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Academic Calendar

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Notes: This academic calendar is subject to periodic review and revision. Please check with the Student Services Center to determine whether changes have occurred.

Students enrolled in mini-courses with start and end dates that differ from the regular 5-week and 10-week summer sessions should refer to their class syllabus and/or contact their instructor to verify the last day to drop a course without a grade.

Spring 2024

Regular Session

January8MondayFirst day of classes
January12FridayLast day to add a course without permission
January15MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day (University closed; No classes)
January16TuesdayClasses resume
January22MondayCensus Date/Official Enrollment Date 
February13TuesdayWellness Day (No classes)
February14WednesdayClasses resume
March4MondayDrop/Revision Deadline
March6WednesdaySchedule for 2024 Fall term published; Shopping Cart opens
March11 – 15Mon. – Fri.Spring Break (No classes)
March18MondayClasses resume
MarchTBATBAEnrollment begins for Fall 2024 term
April17 – 23Wed. – Tues.Last week of semester
April23TuesdayLast day of classes
April24WednesdayReading Day
April – May25 – 1Thur. – Wed.Final Examinations
May3FridaySpring grades due by 5 p.m.
May4SaturdaySpring Commencement Exercises

8-Week Session – First Session

January8MondayFirst day of classes
January12FridayLast day to add a course without permission
January15MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day (University closed; No classes)
January16TuesdayClasses resume
January22MondayCensus Date/ Official Enrollment Date
February5MondayDrop/Revision Deadline
February13TuesdayWellness Day (No classes)
February14WednesdayClasses resume
February27TuesdayLast day of classes
February29ThursdayGrades due by 5 p.m.

8-Week Session – Second Session

February28WednesdayFirst day of classes
February28WednesdayLast day to add a course (8-week 2 classes only)
March4MondayLast day to drop a course without a W grade (8-week 2 classes only)
March11 – 15Mon. – Fri.Spring Break (No classes)
March18MondayClasses resume
April1MondayDrop/Revision Deadline
April23TuesdayLast day of classes
April24WednesdayReading Day
April – May25 – 1Thur. – Wed.Final Examinations
May3FridayGrades due by 5 p.m.

Maymester 2024

3-Week Session

May15WednesdayFirst day of classes
May16ThursdayLast day to add a course without permission
May17FridayCensus Date/Official Enrollment Date
May24FridayDrop/Revision Deadline
May27MondayMemorial Day (University closed; No classes)
May28TuesdayClasses resume
June5WednesdayLast day of classes
June7FridayGrades due by 5 p.m.

Summer Session I 2024

5-Week Session

May15WednesdayFirst day of classes
May16ThursdayLast day to add a course without permission
May17FridayCensus Date/ Official Enrollment Date
May27MondayMemorial Day (University closed; No classes)
May28TuesdayClasses resume
June3MondayDrop/Revision Deadline
June18TuesdayLast day of classes
June19WednesdayJuneteenth observed (No classes or exams)
June20ThursdaySummer session resumes
June20-21Thur-FriFinal Examinations
June24MondayGrades due by 5 p.m.

10-Week Session

May15WednesdayFirst day of classes
May16ThursdayLast day to add a course without permission
May17FridayCensus Date/Official Enrollment Date
May27MondayMemorial Day (University closed; No classes)
May28TuesdayClasses resume
June19WednesdayJuneteenth observed (No classes)
June20ThursdaySummer session resumes (No classes for 10-Week courses)
June20-21Thur-Fri5-Week Final Exams (No classes for 10-Week courses)
June25TuesdayDrop/Revision Deadline
July4ThursdayIndependence Day (University closed; No classes)
July 5FridayClasses resume
July26FridayLast day of classes
July29-30Mon-TuesFinal Examinations
August1ThursdayGrades due by 5 p.m.

Summer Session II 2024

5-Week Session

June24MondayFirst day of classes
June25TuesdayLast day to add a course without permission
June26WednesdayCensus Date/Official Enrollment Date
July4ThursdayIndependence Day (University closed; No classes)
July5FridayClasses resume
July11ThursdayDrop/Revision Deadline
July26FridayLast day of classes
July29-30Mon-TuesFinal Examinations
August1ThursdayGrades due by 5 p.m.

