • Deadline to Submit Winter 2027 Under-Enrolled Class Cancellations
December 9Final Exam Reading Day
December 10 - 16Final Exams for the 15-Week Term
December 16
  • Fall Semester Ends
  • Resident Hall Check-Out
December 18
  • Deadline for Inputting Fall 2026 Final Grades
  • Deadline for Winter 2027 registration
  • Deadline for Winter 2027 Challenge Exam Applications
  • Deadline to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Spring 2026 (Undergraduate Students)
December 23Holiday Recess Begins, University Closed for Holiday

Winter 2027 Academic Calendar

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

January 2027

DateDescription
January 4
  • University reopens, Winter 2027 Classes Begin
  • Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Results for Winter & Spring 2026 
January 5
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add or Swap or Drop Courses for the Winter
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Drop Courses for the Winter Without (“W” Grade Penalty)
 January 6Last day to Withdraw from Winter 2027 Courses 
January 18
  • Holiday: University Closed for Dr. Martin L. King’s Observance
  • Last Day of Spring Open Registration for 1st Seven Week Session and 15 Week Term
  • Deadline for Inter-Institutional and Collaborative Registration
January 19-25Spring Late Registration for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week Term
January 22Last day of Winter 2027 Session
January 25Deadline for entering Winter 2027 Grades

Spring 2027 Academic Calendar

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

January 2027

DateDescription
January 26
  • Spring 2027 Semester Classes Begin for first 7-Week Session and 15-Week term
  • Deadline for Submitting Change of Residency Form and In-State Residency Petitions
January 26 - February 3Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven-Week Sessions and 15-Week term (Registered Students Only)

February 2027

DateDescription
February 3
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap and Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week term
  • Last day to DROP (without grade penalty of “W”) for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15 Week Term
  • Last Day for Students to Submit Fall 2026 Academic Grade Grievance to Instructors
February 10Deadline to Submit Electronic Change of Major Forms to the Office of Records and Registration for Spring 2027
February 15 - 20Mid-Term week for the 1st 7-week session
February 19
  • Last Day to Withdraw for the 1st Seven-Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades for 1st Seven-Week Session to Records & Registration
  • Deadline for Submitting Spring 2027 Graduation Applications
February 22 - March 19Academic Departments make all edits to Summer and Fall 2027 Course Offerings in EagleLINKS
February 23Deadline to Enter Mid-term Grades for 1st Seven-Week Session

March 2027

DateDescription
March 8-13Mid-term Evaluations for 15-Week Term
March 10 - 12Late Registration for 2nd Seven-Week Session
March 12
  • Spring 2027 1st Seven-Week Session Ends
  • Last day to Submit Fall 2026 A – F Grade Changes for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
March 14 - 20Spring Recess (Students)
March 16
  • Mid-Term Grade Submission for 15-Week Term
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grade Changes Due for 1st Seven-Week Session
March 22
  • Spring 2027 2nd Seven-Week Session Begins
  • Last Date for Academic Departments to Review and Edit Summer and Fall 2027 Course Offerings
  • Spring 2027 Classes Resume from Spring Break
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2026 (Graduate Students)
March 26
  • Veteran’s Priority Registration for Summer & Fall 2027
  • Last Day to Add/Drop for 2nd Seven Week Session
March 29Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Athletes

April 2027

DateDescription
April 1Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 90+ Credits
April 6Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 60-89 Credits
April 9Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 30-59 Credits
April 12 - 17Mid-term Exams for 2nd Seven-Week session
April 14
  • Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2027- All Students
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) or University for the 15-Week Term & 2nd Seven-Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades to the Office of Records and Registration for 2nd Seven-Week and 15-Week Term
April 20Deadline for Posting Mid-term Grades for 2nd Seven-Week Session

May 2027

DateDescription
May 8Classes End for the 2nd Seven-Week Session
May 11Classes End for 15-Week Term
May 12

Final Exam Reading Day

 

May 13 - 19Final Examination for the 15-Week Term
May 19Resident Hall Check out
May 21
  • Deadline for Inputting Spring 2027 Final Grades for 15-Week and 2nd Seven-Week Sessions
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2026 (Undergraduate Students)
  • Deadline for Chairpersons to Submit the Status Report for Spring 2027 Graduation Applicants – Graduation Exit Assessments
To be determinedSpring 2027 Commencement Ceremony
May 24
  • Last Day to Register for Summer Classes
  • Summer I Classes Begin

Previous Academic Calendars

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

Dates at a Glance

SessionDate
Summer I 1st three-week sessionMay 26 - June 12
Summer I 2nd three-week sessionJune 15 - July 6
Summer I six-week sessionMay 26 - July 6
Summer I nine-week sessionMay 26 - July 30
Summer II six-week sessionJuly 7 - August 14
Summer II three-week sessionJuly 8 - July 30

May 2026

DateDescription
May 25Holiday - University Closed for Memorial Day
May 26

Summer I 2026 Classes Begin

  • First 3-week Session
  • 6-Week Session
  • 9-Week Session
May 28
  • Last day for Registered Students to Add, Drop or Swap Courses for Summer I 1st Three & Six-Week Sessions
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer I Nine-Week Session
  • Last day to Drop (without a withdrawal grade) for Summer I Nine-Week Session, Summer I 1st Three-Week & Six-Week Sessions
May 29Last day to Withdraw from for Summer I Nine-Week Session, Summer I 1st Three-Week & Six-Week Sessions

June 2026

DateDescription
June 12
  • Summer I 1st Three-Week Session End
  • Final Exams Summer I 1st Week Session
June 15Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session Begins
June 16
  • Deadline for Entering Summer I 1st Three-Week Session Final Grades
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session
  • Last day to Drop (without a withdrawal grade) for Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session
June 17Last day to withdraw from Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session
June 19Holiday - University Closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day

July 2026

DateDescription
July 3Holiday - University Observes the 4th of July
July 6
  • Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session Ends
  • Summer I Six-Week Session Ends
  • Final Exams for Summer I Six-Week Session and Summer I 2nd Three-Week Session
July 7- August 15The Summer Academic Success Academy (SASA) in Session

July 7

July 8

Summer II Six-Week Session Begins

Summer II Three-Week Session Begins

July 9
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grades for Summer I Six-Week Session and 2nd Three-Week Session
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for the Entire Summer II Session
July 10
  • Last day to withdraw for the Entire Summer II Session
July 30

Last Day of Classes and Final Exams for the following sessions:

  • Summer I Nine-Week
  • Summer II Three-Week
July 31Deadline to submit final grades for the Summer I Nine-week and Summer II Three-Week Sessions

August 2026

DateDescription
August 14
  • Last Day of Fall 2026 Open Registration
  • Summer II 6-Week Session - Last day of classes and final exams
August 18Deadline to Enter Summer II Six-Week Session Final Grades

