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Texas Southern University Modifies Fall Academic Calendar

Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Texas Southern University will move to a modified 13-week schedule for the upcoming fall semester, which has students completing the term prior to the traditional Thanksgiving break. Due to the novel coronavirus, the modified schedule shortens the semester and adjusts class instruction time accordingly.

The first day of class will be Wednesday, August 19, which is five days earlier than the previously scheduled start. The last day of class will be Friday, November 13. Finals will be held November 14-19, and Commencement exercises are scheduled for Saturday, November 21.

Classes will be offered in three formats: face-to-face, hybrid (a combination of face-to-face and online) and online only. The length of classes will be extended to adhere to the contact hours requirement. Using the guidelines recommended by national, state, and local agencies/authorities, TSU is instituting heightened cleaning protocols, including frequent cleaning and disinfecting of “high traffic” areas.

"Student safety is a top priority at TSU, and we are cautious and mindful about how academic instruction will be administered during this global pandemic,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kendall T. Harris. "We have decided not to have students return to campus after Thanksgiving break in an effort to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 to the campus community. Although our fall semester will be different, this modified calendar gives TSU the opportunity to demonstrate its instructional innovation as we deal with these extraordinary times,” said Dr. Harris.

Key dates for the Fall 2020 semester include:

  • Wed., Aug. 19: Classes begin
  • Mon., Sept. 7: Labor Day holiday
  • Fri., Nov. 13: Last day of classes
  • Sat., Nov. 14 - Thurs., Nov. 19: Final Exams
  • Sat., Nov. 21: Commencement Exercises

* A detailed academic calendar will be available in the near future.

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Last updated: 07/18/2020