2023–2024
August
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
11 |
Fri |
Thesis due for all September degree candidates. |
18 |
Fri |
Last day to go off the September degree list. |
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Last day of classes for regular summer session. |
21–22 |
Mon–Tue |
Summer session final exam period. |
24 |
Thu |
5 p.m. — Continuing student final deadline to pre-register ($85 late fee). |
27 |
Sun |
First-year student orientation begins. |
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Graduate student orientation activities begin. |
28 |
Mon |
Registration open for all students. |
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Mon |
Grade deadline. Grades for summer session must be submitted by this date. |
31 |
Thu |
Term summaries of summer session grades available to departments. |
September
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
Fall Term |
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Number of class days (Wednesday, September 6, through Wednesday, December 13): 13 Mon, 13 Tue, 15 Wed, 13 Thu, 11 Fri = 65 days |
1 |
Fri |
Undergraduate registration opens for first quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
4 |
Mon |
Labor Day — holiday. |
5 |
Tue |
Registration Day — fall term. |
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Graduate registration opens for first quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
6 |
Wed |
First day of classes. |
8 |
Fri |
Registration deadline. Registration for all students must be submitted by this date. $50 late fee after this date. |
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Degree application deadline for February SB and advanced degrees. $50 late fee after this date ($85 after December 15). |
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Deadline for second-term juniors to submit the HASS Concentration Proposal Form. $50 late fee after this date. |
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Deadline for final-term seniors to submit the HASS Concentration Completion Form. $50 late fee after this date. |
11 |
Mon |
First quarter Physical Education and Wellness classes begin. |
12 |
Tue |
Graduate Academic Performance Meeting. |
15 |
Fri |
Last day to add half-term subjects offered in the first half of the term (H1). |
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Last day for graduate students to change H1 subjects to or from P/D/F grading. |
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Last day to change H1 subjects from listener to credit. |
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CAP September Degree Candidates Meeting. |
18 |
Mon |
Career Week begins. |
20 |
Wed |
Faculty officers recommend degrees to Corporation (degree award date). |
22 |
Fri |
Student holiday — no classes. |
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Minor completion date. Deadline for submission of Minor Completion Form for final-term seniors. $50 late fee after this date. |
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Career Week ends. |
October
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
4 |
Wed |
Undergraduate registration opens for second quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
6 |
Fri |
Add Date. Last day to add full-term subjects to registration. |
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Deadline for students eligible for the Flexible P/NR grading option to change a Spring 2023 subject to P/NR grading. |
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Last day for graduate students to change a full-term elective to or from P/D/F grading. |
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Last day to change a full-term subject from listener to credit. |
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Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in first half of term (H1). |
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Last day to change an H1 subject from credit to listener. |
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Late fee ($100) and petition required for students completing registration after this date. |
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Last day for May and September 2024 degree candidates to apply for double major. |
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Deadline for completing cross-registration. $50 late fee for petitions received after this date. |
9 |
Mon |
Indigenous Peoples' Day — holiday. |
10 |
Tue |
Student holiday — no classes. |
11 |
Wed |
Graduate registration opens for second quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
16 |
Mon |
Half-term subjects (H1): there may be at most one assignment due or one in-class test held between this date and the end of the last scheduled class period in the subject. |
16–20 |
Mon–Fri |
Half-term subjects final exam period (H1). |
20 |
Fri |
Last day of classes for half-term subjects offered in first half of term (H1). |
23 |
Mon |
First day of classes for half-term subjects offered in second half of term (H2). |
30 |
Mon |
Second quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes begin. |
November
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
3 |
Fri |
Last day to add half-term subjects offered in second half of term (H2). |
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Last day for graduate students to change H2 subjects to or from P/D/F grading. |
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Last day to change H2 subjects from listener to credit. |