Spring 2026 Academic Calendar

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

January 2026

DateDescription
January 26
  • Spring 2026 Semester Classes Begin for 1st Seven Week Session and 15-Week term on January 26, 2026.
  • Deadline for Submitting Change of Residency Form and In-State Residency Petitions
January 26 - February 4Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week term (Registered Students Only)

February 2026

Academic Calendar February 2026
DateDescription
February 4
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap and Drop Courses for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week term
  • Last day to DROP (without grade penalty of “W”) for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15 Week Term
  • Last Day for Students to Submit Fall 2025 Academic Grade Grievance to Instructors
February 11Deadline to Submit Electronic Change of Major Forms to the Office of Records and Registration for Spring 2026
February 16-20Mid-Term week for the 1st 7-week session
February 20
  • Last Day to Withdraw for the 1st Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades for 1st Seven Week Session to Records & Registration
  • Deadline for Submitting Spring 2026 Graduation Applications
February 23 - March 20Academic Departments make all edits to Summer and Fall 2026 Course Offerings in EagleLINKS
February 24Deadline to Enter Mid-term Grades for 1st Seven Week Session

March 2026

Academic Calendar March 2026
DateDescription
March 9-14Mid-term Evaluations for 15-Week Term
March 11-13Late Registration for 2nd Seven Week Session
March 13
  • Last day to Submit Fall 2025 A – F Grade Changes for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
  • Spring 2026 1st Seven Week Session Ends
March 15-22Spring Recess (Students)
March 17
  • Mid-Term Grade Submission Deadline for 15 Week Term (11:59 P.M.)
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grade Changes Due for 1st Seven Week Session
March 23
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2025 (Graduate Students)
  • Last Date for Academic Departments to Review and Edit Summer and Fall 2026 Course Offerings
  • Spring 2026 2nd Seven Week Session Begins
  • Spring 2026 Classes Resume from Spring Break
March 27
  • Veteran’s Priority Registration for Summer & Fall 2026
  • Last Day to Add/Drop for 2nd Seven Week Session
March 30-31Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Athletes

April 2026

Academic Calendar April 2026
DateDescription
April 1Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 90+ Credits
April 6Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 60-89 Credits
April 9
  • Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- Veterans, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Scholars & Students with 30-59 Credits
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) or University for the 15 Week Term & 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Submitting AW Grades to the Office of Records and Registration for 2nd Seven Week and 15-Week Term
April 13-17Mid-term Exams for 2nd Seven Week session
April 14Open Registration for Summer and Fall 2026- All Students
April 21Deadline for Posting Mid Term Grades for 2nd Seven Week Session (11:59 P.M.)

May 2026

Academic Calendar May 2026
DateDescription
May 8Classes End for the 2nd Seven Week Session
May 12Classes End for 15-Week Term
May 13Final Exam Reading Day
May 14-20Final Examination 15-Week Term
May 20Resident Hall Check out. Class of 2026 residential students have an extended checkout through Saturday, May 23, 2026.
May 22
  • Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
  • Deadline for Inputting Spring 2026 Final Grades for 15 Week and 2nd Seven Week Sessions (11:59 P.M.)
  • Last day to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Fall 2025 (Undergraduate Students)
  • Deadline for Chairpersons to Submit the Status Report for Spring 2026 Graduation Applicants – Graduation Exit Assessments
May 26
  • Last Day to Register for Summer Classes
  • Summer I Classes Begin

Spring 2026 Final Exam Schedule

Undergraduate & Graduate Students

  • Final exams for the 1st 7-week session: March 9-13, 2026. Deadline for grade entry: March 17th at 11:59 p.m.
  • Final exams for the 2nd 7-week session & spring semester: May 14-20, 2026. Deadline for grade entry: May 22nd at 11:59 p.m.
  • Evening, weekend & On-line classes – Exams are scheduled during regular class hours: May 14-20, 2026

Examinations will be administered in the current classrooms and are scheduled for May 14-20, 2026. All classes beginning on or around the half hour (8:20) will be governed by the time set for the preceding hour (8:00).The two letters of the common combination (TR) will govern all classes, which are conducted in a combination of days not listed in the chart (MTR). If there are only two letters (MT) of an uncommon combination, be governed by the first letter (M). The MWF combination or the TR combination may govern all classes meeting for five days.

CLASS TIMECLASS DAYExam TIMEExam DATE
8:00 AMMWF, MW, M, W8-9:50 AMMonday, 05/18/2026
9:00 AMMWF, MW, M, W8-9:50 AMFriday, 05/15/2026
10:00 AMMWF, MW, M, W10-11:50 AMMonday, 05/18/2026
11:00 AMMWF, MW, M, W10-11:50 AMFriday, 05/15/2026
12:00 PMMWF, MW, M, WNoon-1:50 PMMonday, 05/18/2026
1:00 PMMWF, MW, M, WNoon-1:50 PMFriday, 05/15/2026
2:00 PMMWF, MW, M, W2-3:50 PMWednesday, 05/20/2026
3:00 PMMWF, MW, M, W2-3:50 PMMonday, 05/18/2026
4:00 PMMWF, MW, M, W4-5:50 PMWednesday, 05/20/2026
8:00 AMTR , T, R8-9:50 AMTuesday, 05/19/2026
9:00 AMTR , T, R8-9:50 AMThursday, 05/14/2026
10:00 AMTR , T, R10-11:50 AMTuesday, 05/19/2026
11:00 AMTR , T, R10-11:50 AMThursday, 05/14/2026
12:00 PMTR , T, RNoon-1:50 PMTuesday, 05/19/2026
1:00 PMTR , T, RNoon-1:50 PMThursday, 05/14/2026
2:00 PMTR , T, R2-3:50 PMTuesday, 05/19/2026
3:00 PMTR , T, R2-3:50 PMThursday, 05/14/2026
4:00 PMTR , T, R4-5:50 PMThursday, 05/14/2026
12:00 PMF2-3:50 PMFriday, 05/15/2026

Winter 2026 Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar January 2026
DateDescription
January 5
  • University reopens, Winter 2026 Classes Begin
  • Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Results for Winter & Spring 2026
January 6
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add or Swap or Drop Courses for the Winter
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Drop Courses for the Winter Without (“W” Grade Penalty)
January 7Last day to Withdraw from Winter 2026 Courses
January 19
  • Holiday: University Closed for Dr. Martin L. King’s Observance
  • Last Day of Spring Open Registration for 1st Seven Week Session and 15 Week Term
  • Deadline for Inter-Institutional and Collaborative Registration
January 20-24Spring Late Registration for 1st and 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15-Week Term
January 24Last day of Winter 2026 Session
January 26Deadline for entering Winter 2026 Grades

