Jan 14, 2025  
2024-2025 CATALOG 
    
2024-2025 CATALOG

Academic Calendar


Fall Semester 2024   Spring Semester 2025   Summer Semester 2025        

 Fall Semester 2025   Spring Semester 2026   Summer Semester 2026

Fall 2024 Final Exam Schedule

Fall 2024 Mid Term Schedule

Spring 2025 Mid Term Schedule

Spring 2025 Final Exam Schedule

 

FALL SEMESTER 2024

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday, August 19, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2023 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, December 7 - Thursday, December 12, 2024

 

1st Session

 

Monday, August 19, 2024

Friday, October 4, 2024

Last day of the class and no later than Friday, October 4, 2024

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, October 14, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024

Saturday, December 7 - Thursday, December 12, 2024

 

TCAT CALENDAR FALL 2024
Part of Term Classes Begin Classes End Final Exams
Full Term Monday August 19, 2024 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 During the last week of classes
1st Session (CDL Class) Monday, August 19, 2024 Tuesday, October 8, 2024 During the last week of classes
2nd Session (CDL Class) Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 During the last week of classes
 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION FALL CALENDAR 2024

Part of Term

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New,

Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens to

Audit Classes

Add/Drop (Late Registration)

Census Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday

November 6, 2023

Sunday

August 18, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

August

19,20,21

Sunday

September 1, 2024

Monday

September 2, 2024

Friday

October 25, 2024

 

1st Session

 

Monday

November 6, 2023

Sunday

August 18, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

No Late Registration

Sunday

September 1, 2024

Monday

September 2, 2024

Wednesday

September 18, 2024

2nd Session

 

Monday

November 6, 2023

Sunday

October 13, 2024

Monday

October 14, 2024

No Late Registration

Sunday

October 27, 2024

Monday

October 28, 2024

Friday

November 15, 2024

 

TCAT REGISTRATION FALL CALENDAR 2024

Part of Term

Registration Opens

(Veterans/Continuing)

Registration Opens

(All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

 

Monday

April 1, 2024

Thursday

April 4, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

Friday

August 23, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

Friday

October 25, 2024

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

April 1, 2024

Thursday

April 4, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

Friday

August 23, 2024

Monday

August 19, 2024

Friday

September 18, 2024

2nd Session

(CDL)

 

Monday

April 1, 2024

Thursday

April 4, 2024

Wednesday

October 16, 2024

Wednesday

October 23, 2024

Wednesday

October 16, 2024

Friday

November 15, 2024

 

ACADEMIC GRADES FALL CALENDAR 2024

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Summer “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Term

 

Friday, November 22, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 13, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

1st Session

 

Friday, November 22, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, October 11, 2024

2nd Session

 

Friday, November 22, 2024

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 13, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

 

ACADEMIC MIDTERM GRADES FALL CALENDAR 2024

Part of Term     

Midterm Grade Window Opens

Midterm Grade Window Closes

Full Term

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 

8:00 a.m. EST

Monday, October 14, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

1st Session

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

8:00 a.m. EST

Monday, September 16, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

2nd Session

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

8:00 a.m. EST

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

 

 

TCAT GRADES FALL CALENDER 2024

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Term

 

Friday, December 13, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

1st Session (CDL)

 

Friday, October 11, 2024

  12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Friday, December 13, 2024

12:00 Noon EST

Friday, December 20, 2024

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR FALL 2024-2025

Fall 2024 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline July 1, 2024

Spring 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline December 1, 2024
Summer 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2025

 

ACADEMIC and TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, August 19, 2024

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Monday, August 19, 2024

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:  https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 

PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES

 

Credit and TCAT - (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Early College)

 

 

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) (1st Census) 

 

Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit Students (Includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT - All Students (Includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR

Holiday: Labor Day (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, September 2, 2024

 

Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Sunday, October 7-11, 2024

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Classes do not meet; offices open)

Monday-Wednesday, November 25-27, 2024

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Campus Closed)

 

Thursday-Sunday, November 28- December 1, 2024

 

 

Seasonal Holiday (Campus Closed)

 

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 (Campus closed to the public. Employees work or take annual leave.)

Wednesday, December 25, 2024- Wednesday, January 1, 2025

 

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Fall (December 2024)

May 1, 2024

September 27, 2024

Spring (May 2025)

October 7, 2024

January 31, 2025

Summer (August 2025)

March 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

 

* If student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony. 

