diff --git a/www/conservancy/apps/assignment/forms.py b/www/conservancy/apps/assignment/forms.py
index cd93ea3f..e2c390ff 100644
--- a/www/conservancy/apps/assignment/forms.py
+++ b/www/conservancy/apps/assignment/forms.py
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ from .terms import TERMS
 
 
 def validate_in_past(value):
-    if value >= timezone.now().date():
+    if value > timezone.now().date():
         raise ValidationError('Enter a date in the past')