Fall 2025 Academic Calendar

August 2025

Academic Calendar August 2025
DateDescription
August 8Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Applications to Departments
August 15
  • Fall 2025 University Day
  • Last Day of Fall 2025 Open Registration
  • Deadline for Inter-Institutional Registration and Permission to Enroll Registration
August 18-22Late Registration (Late Fee Charge)
August 22Deadline for Submitting Challenge Exam Results
August 22Resident Hall Check-in for New Students
August 23-24Resident Hall Check-in for Continuing Students
August 25
  • Fall 2025 Classes Begin for 15 Week Term & 1st Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Continuing Students to Submit Change of Residency Applications and Supporting Documents for Fall 2025
August 25 -September 3Add, Swap, & Drop of Classes for Registered Students Resumes for 1st & 2nd Seven Week Session and 15 Week Term

September 2025

Academic Calendar September 2025
DateDescription
September 1Labor Day Holiday (University Closed)
September 3
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Classes for 1st & 2nd Seven Week Sessions and 15 Week Session
  • Last Day for Students to Drop Courses Without Grade Penalty of “W” for Seven Week Sessions and 15 Week Session
  • Deadline for Students to Submit Grade Appeal Forms to professors Written Explanation of the Dispute & Documentation for the Spring and Summer 2025 Semesters
September 4University Convocation
Location: James Weldon Johnson Auditorium
September 8Deadline to Submit Electronic Change of Major Forms to the Office of Records and Registration for Fall 2025
September 12Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) for the 1st Seven Week Session
September 15-19Mid-Term Exams for 1st Seven Week Session

October 2025

Academic Calendar October 2025
DateDescription
October 6Last Day to Submit Fall 2025 & Winter 2025 Graduation applications to the Office of Records and Registration
October 1-24Beginning & End Dates for Departments to Enter Winter & Spring 2026 Update Course Offerings by Changing the Meeting Dates & Times, Deleting Course Offerings & Entering the Names of Instructors
October 3Last Day to Submit Spring 2025 A-F Grade Changes – Graduate and Undergraduate Students
October 8-10Start Late Registration for 2nd Seven Week Session
October 10Classes End for the 1st Seven Week Session
October 13-18Mid-term Exams for 15 Week Semester
October 20
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grades for 1st Seven Week Session
  • Classes Start for 2nd Seven Week Session
October 22
  • Last Day to Add/Drop Classes for 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Deadline for Mid-Term Grade Submission for 15 Week Semester
October 24Last Day for Faculty to Submit Incomplete Grade Changes (for Spring 2025) – Graduate Students Only
October 29Veterans Priority Registration, Winter and Spring 2026
October 30-31Special Early Registration for Selected Leaders & Scholars (Presidential, Fanny Jackson Coppin Scholars, Honors and Athlete Students)

November 2025

Academic Calendar November 2025
DateDescription
November 3Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2026- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 90+ credits
November 10Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2026- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 60-89 credits
November 10-14Mid-Term Exams for 2nd Seven Week Session
November 11
  • Veterans Day
  • Open Registration for Winter and Spring 2026- Veterans, Graduate, Undergraduate Honors & Undergraduate Students with 30-59 credits
November 12Open Registration for All Students 
November 17
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) 2nd Seven Week Session
  • Last Day to Withdraw from Course(s) or University for 15 Week Term
  • Last Day for Faculty to submit AW Grades
November 25Resident Hall Check-out for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26-30

November 27-30

Thanksgiving Holiday Recess for Students

 

University Closed

November 30Resident Hall Check-in after Thanksgiving Holiday

December 2025

DateDescription
December 1Classes Resume
December 5Classes End for 2nd Seven Week Session
December 9
  • Classes End for 15th Week Term
  • Deadline to Submit Winter 2026 Under-Enrolled Class Cancellations
December 10Final Exam Reading Day
December 11-17Final Exams for the 15 Week Term
December 17Fall Semester Ends
Resident Hall Check-Out
December 19
  • Deadline for Inputting Fall 2025 Final Grades
  • Deadline for Winter 2026 registration
  • Deadline for Winter 2026 Challenge Exam Applications
  • Deadline to Submit “Incomplete” Grade Changes for Spring 2025 (Undergraduate Students)
December 24Holiday Recess Begins, University Closed for Holiday

Fall 2025 Final Exam Schedule

  • Final exams for 7-week sessions 1 and 2 will be held on the last day of the session.
  • Final exam week for the regular semester: December 11-17, 2025

Deadline for Entering Grades in EagleLINKS

  • Deadline for 1st 7-week session grades: October 20, 2025, 11:59 P.M.
  • Deadline for 2nd 7-week session grades: December 19, 2025, 11:59 P.M.
  • Deadline for 15-week term grades: December 19, 2025, 11:59 P.M.

Final Exam Information

For evening, weekend, and on-line classes, exams are scheduled during regular class hours from December 11-17, 2025. Examinations will be administered in the current classrooms. All classes beginning on the half-hour or thereabout (8:20a) will be governed by the time set for the preceding hour (8:00a). The two letters of the common combination (TR) will govern all classes, which are conducted in a combination of days not listed in the chart (MTR). If there are only two letters (MT) of an uncommon combination, be governed by the first letter (M). The MWF combination or the TR combination may govern all classes meeting for five days.

Final Examination Schedule for the 15-Week Term

CLASS TIMECLASS DAYTEST TIMETESTING DATE
8:00 a.m.MWF, MW, M, W8-9:50 a.m.Wednesday, 12/17/2025
9:00 a.m.MWF, MW, M, W8-9:50 a.m.Friday, 12/12/2025
10:00 a.m.MWF, MW, M, W10-11:50 a.m.Monday, 12/15/2025
11:00 a.m.
 
MWF, MW, M, W10-11:50 a.m.Friday, 12/12/2025
12:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, WNoon-1:50 p.m.Wednesday, 12/17/2025
1:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, WNoon-1:50 p.m.Friday, 12/12/2025
2:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, W2–3:50 p.m.Wednesday, 12/17/2025
3:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, W2-3:50 p.m.Monday, 12/15/2025
4:00 p.m.MWF, MW, M, W4-5:50 p.m.Wednesday, 12/17/2025
8:00 a.m.TR, T, R8-9:50 a.m.Tuesday, 12/16/2025
9:00 a.m.TR, T, R8-9:50 a.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
10:00 a.m.TR, T, R10-11:50 a.m.Tuesday, 12/16/2025
11:00 a.m.TR, T, R10-11:50 a.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
12:00 p.m.TR, T, RNoon-1:50 p.m.Tuesday, 12/16/2025
1:00 p.m.TR, T, RNoon-1:50 p.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
2:00 p.m.TR, T, R2-3:50 p.m.Tuesday, 12/16/2025
3:00 p.m.TR, T, R2-3:50 p.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
4:00 p.m.TR, T, R4-5:50 p.m.Thursday, 12/11/2025
12:00 p.m.Fri2-3:50 p.m.Friday, 12/12/2025