Fall 2024

Regular Session

August19MondayFirst day of classes
August23FridayLast day to add a course without permission
August30FridayCensus Date/Official Enrollment Date
September2MondayLabor Day (University closed; No classes)
September3TuesdayClasses resume
September17TuesdayWellness Day (No classes)
September18WednesdayClasses resume
OctoberTBATBASchedule for 2025 Spring and Summer terms published; Shopping Cart opens
October14 – 15Mon. – Tue.Fall Break (No classes)
October16WednesdayClasses Resume
October17ThursdayDrop/Revision Deadline
OctoberTBATBAEnrollment begins for Spring 2025 term
November27 – 29Wed. – Fri.Thanksgiving Holiday (No classes; University closed Thursday & Friday)
December2MondayClasses resume
Nov. – Dec.25 – 3Mon. – Tues.Last week of semester
December3TuesdayLast day of classes
December4WednesdayReading Day
December5 – 11Thur. – Wed.Final Examinations
December13FridayFall grades due by 5 p.m.
December14SaturdayFall Commencement Exercises

8-Week Session – First Session

August19MondayFirst day of classes
August23FridayLast day to add a course without permission
August30FridayCensus Date/ Official Enrollment Date
September2MondayLabor Day (University closed; No classes)
September3TuesdayClasses resume
September12ThursdayDrop/Revision Deadline
September17TuesdayWellness Day (No classes)
September18WednesdayClasses resume
October9WednesdayLast day of classes
October11FridayGrades due by 5 p.m.

8-Week Session – Second Session

October10ThursdayFirst day of classes
October10ThursdayLast day to add a course (8-week 2 classes only)
October14 -15Mon. – Tue.Fall Break (No classes)
October17ThursdayLast day to drop a course without a W grade (8-week 2 classes only)
November5TuesdayDrop/Revision Deadline
November27 – 29Wed. – Fri.Thanksgiving Holiday (No classes; University closed Thursday & Friday)
December2MondayClasses resume
December3TuesdayLast day of classes
December4WednesdayReading Day
December5 – 11Thur. – Wed.Final Examinations
December13FridayGrades due by 5 p.m.

Calendar Terms

Last Day To Add Without Permission

Last day to add a course without permission of instructor. MyPack Portal closes for adds at 11:59 p.m. After this day, please contact the instructor in order to add a class. Once an instructor has approved your enrollment, they will work with the department directly to enroll you in the course. Instructors with questions regarding the enrollment process should speak with their department.

Census Date

Census Date/Official Enrollment Date: Last day to add a course with permission of instructor. Last day for tuition refunds due to dropping a course or changing from credit to audit. Last day for undergraduate students to drop below 12 hours.

*Last day for ALL students to drop a course without a W grade.*

* Please note: For undergraduate students taking classes in the second 8-week session of the semester, the last day to drop below 12 hours or without a W grade is NOT the same as Census Date. Please consult the academic calendar.

Wellness Day

Wellness Days are scheduled each year as a way for students to take a break, re-center themselves and focus on their holistic well-being.  There are no classes on Wellness Days and instructors should avoid any tests or deadlines on that day and the day following the Wellness Day. For a listing of activities associated with Wellness Days, please visit the Wolfpack Wellness website.

Drop/Revision Deadline

Drop/Revision Deadline: All drops or schedule revisions made after this date will require the submission of a Schedule Revision Request through the Enrollment Wizard in MyPack Portal. Last day to change to credit only at ALL levels.

Note: Students enrolled in mini-courses should consult the Eight-Week Calendar above regarding drop deadlines.

“Last Week of Semester”

“Last Week of Semester”: Lab tests, semester project reports and presentations are permissible during the final week of classes. Papers and homework may have a due date during the final week of classes only if scheduled in the syllabus. However, in order for students to prepare for final examinations, faculty members may not assign other tests, quizzes or additional papers during the final week of classes. Assignments should not have a due date during the final exam period unless the assignment constitutes a part of the final exam. Exceptions to this policy must be approved in advance by the department head and the dean of the college involved. Students should contact the appropriate instructor or department head if they believe an assignment is not in compliance with this regulation.

Term Withdrawal Deadline

Last day to submit a withdrawal request for the term. Any requests after this date are considered retroactive and require the same conditions as a term withdrawal, but must also be initiated by the Counseling Center.