When is Spring Break 2024 USA

Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the academic calendar was modified to better meet educational needs and support the university’s academic mission, while ensuring federal and state compliance. You can learn more about the calendar changes and view a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Changes to the Academic Calendar webpage.

All published dates in the academic calendar have been approved and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. However, on rare occurrence dates may be slightly adjusted. 

Please make sure to check the course schedule for individual course start and end dates.

Other Dates and Deadlines

More dates and deadlines of interest may be found on the following websites:

Event Full Term A Term B Term
Last day to be admitted as a degree-seeking undergraduate student Friday, January 5, 2024
Last day to apply for admission as a degree-seeking undergraduate student Saturday, January 6, 2024
First Day of Classes Monday, January 8, 2024 Monday, January 8, 2024 Monday, March 4, 2024
Summer Schedule of Classes Released on Web Monday, January 8, 2024
First day of Classes Monday, January 8, 2024 Monday, January 8, 2024 Monday, March 4, 2024
$100 late registration fee begins for initial enrollment on or after this date

Fee Details

Monday, January 8, 2024 Monday, January 8, 2024 Monday, March 4, 2024
Last day to change audit status (Registration Activity Form required; instructor must sign form or provide online permission; submit form and ID to RaiderConnect)

Registration Activity Form

Friday, January 12, 2024 Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Last day to register or add without instructor permission; online registration ends Sunday, January 14, 2024 Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Wednesday, March 6, 2024
MLK Day Holiday; University Closed Monday, January 15, 2024
Instructor approval required to register (Registration Activity Form required; student must contact Instructor for Instructor Permission to register; deliver form and photo ID to RaiderConnect)

Registration Activity Form

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Thursday, January 11, 2024 Thursday, March 7, 2024
Registration Cancellation- Prior Term Balance

Student Financial Responsibility

Friday, January 19, 2024
Last day to purchase or waive student health insurance Friday, January 19, 2024
Undergraduate and Graduate Deadline to Apply for Graduation Friday, January 19, 2024
Last day to drop/withdraw and receive 100% tuition refund (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to RaiderConnect on a business day) Friday, January 19, 2024 Friday, January 12, 2024 Friday, March 8, 2024
Census Date Monday, January 22, 2024 Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Faculty last day to modify Course Proposals in Curriculog (all steps) Thursday, February 1, 2024
Last day to drop course without a grade (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to RaiderConnect on a business day) Friday, February 2, 2024 Friday, January 19, 2024 Friday, March 15, 2024
Summer Registration begins

Dates by Registration Group

Monday, February 5, 2024
Fall and Spring Schedule of Classes Released on Web Monday, February 5, 2024
Summer registration is open to all students Friday, February 23, 2024
A-Term Last Day of Classes Saturday, February 24, 2024
Spring Break Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 1, 2024
Fall and Spring Registration begins Monday, March 4, 2024
A-Term Final Grades Due Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Last Day to Register to Walk in the Spring Commencement Ceremony Friday, March 15, 2024
Last day to drop course with a W grade (if student has hold, Registration Form must be submitted to RaiderConnect on a business day) Friday, March 15, 2024 Friday, February 2, 2024 Friday, March 29, 2024
Summer Fee Assessment Monday, March 18, 2024
Fall and Spring Registration open to all students Friday, March 22, 2024
Summer Fees Due for registrations through April 15 Monday, April 15, 2024
Last day of classes Saturday, April 20, 2024 Saturday, February 24, 2024 Saturday, April 20, 2024
Full Term Final Examinations Begin

A & B Term Examinations Vary - See Course Syllabus

Exam Schedules

Monday, April 22, 2024
Faculty may begin entering final grades Monday, April 22, 2024
Graduation/Commencement - Graduate School (master's/doctoral students) Friday, April 26, 2024
Graduation/Commencement - Undergraduate Students Saturday, April 27, 2024
Final Grades Due for Full and B Terms by Noon Wednesday, May 1, 2024