Summer 2025 Academic Calendar

May 2025

Academic Calendar May 2025
DateDescription
May 26Holiday- University Closed for Memorial Day
May 27

Summer I 2025 Classes Begin

  • First 3-week Session
  • 6-Week Session
  • 9-Week Session
May 29
  • Last day for Registered Students to Add, Drop or Swap Courses for Summer I 1st Three & Six Sessions
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer I Nine Week Session
  • Last day to DROP (without a withdrawal grade) for Summer I Nine Week Session, Summer I 1st Three Week & Six Week Sessions
May 30Last day to Withdraw from for Summer I Nine Week Session, Summer I 1st Three Week & Six Week Sessions

June 2025

Academic Calendar June 2025
DateDescription
June 13
  •  Summer I 1st Three Week Session End
  • Final Exams Summer I 1st Week Session
June 16Summer I 2nd Three Week Session Begins
June 17
  • Deadline for Entering Summer I 1st Three Week Session Final Grades
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer I 2nd Three Week Session
  • Last day to DROP (without a withdrawal grade) for Summer I 2nd Three Week Session
June 18Last day to withdraw from Summer I 2nd Three Week Session
June 19Holiday-University Closed for Juneteenth Independence Day

July 2025

Academic Calendar July 2025
DateDescription
July 4 Holiday – University Closed for 4th of July
July 7 -
August 15
Summer Academic Success Academy (SASA) Session
July 7
  • Summer I 2nd Three Week Session Ends
  • Summer I Six Week Session Ends
  • Final Exams for Summer I Six Week Session and Summer I 2nd Three Week Session
July 9Summer II Three and Six-Week Classes Begin
July 10
  • Deadline for Entering Final Grades for Summer I Six Week Session and 2nd Three Week Session
  • Last Day for Registered Students to Add, Swap, & Drop Courses for Summer II Three Week Session
  • Last day to DROP (Without a Withdrawal grade) for Summer II Three Week Session
July 11
  • Last day to withdraw from Summer II Three Week Session
  • Last day to withdraw from Summer II Six Week Session
July 30

Last Day of Classes and Final Exams for the following sessions:

  • Summer I Nine-Week
  • Summer II Three-Week

August 2025

Academic Calendar August 2025
DateDescription
August 1Deadline to submit final grades for the Summer I Nine-week and Summer II Three-Week Sessions
August 15
  • Last Day of Fall 2025 Open Registration
  • Summer II 6 Week Session- Last day of classes and final exams
August 19Deadline to Enter Summer II 6-Week Session Final Grades

Second Year Experience

Second Year Experience Program

Eagle Achievement Center

Mission

The Second Year Experience program at Coppin State University empowers students to transition “From Student to Leader—Elevate the Journey” by fostering academic confidence, strengthening campus engagement, and providing intentional support that cultivates purpose, leadership, and a clear path toward graduation and lifelong success.

Speak to
Taya Coleman
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Parlett Moore Library, 4th Floor, Room 404

Welcome Second-Year Students!

Your second year marks a powerful turning point in your collegiate journey—a time to lean in, step up, and lead forward. We’re proud to introduce ELEVATE, the signature program of your Second Year Experience.

The Three Pillars of ELEVATE

Empower. Lead. Engage. Vision. Aspire. Transform. Excel.

ELEVATE (Empower Lead Engage Vision Aspire Transform Excel) is designed to help you discover who you are, how you lead, and where you want to make your mark. Grounded in three essential pillars, this program creates space for you to explore your potential, deepen your connections, and contribute with purpose.

Three Coppin students in class

Experiential Learning

Engage in workshops, leadership labs, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences to apply and expand your knowledge.

Students walking in front of the Science and Technology Center

Sense of Belonging

Strengthen your identity and build authentic relationships in a supportive campus environment.

A student at the Fanny Jackson Coppin Statue

Community Impact

Use your voice and actions to positively influence Coppin and the broader community.

Second Year Experience: What You’ll Accomplish

✔ Build Your Professional Toolkit

  • Create a polished résumé
  • Apply for a job or internship
  • Attend a career fair

✔ Expand Your Global + Cultural Awareness

  • Attend at least one cultural event
  • Learn the steps to obtain a U.S. passport

✔ Engage on Campus

  • Join one club or student organization

✔ Strengthen Your Life & Financial Skills

  • Participate in a financial management workshop

✔ Give Back to the Community

  • Complete at least 5 hours of community service

Events & Programs

Second Year Experience’s programmatic approach is shaped by a commitment to Empower students to build confidence and self efficacy, Lead with purpose in academic and co curricular environments, and Engage in meaningful dialogue and service that strengthens their connection to the campus community. Students are encouraged to develop a clear Vision by setting personalized goals, to Aspire beyond their comfort zones, and to Transform challenges into meaningful opportunities for growth. Through these experiences, they are supported in their journey to Excel, demonstrating competence, purpose, and authenticity in their actions. 

Our events and programs change every semester to enhance your second-year experience. Please check your email, flyers, and digital displays around campus for exact dates and times.

Coppin Professional Attire—"Look the part. Lead with pride"

Coppin Professional Attire encourages students to show pride in their institution while preparing for leadership and professional opportunities.

Suggested Attire:

  • Bottoms: Black or Navy Dress Pants / Knee-Length Skirt
  • Tops: White, Gold, or Navy Shirt / Coppin-branded Polo or Sweater
  • Footwear: Closed-toe shoes, loafers, clean sneakers in Coppin colors
  • Optional: Lapel pins, ties, scarves, tasteful accessories

Wear it to: academic presentations, leadership events, ceremonies, site visits, interviews, and ambassador appearances.

Contact Us

Second Year Experience Coordinator

staff

Let’s Rise Together

Your second year is about rising—on your own terms, in your own voice. Through ELEVATE, you’ll gain the tools and mindset to grow from student to leader.

Coppin Eagle Achievement Center

Second Year Experience

Second Year Experience Program

Eagle Achievement Center

Mission

The Second Year Experience program at Coppin State University empowers students to transition “From Student to Leader—Elevate the Journey” by fostering academic confidence, strengthening campus engagement, and providing intentional support that cultivates purpose, leadership, and a clear path toward graduation and lifelong success.

Speak to
Taya Coleman
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Parlett Moore Library, 4th Floor, Room 404

Welcome Second-Year Students!

Your second year marks a powerful turning point in your collegiate journey—a time to lean in, step up, and lead forward. We’re proud to introduce ELEVATE, the signature program of your Second Year Experience.

The Three Pillars of ELEVATE

Empower. Lead. Engage. Vision. Aspire. Transform. Excel.

