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:
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 |