The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies. 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2025

Academic Calendar

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Thursday, May 8, 2025

1st Session

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025

 Last day of class and no later than

Friday, March 7, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, March 17, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025

 

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Thursday, May 8, 2025

 

 

TCAT CALENDAR Spring 2025

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, January 13, 2025

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

During the last week of classes

 

1st Session

 

 

Monday, January 13, 2025

 

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

During the last week of classes

 

2nd Session

 

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

During the last week of classes

 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR Spring 2025

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday,

November 4, 2024

Friday

January 17, 2025

Tuesday,

January 21, 2025

January

21, 22, 2025

Monday

February 3, 2025

Tuesday

February 4, 2025

Friday

March 28, 2025

1st Session

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Friday

January 17, 2025

Tuesday

January 21, 2025

No Late Registration

 

Monday

 February 3, 2025

Tuesday

February 4, 2025

Wednesday

February 19, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Friday

March 14, 2025

Monday,

March 17, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

March 30, 2025

Monday

March 31, 2025

Monday April 14, 2025

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR Spring 2025
Part of Term

Registration Opens (Veterans/Continuing Students)

Registration Opens (All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

 

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

               

Monday, November 11, 2024

 

Monday, Janaury 13, 2025

 

Wednesday, Janaury 15, 2025

Monday, Janaury 13, 2025

Friday, March 21, 2025

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024

 

Monday, Janaury 13, 2025

 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Monday, January 13, 2025

Thursday, February 13, 2025

2nd Session

(CDL)

Monday, November 4, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Friday, March 14, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR Spring 2025

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Fall “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

Friday, April 18, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 9, 2025

12:00 Noon

Monday, May 19, 2025

 

1st Session

 

Friday, April 18, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

12:00 Noon 

Friday, March 14, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Friday, April 18, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 9, 2025

12:00 Noon

Monday, May 19, 2025

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACADEMIC MIDTERM GRADES Spring CALENDER 2025

 

Part of Term        Midterm Grade Window Opens Midterm Grade Window Closes
Full Term Wednesday, March 5, 2025 8:00 a.m. EST Monday, March 17, 2025 Noon EST
1st Session  Wednesday, February 5, 2025 8:00 a.m. EST Monday, February 17, 2025 Noon EST
2nd Session  Wednesday, April 2, 2025 8:00 a.m. EST Monday, April 14, 2025 Noon EST
 

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR Spring 2025

 

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Friday, May 9, 2025

12:00 Noon

 

Monday, May 19, 2025

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

12:00 Noon

 

Monday, May 19, 2025

 

2nd Session (CDL)

 

 

Friday, May 9, 2025

12:00 Noon

Monday, May 19, 2025

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR Spring 2025

Spring 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2024

Summer 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2025

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR Spring 2025

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Tuesday, January 16, 2025

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Tuesday, January 16, 2025

 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins for TCAT Monday, January 13, 2025

Students will be charged for dropping TCAT classes starting Monday, January 13, 2025

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES Spring 2025

 

TCAT Students only (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, and Early College)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit students only (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, and Early College)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) 

(1st Census)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

Sunday, March 30, 2025, 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR Spring 2025

 

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr.  (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, January 20, 2025

 

Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Friday, March 10-14, 2025

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR  

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Spring (May 2025)

October 7, 2025

January 31, 2025

Summer (August 2025)

February 1, 2025

May 31, 2025

Fall (December 2025)

May 2, 2025 September 30, 2025
 

* If a student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by the final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.

 

     

 

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

13 Weeks

 

Monday, May 12, 2025

Friday, August 8, 2025

During last week of classes

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday, May 12, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025

During last week of classes

10 Week Session

Monday, June 2, 2025

Friday, August 8, 2025

During last week of classes

1st 5 Week Session

Monday, June 2, 2025

Thursday, July 3, 2025

During last week of classes

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday, July 7, 2025

Friday, August 8, 2025

During last week of classes

 

TCAT CALENDAR Summer 2025

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

 

 

Monday, May 12, 2025

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

During last week of classes

1st Session

(CDL Class)

Monday, May 12, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

During last week of classes

2nd Session

(CDL Class)

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025

During last week of classes

 

ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR Summer 2025

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Session

13 Week

Monday

November 4, 2024

Friday

May 9, 2025

Monday

May 12, 2025

May 12,13, 2025

Sunday

May 25, 2025

Monday

May 26, 2025

 