ELEVATE (Empower Lead Engage Vision Aspire Transform Excel) is designed to help you discover who you are, how you lead, and where you want to make your mark. Grounded in three essential pillars, this program creates space for you to explore your potential, deepen your connections, and contribute with purpose.

Three Coppin students in class

Experiential Learning

Engage in workshops, leadership labs, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences to apply and expand your knowledge.

Students walking in front of the Science and Technology Center

Sense of Belonging

Strengthen your identity and build authentic relationships in a supportive campus environment.

A student at the Fanny Jackson Coppin Statue

Community Impact

Use your voice and actions to positively influence Coppin and the broader community.

Second Year Experience: What You’ll Accomplish

✔ Build Your Professional Toolkit

  • Create a polished résumé
  • Apply for a job or internship
  • Attend a career fair

✔ Expand Your Global + Cultural Awareness

  • Attend at least one cultural event
  • Learn the steps to obtain a U.S. passport

✔ Engage on Campus

  • Join one club or student organization

✔ Strengthen Your Life & Financial Skills

  • Participate in a financial management workshop

✔ Give Back to the Community

  • Complete at least 5 hours of community service

Events & Programs

Second Year Experience’s programmatic approach is shaped by a commitment to Empower students to build confidence and self efficacy, Lead with purpose in academic and co curricular environments, and Engage in meaningful dialogue and service that strengthens their connection to the campus community. Students are encouraged to develop a clear Vision by setting personalized goals, to Aspire beyond their comfort zones, and to Transform challenges into meaningful opportunities for growth. Through these experiences, they are supported in their journey to Excel, demonstrating competence, purpose, and authenticity in their actions. 

Our events and programs change every semester to enhance your second-year experience. Please check your email, flyers, and digital displays around campus for exact dates and times.

Coppin Professional Attire—"Look the part. Lead with pride"

Coppin Professional Attire encourages students to show pride in their institution while preparing for leadership and professional opportunities.

Suggested Attire:

  • Bottoms: Black or Navy Dress Pants / Knee-Length Skirt
  • Tops: White, Gold, or Navy Shirt / Coppin-branded Polo or Sweater
  • Footwear: Closed-toe shoes, loafers, clean sneakers in Coppin colors
  • Optional: Lapel pins, ties, scarves, tasteful accessories

Wear it to: academic presentations, leadership events, ceremonies, site visits, interviews, and ambassador appearances.

Contact Us

Second Year Experience Coordinator

staff

Let’s Rise Together

Your second year is about rising—on your own terms, in your own voice. Through ELEVATE, you’ll gain the tools and mindset to grow from student to leader.

Coppin Eagle Achievement Center

Student Loan Code of Conduct

Student Loan Code of Conduct

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires educational institutions to develop and comply with a code of conduct that prohibits a conflict of interest with the responsibilities of an agent of an institution with respect to Direct Loan Program loans and private education loans. Any Coppin State University officer, employee, or agent who has responsibilities with respect to student educational loans must comply with the code of conduct. The obligations in this Code of Conduct are in addition to any requirements imposed by state ethics laws, federal laws, or Coppin State University policies, i.e., the stricter standard of ethical behavior will apply in all instances.

The purpose of this Student Loan Code of Conduct is to ensure the integrity of the student aid process and ethical conduct of Coppin State University’s officers, employees, and agents with respect to student loan practices.

Administrative Provisions

The Office of Financial Aid will publish this Student Loan Code of Conduct on its Consumer Information webpage and on its Federal Financial Aid webpage.

The Office of Financial Aid will administer and enforce this Student Loan Code of Conduct and will require its officers, employees, and agents with responsibilities with respect to federal program loans and private education loans to be informed annually of the provisions of the code of conduct.

Definition

For purpose of this code of conduct, Lending Institution means:

  1. Any entity that itself or through an affiliate engages in the business of making loans to students, parents, or others for purposes of financing higher education expenses or that securitizes such loans; or
  2. Any entity, or association of entities, that guarantees or services education loans; or
  3. Any industry, trade or professional association that receives money from any entity described above in subsections (1) and (2).

Revenue Sharing

Coppin State University prohibits its employees from entering into any type of revenue-sharing arrangement with any lender, guarantor, or servicer. The term "revenue-sharing arrangement" means an arrangement between an institution and a lender in which:

  • The lender provides or issues a loan that is made, insured, or guaranteed to students under the Higher Education Act attending the institution or to the families of such students; and
  • The institution recommends the lender or the loan products of the lender in exchange for a fee paid by the lender or in exchange for other material benefits, including revenue or profit sharing, provided to the institution, or to its officer, employee, or agent.

Coppin State University will not accept material benefits including revenue or profit sharing to the institution, or to an officer or an employee of the institution or an agent.

Gifts

Employees of the Office of Financial Aid are prohibited from soliciting or accepting any gift or anything of more than a de minimus value from a lender, guarantor, or education loan servicers.

  • Gifts include any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan or other item. This includes transportation, lodging, or meals, or a gift of service whether provided in kind, by purchase of a ticket, payment in advance, or reimbursement after the expense has incurred.
  • This provision shall not be construed to prohibit any officer, employee, or agent of Coppin State University who has responsibility with respect to educational loans from conducting non-college business activity with any lending institution or prevent Sinclair from holding membership in any nonprofit professional association.
  • Gifts to family members of a Coppin State University employee are considered to be a gift to the employee if the gift is given with the knowledge and acquiescence of the employee and there is reason to believe the gift was given because of the official position of the Coppin State University employee.

Family members include a person's: (1) Parent or stepparent, sibling or stepsibling, spouse, child or stepchild, or grandchild or step-grandchild; (2) Spouse's parent or stepparent, sibling or step-sibling, child or stepchild, or grandchild or step-grandchild; (3) Child's spouse; and (4) Sibling's spouse.

A gift does not include:

  • Standard materials, activities or programs related to a loan being provided
  • Food, refreshments, training, or other informational material furnish as an integral part of a training session that is designed to improve the service of the lender if such training contributes to the professional development of the agent
  • Favorable terms, conditions or borrower benefits provided to a student employed by Coppin State University if comparable terms are provided to all students of Coppin State University
  • Entrance and exit counseling services provided to borrowers as long as the institution's staff is in control of the counseling session, and it does not promote the products and services of any specific lender
  • Philanthropic contributions to the Coppin State University unrelated to education loans or made in exchange for any advantage related to private education loans; or
  • State education grants, scholarships, or financial aid funds.

 

Preferred Lender Status

Coppin State University participates in the following loan programs that provide student and parent loans through the U.S. Department of Education: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.

