Academic Calendar
This Academic Calendar contains important dates and deadlines for graduate students.
Spring 2024
First day of classes | Thursday, February 1 |
Last day to add or drop any class with no record - Non-degree students | Wednesday, February 7 |
Last day to add or drop any class with no record - Matriculated Graduate students | Wednesday, February 14 |
Holiday – Presidents' Day | Monday, February 19 |
Monday class schedule will be followed | Thursday, February 22 |
Spring recess begins | Sunday, March 17 |
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Form to department for May degree | Monday, March 18 |
Classes resume | Monday, March 25 |
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Forms to Graduate School for May 2024 degree | Monday, April 1 |
Deadline to submit unsigned doctoral signature pages to Graduate School for May degree | Monday, April 1 |
Last day to drop with “DR” | Thursday, April 4 |
Registration for Continuing students begins for Fall 2024, University session classes | Monday, April 8 |
Monday class schedule will be followed | Friday, April 12 |
Holiday - Patriot's Day | Monday, April 15 |
Deadline to submit signed doctoral signature page to Graduate School for May degree | Monday, April 22 |
Last day of classes | Friday, May 10 |
Reading Day | Saturday, May 11 |
Final examinations begin | Monday, May 13 |
Last day of final examinations, semester ends | Friday, May 17 |
Commencement Weekend begins | Friday, May 17 |
Commencement Weekend ends | Sunday, May 19 |
Final grades due by Midnight | Thursday, May 23 |
U+ Summer 2024
First day of classes - Session One | Tuesday, May 21 |
Holiday - Memorial Day | Monday, May 27 |
Last day to add/drop any Session One class | Tuesday, May 28 |
Last day to drop with "W" or "DR" and select 'P/F' any Session One class | Friday, June 14 |
Holiday - Juneteenth | Wednesday, June 19 |
Last day of classes- Session One | Wednesday, July 3 |
Holiday - Independence Day | Thursday, July 4 |
First Day of classes - Session Two | Monday, July 8 |
Session One final grades due by midnight | Monday, July 8 |
Last day to add/drop any Session Two class | Friday, July 12 |
Last day to drop with "W" or “DR” and select 'P/F' any Session Two class | Wednesday, July 31 |
Last Day of classes - Session Two; Summer Term ends | Friday, August 16 |
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Form to department for September degree | Friday, August 16 |
Remaining Summer grades due by midnight | Wednesday, August 21 |
University Summer 2024
First day of classes - Session One | Tuesday, May 21 |
Holiday - Memorial Day | Monday, May 27 |
Last day to add/drop | Tuesday, May 28 |
Holiday - Juneteenth | Wednesday, June 19 |
Holiday - Independence Day | Thursday, July 4 |
Last day to drop with "W" or “DR” | Monday, July 15 |
Last Day of classes | Friday, August 16 |
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Form to department for September degree | Friday, August 16 |
Final grades due by midnight | Wednesday, August 21 |
Fall 2024
First day of classes | Tuesday, September 3 |
Last day to add or drop any class with no record - Non-degree students | Monday, September 9 |
Last day to add or drop any class with no record - Matriculated Graduate students | Monday, September 16 |
Holiday - Indigenous People's Day | Monday, October 14 |
Monday class schedule will be followed | Tuesday, October 15 |
Last day to Drop with "DR" - Graduate | Tuesday, October 29 |
Holiday - Election Day | Tuesday, November 5 |
Holiday - Veterans' Day | Monday, November 11 |
Registration begins for Spring 2025 | Tuesday, November 12 |
Thanksgiving recess begins after last class | Tuesday, November 26 |
Classes resume | Monday, December 2 |
Last day of classes | Tuesday, December 10 |
Reading Day | Wednesday, December 11 |
Final examinations begin | Thursday, December 12 |
Second Reading day | Saturday, December 14 |
Last day of final examinations, semester ends | Wednesday, December 18 |
Final grades due by Midnight | Tuesday, December 24 |
Deadline to submit Degree Eligibility Form to department for February 1, 2024 degree | Friday, January 3 |
Deadline to file for February 1, 2024 degree | Thursday, January 16 |
Number of class meetings: MTuWThF: 13
Past or future calendars are on the official Faculty Senate calendar page.
The Five College Academic Calendar is on the Five College Web site.