Academic Calendar [Archived]
2023–2024
With approval from appropriate governance board, dates of events are subject to change.
Fall Semester 2023
| August 18–24, Fri.–Thu. | International Student Orientation |
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| August 24–25, Thu.–Fri. | Pre-College Conference |
| August 25, Fri. | College Housing Opens for New Students, 10 a.m. |
| August 25–28, Fri.–Mon. | New Student Orientation |
| August 27, Sun. | College Housing Opens for Returning Students, 10 a.m. |
| August 27, Sun. | Convocation for New Students, 2 p.m. |
| August 29, Tue. | Classes Begin, 8 a.m. |
| September 4, Mon. | Labor Day; Classes in Session |
| September 6, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses |
| September 27, Wed. | Critical Issues Symposium; Day Classes Not in Session, 5 p.m. and Later Classes in Session |
| September 29, Fri. | Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses |
| October 6, Fri. | Fall Recess Begins, 6 p.m. |
| October 11, Wed. | Fall Recess Ends, 8 a.m. Monday Schedule in Effect |
| OCTOBER 13–14, Fri.–SAT. | One Big Weekend – Homecoming and Family Weekend |
| October 18, Wed. | First-Half Semester Courses End |
| October 18, Wed. | Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| October 19, Thu. | Last- Half Semester Courses Begin |
| October 26, Thu. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses |
| October 30 – November 3, Mon.–Fri. | Class Registration for Spring (continuing students) |
| November 6, MON. | Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses |
| November 22, Wed. | Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses |
| November 23, Thu. | Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 8 a.m., Offices Closed |
| November 27, Mon. | Thanksgiving Recess Ends, 8 a.m. |
| December 8, Fri. | Last Day of Classes |
| December 11–15, Mon.–Fri. | Semester Examinations |
| December 15, Fri. | College Housing Closes, 5 p.m. |
| December 19, Tue. | Final Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| December 22, Fri. | Campus Shutdown Begins, Offices Closed |
| Number of Days | M: 14, T: 14, W: 14, R: 14, F: 14 70 total days |
Spring Semester 2024
| January 2, Tue. | Campus Shutdown Ends, Offices Reopen |
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| January 6, Sat. | College Housing Opens, 12 p.m. |
| January 8, Mon. | Classes Begin, 8 a.m. |
| January 17, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop First-Half and Full Semester Courses |
| January 26, Fri. | Incomplete (I) Grades from Fall Semester become "F" |
| February 2, Fri. | Winter Recess Begins, 6 p.m. |
| February 7, Wed. | Winter Recess Ends, 8 a.m. Monday Schedule in Effect |
| February 12, Mon. | Last Day to Withdraw for a “W” Grade or Pass/Fail First-Half Courses |
| February 27, Tue. | First-Half Semester Courses End |
| February 28, Wed. | Last-Half Semester Courses Begin |
| February 28, Wed. | Midterm Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| March 6, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Last-Half Courses |
| March 25, Mon. | Last Day to Withdraw for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail Full Semester Courses |
| March 8, Fri. | Spring Recess Begins, 8 a.m. |
| March 18, Mon. | Spring Recess Ends, 8 a.m. |
| March 29, Fri. | Good Friday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
| April 1, Mon. | Easter Holiday; Classes Not in Session, Offices Open |
| APRIL 2–5, TUE.–FRI. | Class Registration for Fall (Continuing Students) |
| April 12, Fri. | Last day to Withdraw for a “W" Grade or Pass/Fail Last-Half Courses |
| April 25, THU. | Honors Convocation, Jack Miller Auditorium, 7 p.m. |
| April 26, Fri. | Spring Festival; Classes Dismissed at 3 p.m. |
| April 29 – May 3, Mon.–Fri. | Semester Examinations |
| May 3, Fri. | College Housing Closes for Students Not Participating in Commencement, 5 p.m. |
| May 5, Sun. | Baccalaureate and Commencement |
| May 6, Mon. | College Housing Closes for Students Participating in Commencement, 12 p.m. |
| May 8, Wed. | Final Grades Due, 4 p.m. |
| Number of Days | M: 14, T: 14, W: 14, R: 15, F: 13 70 total days |
May Term 2024
| May 6, Mon. | Classes Begin, 9 a.m. |
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| May 8, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
| May 10, Fri. | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
| MAY 16–18, THU.–sAT. | Milestone Weekend |
| May 23, Thu. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
| May 27, Mon. | Memorial Day Holiday: Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
| May 31, Fri. | May Term Ends |
June Term 2024
| June 3, Mon. | Classes Begin, 9 a.m. |
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| June 5, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
| June 7, Fri. | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
| June 20, Thu. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
| June 21, Fri. | Incomplete (I) Grades from Spring Semester Become "F" |
| June 28, Fri. | June Term Ends |
July Term 2024
| July 1, Mon. | Classes Begin, 9 a.m. |
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| July 3, Wed. | Last Day to Enroll for Credit or Drop Courses |
| July 4, Thu. | July 4th; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
| July 5, Fri. | July 4th Observed; Classes Not in Session, Offices Closed |
| July 9, Tue. | Last Day to Withdraw (50% Refund) for a "W" Grade |
| July 19, Fri. | Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund) for a "W" Grade or Pass/Fail |
| July 29, Mon. | July Term Ends |