Coppin State University provides a preferred lender list from which to select a lender for a private education student loan. The list is available on FASTChoice and provides a list of preferred lenders based on low interest rates, no origination fees, timely processing, total loan volume, and electronic funds transfer capabilities. Coppin State University will certify private loans from any lender. Terms, fees, and borrowing limits of private loans differ. Borrowing a private loan is a decision that should be made with careful consideration.

Contract Arrangements

Coppin State University prohibits any employee, officer or agent employed by the Office of Financial Aid who otherwise has responsibilities with respect to federal or private education loans from accepting from any lender or affiliate any fee, payment, or other financial benefit (including the opportunity to purchase stock) as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or other contract to provide services to a lender or on behalf of the lender.

Directing Borrowers or Delaying Certifications

Coppin State University prohibits the assignment of a first-time borrower to a particular lending institution through award packaging or other methods. Coppin State University will not assign a borrower's private student loan to a particular lender. All decisions shall be made by the borrower in his/her independent review of borrower benefits and lender services. Further, Coppin State University will not refuse to certify, or delay certification of, any loan based on the borrower's selection of a particular lender or guaranty agency.

Opportunity Pool Loans

Coppin State University prohibits any employee, officer or agent from requesting or accepting from any lender any offer of funds to be used for private education loans including an opportunity pool loan to students in exchange for concessions or promises regarding providing the lender with:

  • A specified number of loans made, insured, or guaranteed
  • A specified loan volume of such loans or
  • A preferred lender arrangement for such loans.

Private education loans include an opportunity pool loan which means a private education loan made by a lender to a student or family member of the student attending the institution that involves a payment, directly or indirectly, by such institution of points, premiums, additional interest, or financial support to such lender for the purpose of such lender extending credit to the student or the family.

Staffing Assistance

Coppin State University prohibits accepting or soliciting staffing assistance from a lending institution, including but not limited to call center staffing or financial aid office staffing. However, this does not prohibit requesting or accepting professional development training for aid officers, or requesting or accepting counseling, financial aid literacy, or debt management materials for borrowers, if the material discloses that the lender prepared or provided the materials.

Advisory Board Compensation

Employees of the Office of Financial Aid who serve on an advisory board, commission or group established by a lender or guarantor, must not receive anything of value from the lender or guarantor except that the employee may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred for serving on such advisory board, commission, or group.

Student Loan Code of Conduct

Student Loan Code of Conduct

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires educational institutions to develop and comply with a code of conduct that prohibits a conflict of interest with the responsibilities of an agent of an institution with respect to Direct Loan Program loans and private education loans. Any Coppin State University officer, employee, or agent who has responsibilities with respect to student educational loans must comply with the code of conduct. The obligations in this Code of Conduct are in addition to any requirements imposed by state ethics laws, federal laws, or Coppin State University policies, i.e., the stricter standard of ethical behavior will apply in all instances.

The purpose of this Student Loan Code of Conduct is to ensure the integrity of the student aid process and ethical conduct of Coppin State University’s officers, employees, and agents with respect to student loan practices.

Administrative Provisions

The Office of Financial Aid will publish this Student Loan Code of Conduct on its Consumer Information webpage and on its Federal Financial Aid webpage.

The Office of Financial Aid will administer and enforce this Student Loan Code of Conduct and will require its officers, employees, and agents with responsibilities with respect to federal program loans and private education loans to be informed annually of the provisions of the code of conduct.

Definition

For purpose of this code of conduct, Lending Institution means:

  1. Any entity that itself or through an affiliate engages in the business of making loans to students, parents, or others for purposes of financing higher education expenses or that securitizes such loans; or
  2. Any entity, or association of entities, that guarantees or services education loans; or
  3. Any industry, trade or professional association that receives money from any entity described above in subsections (1) and (2).

Revenue Sharing

Coppin State University prohibits its employees from entering into any type of revenue-sharing arrangement with any lender, guarantor, or servicer. The term "revenue-sharing arrangement" means an arrangement between an institution and a lender in which:

  • The lender provides or issues a loan that is made, insured, or guaranteed to students under the Higher Education Act attending the institution or to the families of such students; and
  • The institution recommends the lender or the loan products of the lender in exchange for a fee paid by the lender or in exchange for other material benefits, including revenue or profit sharing, provided to the institution, or to its officer, employee, or agent.

Coppin State University will not accept material benefits including revenue or profit sharing to the institution, or to an officer or an employee of the institution or an agent.

Gifts

Employees of the Office of Financial Aid are prohibited from soliciting or accepting any gift or anything of more than a de minimus value from a lender, guarantor, or education loan servicers.

  • Gifts include any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan or other item. This includes transportation, lodging, or meals, or a gift of service whether provided in kind, by purchase of a ticket, payment in advance, or reimbursement after the expense has incurred.
  • This provision shall not be construed to prohibit any officer, employee, or agent of Coppin State University who has responsibility with respect to educational loans from conducting non-college business activity with any lending institution or prevent Sinclair from holding membership in any nonprofit professional association.
  • Gifts to family members of a Coppin State University employee are considered to be a gift to the employee if the gift is given with the knowledge and acquiescence of the employee and there is reason to believe the gift was given because of the official position of the Coppin State University employee.

Family members include a person's: (1) Parent or stepparent, sibling or stepsibling, spouse, child or stepchild, or grandchild or step-grandchild; (2) Spouse's parent or stepparent, sibling or step-sibling, child or stepchild, or grandchild or step-grandchild; (3) Child's spouse; and (4) Sibling's spouse.

A gift does not include:

  • Standard materials, activities or programs related to a loan being provided
  • Food, refreshments, training, or other informational material furnish as an integral part of a training session that is designed to improve the service of the lender if such training contributes to the professional development of the agent
  • Favorable terms, conditions or borrower benefits provided to a student employed by Coppin State University if comparable terms are provided to all students of Coppin State University
  • Entrance and exit counseling services provided to borrowers as long as the institution's staff is in control of the counseling session, and it does not promote the products and services of any specific lender
  • Philanthropic contributions to the Coppin State University unrelated to education loans or made in exchange for any advantage related to private education loans; or
  • State education grants, scholarships, or financial aid funds.

 

Preferred Lender Status

Coppin State University participates in the following loan programs that provide student and parent loans through the U.S. Department of Education: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.

Coppin State University provides a preferred lender list from which to select a lender for a private education student loan. The list is available on FASTChoice and provides a list of preferred lenders based on low interest rates, no origination fees, timely processing, total loan volume, and electronic funds transfer capabilities. Coppin State University will certify private loans from any lender. Terms, fees, and borrowing limits of private loans differ. Borrowing a private loan is a decision that should be made with careful consideration.

Contract Arrangements

Coppin State University prohibits any employee, officer or agent employed by the Office of Financial Aid who otherwise has responsibilities with respect to federal or private education loans from accepting from any lender or affiliate any fee, payment, or other financial benefit (including the opportunity to purchase stock) as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or other contract to provide services to a lender or on behalf of the lender.