10 |
Fri |
Veterans Day — holiday (observed). |
15 |
Wed |
Deadline for doctoral students to submit application, signed by advisor and department, to the Office of Graduate Education, Room 3-107, for spring term non-resident status ($50 late fee after this date). Not needed if spring term approved with fall term application. |
22 |
Wed |
Drop Date. Last day to cancel full-term subjects from registration. |
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Last day to change a full-term subject from credit to listener. |
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Last day to add a time-arranged subject that started after beginning of the term. |
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Last day to petition for December Advanced Standing Exam (given during final exam period). |
23 |
Thu |
Thanksgiving — holiday. |
24 |
Fri |
Institute holiday. |
29 |
Wed |
Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in second half of term (H2). |
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Last day to change an H2 subject from credit to listener. |
December
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
1 |
Fri |
Pre-registration for spring term and IAP begins. |
6 |
Wed |
Undergraduate registration opens for IAP Physical Education and Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
8 |
Fri |
Subjects with final exam — no test may be given and no assignment may fall due after this date. |
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Subjects with no final exam — Undergraduate subjects: no test may be given and there may be at most one assignment due between this date and the end of the last scheduled class period in the subject. Graduate subjects: there may be at most one assignment due or one in-class test held between this date and the end of the last scheduled class period in the subject. |
12 |
Tue |
Graduate registration opens for IAP Physical Education & Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
13 |
Wed |
Last day of classes. |
15 |
Fri |
Last day to submit or change advanced degree thesis title for February degree. $85 late fee after this date. |
18-22 |
Mon–Firi |
Final exam period. |
19 |
Tue |
Grade deadline. Grades due for subjects without final exams. |
January
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
8 |
Mon |
First day of January Independent Activities Period. |
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Spring pre-registration deadline. Continuing students must initiate pre-registration by 5 p.m. on this date. ($85 late fee after January 18). |
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IAP Physical Education & Wellness classes begin. |
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IAP pre-registration deadline. 5 p.m. deadline for all students to pre-register for IAP. |
10 |
Wed |
Grade deadline. Grades due for subjects with final exams. |
11 |
Thu |
Term summaries of fall term grades available to departments. |
12 |
Fri |
Thesis due for February doctoral degrees. |
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Last day to petition for January Advanced Standing Exam. |
15 |
Mon |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — holiday. |
16 |
Tue |
Graduate Academic Performance Grades Meeting. |
17–18 |
Wed–Thu |
CAP Grades Meetings. |
18 |
Thu |
5 p.m. — Final deadline for continuing students to pre-register for spring. ($85 late fee). |
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Deadline for continuing students to select preferences for spring CI-H/CI-HW subjects. |
19 |
Fri |
Thesis due for February degrees other than doctoral. |
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Last day to go off the February degree list. |
24–25 |
Wed–Thu |
CAP Deferred Action Meetings. |
29-Feb 2 |
Mon–Fri |
Registration Week — spring term. |
February
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
Spring Term |
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Number of class days (Monday, February 5, through Tuesday, May 14): 13 Mon, 13 Tue, 13 Wed, 13 Thu, 13 Fri = 65 days |
2 |
Fri |
Last day of January Independent Activities Period. |
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Undergraduate registration opens for third quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
5 |
Mon |
First day of classes. |
6 |
Tue |
Graduate registration opens for third quarter Physical Education and Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
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Grade deadline. Grades for IAP must be submitted by this date. |
7 |
Wed |
Term summaries of grades for IAP available to departments. |
9 |
Fri |
Registration deadline. Registration for all students must be submitted by this date. $50 late fee after this date. |
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Degree application deadline for May SB and advanced degrees. $50 late fee after this date ($85 late fee after April 12). |
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Deadline for second-term juniors to submit the HASS Concentration Proposal Form. $50 late fee after this date. |
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Deadline for final-term seniors to submit the HASS Concentration Completion Form. $50 late fee after this date. |
12 |
Mon |
Third quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes begin. |
13 |
Tue |
Graduate Academic Performance Meeting. |
16 |
Fri |
Last day to add half-term subjects offered in first half of term (H3). |
