NOTE: We accept student applications throughout the year. However, to be eligible for an upcoming semester, new students must submit the application and all required documentation by 3 PM EST of the New Students Admissions Deadline date in order to be eligible for acceptance. New Students must also complete their class enrollment by 11:59 PM EST of the deadline date.
FALL 2020
| First Day to Add/Drop Courses | August 1 2020 | 11 Dhul Hijjah 1441 |
| New Students Admission Deadline (Last day for new students to be admitted and enrolled in their classes) | September 8 2020 | 20 Muharram 1442 |
| First Day of Live Sessions (English & Arabic) | September 12 2020 | 24 Muharram 1442 |
| Last Day to Add/Drop Courses | September 18 2020 | 1 Safar 1442 |
| Submitting Topics of Research Paper | November 9 2020 | 4 Rabi’ II 1442 |
| Last Day for Withdrawal | November 23 2020 | 8 Rabi’ II 1442 |
| Deadline for Research Paper Submission | November 30 2020 | 15 Rabi’ II 1442 |
| Exams begin | December 5 2020 | 20 Rabi’ II 1442 |
| Last Day of Exams/Semester Ends | December 11 2020 | 26 Rabi’ II 1442 |
SPRING 2021
| First Day to Add/Drop Courses | December 1 2020 | 3 Rabi’ I 1442 |
| New Students Admission Deadline (Last day for new students to be admitted and enrolled in their classes) | January 12 2021 | 28 Rabi’ II 1442 |
| First Day of Live Sessions (English & Arabic) | January 16 2021 | 3 Jumaada II 1442 |
| Last Day to Add/Drop Courses | January 22 2021 | 9 Jumaada I 1442 |
| Spring Break Begins | March 06 2021 | 22 Rajab 1442 |
| Classes Resume | March 13 2021 | 29 Rajab 1442 |
| Research Paper Topic Submission | March 22 2021 | 9 Sha’baan 1442 |
| Last Day for Withdrawal | April 05 2021 | 23 Sha’baan 1442 |
| Deadline for Research Paper Submission | April 12 2021 | 30 Sha’baan 1442 |
| Exams begin | April 17 2021 | 5 Ramadan 1442 |
| Last Day of Exams/Semester Ends | April 23 2021 | 11 Ramadan 1442 |
| Graduation | TBD |
Note: Hijree dates are subject to confirmation
Support staff working hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:30 EST & 8:30-2:00 EST on Fridays.
Off Saturday and Sunday.
The university will be closed on the following days each year:
Eid Ul-Fitr (4 days including last day of Ramadan), Eid Ul-Edha (5 days including the Day of Arafat), MLK, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas & New Years’ Day.