Directing Borrowers or Delaying Certifications

Coppin State University prohibits the assignment of a first-time borrower to a particular lending institution through award packaging or other methods. Coppin State University will not assign a borrower's private student loan to a particular lender. All decisions shall be made by the borrower in his/her independent review of borrower benefits and lender services. Further, Coppin State University will not refuse to certify, or delay certification of, any loan based on the borrower's selection of a particular lender or guaranty agency.

Opportunity Pool Loans

Coppin State University prohibits any employee, officer or agent from requesting or accepting from any lender any offer of funds to be used for private education loans including an opportunity pool loan to students in exchange for concessions or promises regarding providing the lender with:

  • A specified number of loans made, insured, or guaranteed
  • A specified loan volume of such loans or
  • A preferred lender arrangement for such loans.

Private education loans include an opportunity pool loan which means a private education loan made by a lender to a student or family member of the student attending the institution that involves a payment, directly or indirectly, by such institution of points, premiums, additional interest, or financial support to such lender for the purpose of such lender extending credit to the student or the family.

Staffing Assistance

Coppin State University prohibits accepting or soliciting staffing assistance from a lending institution, including but not limited to call center staffing or financial aid office staffing. However, this does not prohibit requesting or accepting professional development training for aid officers, or requesting or accepting counseling, financial aid literacy, or debt management materials for borrowers, if the material discloses that the lender prepared or provided the materials.

Advisory Board Compensation

Employees of the Office of Financial Aid who serve on an advisory board, commission or group established by a lender or guarantor, must not receive anything of value from the lender or guarantor except that the employee may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred for serving on such advisory board, commission, or group.

Freedom of Expression

Freedom of Expression

Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Freedom of Expression at Coppin State University

Coppin State University (CSU) protects the right to free speech and the open exchange of ideas for students, faculty, staff, and visitors—consistent with the First Amendment and University policy. Expression is welcome, and reasonable time, place, and manner rules keep campus safe, accessible, and focused on learning.


 

Designated Free Expression Areas (Outdoors)

Organized outdoor expression should take place in these three public, high-visibility locations. Keep entrances, walkways, and emergency routes clear at all times.

  1. Campus Square (The Quad) – central green for rallies, speeches, and displays.

  2. Campus Commons – high-traffic area near student-facing buildings; ideal for tabling and small gatherings.
    Hours for University-affiliated spontaneous use: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday


Time, Place & Manner (TPM) — What to Know

Time

  • Free Expression Areas are available 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday for University-affiliated speakers (see “Welcoming and Free Expression Areas”). Larger/after-hours use should be coordinated (see “How to Reserve or Notify”). 

  • Spontaneous expression (prompted by events within the last 48 hours and not planned more than 24 hours in advance) is permitted in open, publicly accessible outdoor areas, if it follows all TPM rules and involves fewer than 10 people. If it reaches 10 or more, provide immediate notice to Events & Conference Services (ECS) during business hours or to Campus Police after hours. 

Place

  • Use South Quad, Campus Square, or Campus Commons for organized expression. 

  • Do not obstruct building entrances/exits, pedestrian paths, or vehicular routes. 

  • Indoor expression (classrooms, offices, residence halls) requires authorization. 

Manner

  • Do not significantly disrupt classes, operations, or scheduled campus events. 

  • Crowds must not exceed what a location can safely contain; University Police may act for safety. 

  • No tents/shelters and no open flames (handheld candles only with special permission from the Chief of Police); do not affix signs to buildings/trees/structures. 

  • Amplified sound (PA/loudspeakers) requires prior University approval. 

  • Materials & cleanup: Post only where permitted/approved; remove all signs/materials and restore the area to its prior condition after your event. Organizers may be held financially responsible for damage or cleanup


Distribution of Materials (Handbills/Flyers)

  • Non-commercial literature may be distributed person-to-person in open outdoor areas.

  • No forced or coerced distribution: You may offer materials, but you may not pressure or physically compel anyone to accept them.

  • Remove leftover materials and litter after your activity.


Rules for Non-University Affiliates (Visitors/Outside Groups)

  • Access is limited to the three Free Expression Areas (Campus Square and Campus Commons) 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., with a reservation and written approval. 

  • Submit reservation requests through Events & Conference Services (see Contacts).

  • Non-affiliates must comply with all TPM rules. They may be required to provide insurance and cover applicable facility/security costs.

  • Non-affiliates are not permitted to engage in expressive activity elsewhere on campus grounds and may not solicit or distribute inside buildings or residence halls


What’s Not Allowed

  • Harmful or hateful conduct: Expression or behavior that includes threats, targeted harassment, or incitement of violence is prohibited and may be subject to University action. (Content-neutral enforcement applies; safety takes precedence.)  

  • Forced distribution of materials is prohibited. 

  • Obstruction of entrances/exits or traffic (pedestrian/vehicular). 

  • Unauthorized structures/open flames; affixing items to buildings/trees/structures. 

  • Damage/litter: Organizers may be held financially responsible; items left behind may be removed. 


How to Reserve or Notify

Events & Conference Services (ECS) — reservations for Free Expression Areas; amplified sound requests; set-ups and coordination.

Campus Police/Public Safety — notice for large or after-hours/weekend gatherings; safety coordination.

  • (410) 951-3900

Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards — policy questions, complaints, incident follow-up.

ECS will confirm or deny reservation requests (content-neutral) and provide reasons for any denial; denials can be appealed to the Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs.


Frequently Asked Questions

Reservations are strongly encouraged to avoid conflicts. Larger or after-hours events require advance coordination; spontaneous activity is allowed within the limits above

Yes, with prior approval through Events & Conference Services.

Yes—by reservation only, limited to South Quad, Campus Square, and Campus Commons (8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.), and subject to TPM and any additional conditions.

Yes—voluntary, person-to-person only. No coercion; clean up afterwards.

CSU enforces rules without regard to viewpoint. University personnel may not restrict expression because of its content; they may take necessary steps to ensure safety while allowing the activity to continue.

Freedom of Expression

Freedom of Expression

Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Freedom of Expression at Coppin State University

Coppin State University (CSU) protects the right to free speech and the open exchange of ideas for students, faculty, staff, and visitors—consistent with the First Amendment and University policy. Expression is welcome, and reasonable time, place, and manner rules keep campus safe, accessible, and focused on learning.


 

Designated Free Expression Areas (Outdoors)

Organized outdoor expression should take place in these three public, high-visibility locations. Keep entrances, walkways, and emergency routes clear at all times.