Wednesday

June 9, 2025

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday

November 4, 2024

Friday

May 9, 2025

Monday

May 12, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

May 18, 2025

Monday

May 19, 2025

Friday

May 23, 2025

10 Week Session

Monday

November 4, 2024

Friday

May 30, 2025

Monday

June 2, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

June 15, 2025

Monday

June 16, 2025

Wednesday

July 16, 2025

1st 5 Week Session

Monday

November 4, 2024

Friday

May 30, 2025

Monday

June 2, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

June 8, 2025

Monday

June 9, 2025

Friday

June 20, 2025

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday

November 4, 2024

Thursday

July 3, 2025

Monday,

July 7, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

July 13, 2025

Monday

July 14, 2025

 

Monday

July 28, 2025

 

             

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Registration Opens

(Veterans/Continuing Students)

Registration Opens

(All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

13 Week

 Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

 

Thursday, July 3, 2025

1st Session

 

Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025

2nd Session

Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, Marach 31, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Monday, June 13, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR Summer 2025

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Spring “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Session

13 Weeks

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Monday, August 11, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

10 Week Session

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Monday, August 11, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

1st 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Monday, July 7, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

2nd 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Monday, August 11, 2025, 12:00 noon

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR Summer 2025

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, August 11, 2025

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Monday, August 11, 2025

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR  

Summer 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2025

Fall 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

July 1, 2025

Spring 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2025

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR Summer 2025

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, May 12 2025

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Monday, May 12, 2025

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES Summer 2025

 

 All Credit and TCAT (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Early College)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(1st Census)

Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT  Students Only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Thursday, June 19, 2025, 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All  Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 5:30 pm  Eastern Time

All Credit students only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 5:30 pm Eastern TIme 

All Credit Students and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

 
CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR Summer 2025

Holiday: Memorial Day  (Campus Closed)

Monday, May 26, 2025

Holiday: Juneteenth      (Campus Closed) Thursday, June 19, 2025

Holiday: Independence Day (Campus Closed)

Friday, July 4, 2025

ACADEMIC INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR Summer 2025

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Summer (August) 2025

February 1, 2025

May 31, 2025

Fall (December) 2025

May 1, 2025

September 30, 2025

Spring (May) 2026

October 1, 2025

January 31, 2026

* If student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.

 

 

FALL SEMESTER 2025

Academic Calendar

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, December 6 - Thursday, December 11, 2025

1st Session

Monday, August 18, 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025

 Last day of class and no later than

Friday, October 3, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, October 13, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025

 

Last day of class or Saturday, December 6 - Thursday, December 11, 2025

 

 

TCAT CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

During the last week of classes

 

1st Session

 

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

During the last week of classes

 

2nd Session

 

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

During the last week of classes

 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR Fall 2025

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday,

November 4, 2024

Sunday

August 17, 2025

Monday

August 18, 2025

August

18, 19, 20

Sunday

August 31, 2025

Monday

September 1, 2025

Friday

October 24, 2025

1st Session

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Sunday

August 17, 2025

Monday

August 18, 2025

No Late Registration

 

Sunday

August 31, 2025

Monday

September 1, 2025

Wednesday

September 17, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Sunday

October 12, 2025

Monday,

October 13, 2025

No Late Registration

Sunday

October 26, 2025

Monday

October 27, 2025

Friday November 14, 2025

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR
Part of Term

Registration Opens (Veterans/Continuing Students)

Registration Opens (All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

 

 

Monday, March 24, 2025

               

Monday, March 31, 2025

 

Monday, August 18, 2025

 

Friday, August 22, 2025

Friday, August 22, 2025

Friday, October 24, 2025

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

Monday, August 18, 2025

Friday, August 22, 2025

Friday, August 22, 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

2nd Session

(CDL)

Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Summer “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

Friday, November 21, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 12, 2025

12:00 Noon

Friday, December 19, 2025

 

1st Session

 

Friday, November 21, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

12:00 Noon 

Friday, October 10, 2025

 

2nd Session

 

Friday, November 21, 2025

10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 12, 2025

12:00 Noon

Friday, December 19, 2025

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, December 12, 2025 

12:00 noon

Friday, December 19, 2025

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Friday, October 10, 2025

12:00 noon

Friday, December 19, 2025

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Monday, December 12, 2025 

12:00 noon

Friday, December 19, 2025

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR  

Fall 2025 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

July 1, 2025

Spring 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2025

Summer 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2026

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, August 18, 2025

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 

PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES

 

Credit and TCAT - Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Early College

 

 

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) (1st Census) 

 

Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit Students (Includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (Includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR

Holiday: Labor Day (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, September 1, 2025

 

Fall Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Sunday, October 6 -12, 2025

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Wednesday, November 24 -26, 2025

 

 

Holiday: Thanksgiving (Campus Closed)

 

 

Thursday-Sunday, November 27 - 30, 2025

 

 

Seasonal Holiday (Campus Closed)

 

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Campus closed to the public. Employees work or take annual leave.

Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026

 

      

ACADEMIC AND TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Fall (December 2025)

May 1, 2025

September 26, 2025

Spring (May 2026)

October 6, 2025

January 30, 2026

Summer (August 2026)

March 29, 2026

May 29, 2026

          

* If student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis before the final semester before graduation.  If submitted by final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time befoer or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.

 

 

 

SPRING SEMESTER 2026

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 (Friday Only Classes)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Thursday, May 7, 2026

1st Session

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Friday, March 6, 2026

 Last day of class and no later than

Friday, March 6, 2026

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, March 16, 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026

 

Last day of class or Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Thursday, May 7, 2026

 

 

TCAT CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, January 12, 2026

 

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

During the last week of classes

 

1st Session

(CDL Class)

Monday, January 12, 2026

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

During the last week of classes

 

2nd Session

(CDL Class)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

During the last week of classes

 
ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

 

Full Term

 

Monday,

November 3, 2025

Friday

January 16, 2026

Tuesday,

January 20, 2026

January

20, 21

Monday

February 2, 2026

Tuesday

February 3, 2026

Friday

March 27, 2026

1st Session

 

Monday, November 3, 2025

Friday

January 16, 2026

Tuesday

January 20, 2026

No Late Registration

 

Monday

 February 2, 2026

Tuesday

February 3, 2026

Wednesday

February 18, 2026

 

2nd Session

 

Monday, November 3, 2025

Friday

March 13, 2026

Monday,

March 16, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

March 29, 2026

Monday

March 30, 2026

Monday April 13, 2026

 

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR  
Part of Term

Registration Opens (Veterans/Continuing)

Registration Opens (All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Last Registration for Classes and Audit Ends

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

 

 

Monday, November 3, 2025

               

Monday, November 10, 2025

 

Monday, Janaury 12, 2026

 

Wednesday, Janaury 14, 2026

Monday, Janaury 12, 2026

Friday, March 20, 2026

1st Session

(CDL)

 

Monday, November 3, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025

 

Monday, Janaury 12, 2026

 

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Monday, January 12, 2026

Thursday, February 12, 2026

2nd Session

(CDL)

Monday, November 3, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR 

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Fall “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

Friday, April 17, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 8, 2026

12:00 noon

Monday, May 18, 2026

 

1st Session

 

Friday, April 17, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

12:00 noon 

Friday, March 13, 2026

 

2nd Session

 

Friday, April 17, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 8, 2026

12:00 noon

Monday, May 18, 2026

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


TCAT GRADES CALENDAR 

 

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Friday, May 8, 2026

12:00 noon

 

Monday, May 18, 2026

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

12:00 noon

 

Monday, May 18, 2026

 

2nd Session (CDL)

 

 

Friday, May 8, 2026

12:00 noon

Monday, May 18, 2026

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR 

Spring 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2025

Summer 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2026

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Tuesday, January 20, 2026

 

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins for TCAT Monday, January 12, 2026

Students will be charged for dropping TCAT classes starting Monday, January 12, 2026

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES  

 

TCAT Students only (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, and Early College)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit students only (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, and Early College)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid) 

(1st Census)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm Eastern Time

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR 

 

Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr.  (Campus Closed)

 

Monday, January 19, 2026

 

Spring Break (Classes do not meet; offices open)

 

Monday-Friday, March 9-13, 2026

 

ACADEMIC AND TCAT INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR  

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Spring (May 2026)

October 6, 2025

January 31, 2026

Summer (August 2026)

February 1, 2026

May 31, 2026

Fall (December 2026)

May 1, 2026 September 30, 2026
 

* If a student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation. If submitted by the final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.

