Census Dates

Census Dates

The census date is the last date to commit to taking a class or to drop it and receive a refund.

Fall 2024 Census Dates

  • 15-Week Term: September 12
  • First 7-week Term: September 3
  • 13-week Term: September 24
  • Second 7-week Term: October 31

For variable duration (dynamic) classes, the census date is individually set. For these variable duration classes, in the Student Information System, click on the class. 

See the NOVA Online/NOL Dates for NOVA Online start and census dates (last day to drop with a tuition refund). For variable duration (dynamic) classes, the census date is individually set. For these variable duration classes, in the Student Information System, click on the class. The date for Drop Without Penalty is the last date to drop with a refund.