  1. Campus Square (The Quad) – central green for rallies, speeches, and displays.

  2. Campus Commons – high-traffic area near student-facing buildings; ideal for tabling and small gatherings.
    Hours for University-affiliated spontaneous use: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday


Time, Place & Manner (TPM) — What to Know

Time

  • Free Expression Areas are available 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday for University-affiliated speakers (see “Welcoming and Free Expression Areas”). Larger/after-hours use should be coordinated (see “How to Reserve or Notify”). 

  • Spontaneous expression (prompted by events within the last 48 hours and not planned more than 24 hours in advance) is permitted in open, publicly accessible outdoor areas, if it follows all TPM rules and involves fewer than 10 people. If it reaches 10 or more, provide immediate notice to Events & Conference Services (ECS) during business hours or to Campus Police after hours. 

Place

  • Use South Quad, Campus Square, or Campus Commons for organized expression. 

  • Do not obstruct building entrances/exits, pedestrian paths, or vehicular routes. 

  • Indoor expression (classrooms, offices, residence halls) requires authorization. 

Manner

  • Do not significantly disrupt classes, operations, or scheduled campus events. 

  • Crowds must not exceed what a location can safely contain; University Police may act for safety. 

  • No tents/shelters and no open flames (handheld candles only with special permission from the Chief of Police); do not affix signs to buildings/trees/structures. 

  • Amplified sound (PA/loudspeakers) requires prior University approval. 

  • Materials & cleanup: Post only where permitted/approved; remove all signs/materials and restore the area to its prior condition after your event. Organizers may be held financially responsible for damage or cleanup


Distribution of Materials (Handbills/Flyers)

  • Non-commercial literature may be distributed person-to-person in open outdoor areas.

  • No forced or coerced distribution: You may offer materials, but you may not pressure or physically compel anyone to accept them.

  • Remove leftover materials and litter after your activity.


Rules for Non-University Affiliates (Visitors/Outside Groups)

  • Access is limited to the three Free Expression Areas (Campus Square and Campus Commons) 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., with a reservation and written approval. 

  • Submit reservation requests through Events & Conference Services (see Contacts).

  • Non-affiliates must comply with all TPM rules. They may be required to provide insurance and cover applicable facility/security costs.

  • Non-affiliates are not permitted to engage in expressive activity elsewhere on campus grounds and may not solicit or distribute inside buildings or residence halls


What’s Not Allowed

  • Harmful or hateful conduct: Expression or behavior that includes threats, targeted harassment, or incitement of violence is prohibited and may be subject to University action. (Content-neutral enforcement applies; safety takes precedence.)  

  • Forced distribution of materials is prohibited. 

  • Obstruction of entrances/exits or traffic (pedestrian/vehicular). 

  • Unauthorized structures/open flames; affixing items to buildings/trees/structures. 

  • Damage/litter: Organizers may be held financially responsible; items left behind may be removed. 


How to Reserve or Notify

Events & Conference Services (ECS) — reservations for Free Expression Areas; amplified sound requests; set-ups and coordination.

Campus Police/Public Safety — notice for large or after-hours/weekend gatherings; safety coordination.

  • (410) 951-3900

Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards — policy questions, complaints, incident follow-up.

ECS will confirm or deny reservation requests (content-neutral) and provide reasons for any denial; denials can be appealed to the Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs.


Frequently Asked Questions

Reservations are strongly encouraged to avoid conflicts. Larger or after-hours events require advance coordination; spontaneous activity is allowed within the limits above

Yes, with prior approval through Events & Conference Services.

Yes—by reservation only, limited to South Quad, Campus Square, and Campus Commons (8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.), and subject to TPM and any additional conditions.

Yes—voluntary, person-to-person only. No coercion; clean up afterwards.

CSU enforces rules without regard to viewpoint. University personnel may not restrict expression because of its content; they may take necessary steps to ensure safety while allowing the activity to continue.

President’s & First Lady’s Boutique

President’s & First Lady’s Boutique

Office of Student Affairs

President’s & First Lady’s Boutique

Free professional attire for Coppin State University students preparing for interviews, internships, presentations, and career readiness.

Speak to
Julie Brooks
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tawes Basement
(410) 951-3934

Coppin Botique

President’s & First Lady’s Boutique

The Boutique offers free professional clothing for students preparing for job interviews, internships, presentations, and other career-building opportunities.


Hours & Access

Location: Tawes Building – Basement

  • Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Walk-ins welcome)

  • Thursdays & Fridays: By appointment only


Appointment Scheduling

Students may schedule an appointment in advance using Calendly at the link below:

Schedule Appointment 


What’s Available

  • Professional clothing (suits, dress shirts, slacks, skirts)

  • Shoes and belts

  • Accessories, including ties and handbags


Eligibility

The boutique is available to Coppin State University students seeking professional attire.


President’s & First Lady’s Boutique

President’s & First Lady’s Boutique

Office of Student Affairs

President’s & First Lady’s Boutique

Free professional attire for Coppin State University students preparing for interviews, internships, presentations, and career readiness.

Speak to
Julie Brooks
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tawes Basement
(410) 951-3934

Coppin Botique

President’s & First Lady’s Boutique

The Boutique offers free professional clothing for students preparing for job interviews, internships, presentations, and other career-building opportunities.


Hours & Access

Location: Tawes Building – Basement

  • Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Walk-ins welcome)

  • Thursdays & Fridays: By appointment only


Appointment Scheduling

Students may schedule an appointment in advance using Calendly at the link below:

Schedule Appointment 


What’s Available

  • Professional clothing (suits, dress shirts, slacks, skirts)

  • Shoes and belts

  • Accessories, including ties and handbags


Eligibility

The boutique is available to Coppin State University students seeking professional attire.


Coppin Corner

Coppin Corner

Office of Student Affairs

Mission Statement

Coppin Corner is committed to supporting student success by addressing food insecurity and basic needs on campus. We provide free access to nutritious food, hygiene products, and essential supplies in a welcoming, dignified environment. Through compassion, equity, and community partnership, we empower students to thrive academically and personally.

Speak to
Julie Brooks
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tawes Basement
(410) 951-3934
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Vision Statement

Coppin Corner envisions a campus where every student has reliable access to basic needs, empowering them to pursue their education without barriers. We strive to create a culture of dignity, equity, and care—where wellness and academic success go hand in hand. 


Impact Statement

Through strategic partnerships, compassionate service, and community engagement, Coppin Corner reduces food insecurity and supports student well-being. Our work helps students stay enrolled, succeed academically, and build confidence knowing their campus community stands behind them. 


Coppin Corner provides enrolled students with access to a variety of grocery items and personal essentials at no cost.

Available Items Include:

  • Shelf-stable food: rice, pasta, canned goods

  • Snacks and quick meals

  • Fresh produce (when available)

  • Personal care items

Eligibility: All currently enrolled Coppin students
Location: Tawes Basement
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 AM- 3:30 PM & Thursday: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Access Info: Walk-ins welcome or by appointment