 

 

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

 

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

13 Weeks

 

Monday, May 11, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026

During last week of classes

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday, May 11, 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026

During last week of classes

10 Week Session

Monday, June 1, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026

During last week of classes

1st 5 Week Session

Monday, June 1, 2026

Thursday, July 2, 2026

During last week of classes

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday, July 6, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026

During last week of classes

 

TCAT CALENDAR 

Part of Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Final Exams

Full Session

 

Monday, May 11, 2026

 

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

During last week of classes

1st Session

(CDL Class)

Monday, May 11, 2026

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

During last week of classes

2nd Session

(CDL Class)

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026

During last week of classes

 

ACADEMIC REGISTRATION CALENDAR 

Part of Term

Priority

Registration Opens

Last Registration for New, Degree Seeking Students

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Add/Drop

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Session

13 Week

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

May 8, 2026

Monday

May 11, 2026

May 11,12 

Sunday

May 24, 2026

Monday

May 25, 2026

 

Wednesday

July 8, 2026

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

May 8, 2026

Monday

May 11, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

May 17, 2026

Monday

May 18, 2026

Friday

May 22, 2026

10 Week Session

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

May 29, 2025

Monday

June 1, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

June 14, 2026

Monday

June 15, 2026

Wednesday

July 15, 2026

1st 5 Week Session

Monday

November 3, 2025

Friday

May 29, 2026

Monday

June 1, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

June 7, 2026

Monday

June 8, 2026

Friday

June 19, 2026

2nd 5 Week Session

Monday

November 3, 2025

Thursday

July 2, 2026

Monday,

July 6, 2026

No Late Registration

Sunday

July 12, 2026

Monday

July 13, 2026

 

Monday

July 27, 2026

 

             

TCAT REGISTRATION CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Registration Opens

(Veterans/Continuing)

Registration Opens

(All Students)

Registration Opens

to Audit Classes

Late Registration/Audit Ends

Census

Begin “W” Period for Dropped Classes

Last day to Drop with “W” or Change to Audit

Full Term

13 Week

 Monday, March 16, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1st Session

 

Monday, March 16, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026

2nd Session

Monday, March 16, 2026

Monday, Marach 23, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

 

ACADEMIC GRADES CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Last Day to Change Spring “I” Grade

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

Full Session

13 Weeks

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Monday, August 10, 2026 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

Mini Session

3 Weeks

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

10 Week Session

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Monday, August 10, 2026 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

1st 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Monday, July 6, 2026 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

2nd 5 Week Session

 

Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Monday, August 10, 2026 12:00 noon

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

TCAT GRADES CALENDAR  

Part of Term

Grades Due – Faculty

Official Grades Available for Students

 

Full Term

 

 

Monday, August 10, 2026

 

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

1st Session (CDL)

 

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

 

Monday, August 17, 2026

2nd Session (CDL)

 

Monday, August 10, 2026

 

Monday, August 17, 2026

 

FINANCIAL AID CALENDAR  

Summer 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

April 1, 2026

Fall 2026 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

July 1, 2026

Spring 2027 Semester

Priority Financial Aid Application and SAP Appeals Deadline

December 1, 2026

ACADEMIC AND TCAT TUITION and FEES CALENDAR  

Late Registration Fee Assessment begins Monday, May 11, 2026

Students will be charged for dropping classes starting Monday, May 11, 2026

 

Refund Information (Policies, Deadlines, and Fee Adjustment Dates) may be viewed at:

https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/refunds

 
PAYMENT DEADLINE / DELETION DATES 

 

 All Credit and TCAT (Excludes TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Early College)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(1st Census)

Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

All TCAT  Students Only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 5:30 pm Eastern Time

 

All  Credit and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 5:30 pm  Eastern Time

All Credit students only (includes Financial Aid)

 

Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 5:30 pm Eastern TIme 

All Credit Students and TCAT Students (includes Financial Aid)

(2nd Census)

 

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

 

 
CLASS HOLIDAYS and CAMPUS CLOSINGS CALENDAR  

Holiday: Memorial Day  (Campus Closed)

Monday, May 25, 2026

Holiday: Juneteenth      (Campus Closed) Friday, June 19, 2026

Holiday: Independence Day (Campus Closed)

Friday, July 3, 2026

ACADEMIC INTENT TO GRADUATE CALENDAR 

Graduation Semester

*Priority Deadline

Final Deadline

Summer (August) 2026

February 1, 2026

May 31, 2026

Fall (December) 2026

May 1, 2026

September 30, 2026

Spring (May) 2027

October 1, 2026

January 31, 2027

 

 

                 * If student misses the courtesy review deadline, then there is no guaranteed name in the commencement program, no guaranteed honors cord, no guaranteed walking with majors, and no guaranteed

                   graduation analysis prior to the final semester before graduation. If submitted by final deadline, the student will be provided with a cap and gown and allowed to participate in the ceremony.

                 

                 The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather,

                 loss of utility services, or orders by federal or state agencies.