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Last day for graduate students to change H3 subjects to or from P/D/F grading. |
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Last day to change H3 subjects from listener to credit. |
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CAP February Degree Candidates Meeting. |
19 |
Mon |
Presidents' Day — holiday. |
20 |
Tue |
Monday schedule of classes to be held. |
21 |
Wed |
Faculty officers recommend degrees to Corporation (degree award date). |
23 |
Fri |
Minor completion date. Deadline for submission of Minor Completion Form for final-term seniors. $50 late fee after this date. |
28 |
Wed |
Undergraduate registration opens for fourth quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
March
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
5 |
Tue |
Graduate registration opens for fourth quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes, 8 a.m. |
8 |
Fri |
Add Date. Last day to add full-term subjects to registration. |
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Deadline for students eligible for the Flexible P/NR grading option to change a Fall 2023 subject to P/NR grading. |
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Last day for graduate students to change a full-term elective to or from P/D/F grading. |
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Last day to change a full-term subject from listener to credit. |
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Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in first half of term (H3). |
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Last day to change an H3 subject from credit to listener. |
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Late fee ($100) and petition required for students completing registration after this date. |
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Last day for February 2025 degree candidates to apply for a double major. |
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Deadline for completing cross-registration. $50 late fee for petitions received after this date. |
18–22 |
Mon–Fri |
Half-term subjects final exam period (H3). |
18 |
Mon |
Half-term subjects (H3): there may be at most one assignment due or one in-class test held between this date and the end of the last scheduled class period in the subject. |
22 |
Fri |
Last day of classes for half-term subjects offered in first half of term (H3). |
25–29 |
Mon–Fri |
Spring break. |
April
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
1 |
Mon |
First day of classes for half-term subjects offered in second half of term (H4). |
3 |
Wed |
Fourth quarter Physical Education & Wellness classes begin. |
11–14 |
Thu–Sun |
Campus Preview Weekend. |
12 |
Fri |
Last day to submit advanced degree thesis title. $85 late fee. |
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Last day to add half-term subjects offered in second half of term (H4). |
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Last day for graduate students to change H4 subjects to or from P/D/F grading. |
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Last day to change H4 subjects from listener to credit. |
15 |
Mon |
Patriots' Day — holiday. |
23 |
Tue |
Drop Date. Last day to cancel full-term subjects from registration. |
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Last day to change a full-term subject from credit to listener. |
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Last day to add time-arranged subject that started after beginning of the term. |
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Last day to petition for May Advanced Standing Exam (given during final exam period). |
30 |
Tue |
Last day to drop half-term subjects offered in second half of term (H4). |
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Last day to change an H4 subject from credit to listener. |
May
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
1 |
Wed |
Pre-registration for fall term and summer session begins. |
3 |
Fri |
Thesis due for May doctoral students. |
10 |
Fri |
Subjects with final exams — No test may be given and no assignment may fall due after this date. |
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Subjects with no final exam — Undergraduate subjects: no test may be given and there may be at most one assignment due between this date and the end of the last scheduled class period in the subject. Graduate subjects: there may be at most one assignment due or one in-class test held between this date and the end of the last scheduled class period in the subject. |
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Thesis due for degrees other than doctoral. |
14 |
Tue |
Last day of classes. |
17 |
Fri |
Grade deadline. Grades due for subjects without final exams. |
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Last day to go off the May degree list. |
17, 20–22 |
Fri, Mon–Wed |
Final exam period. |
24 |
Fri |
Grade deadline. Grades due at noon for subjects with final exams. |
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Term summaries of spring term grades available to departments. |
27 |
Mon |
Memorial Day — holiday. |
28 |
Tue |
Department Grades Meetings. |
29 |
Wed |
CAP May Degree Candidates Meeting. |
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Graduate Academic Performance Meeting. |
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Faculty officers recommend degrees to Corporation. |
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Commencement Activities. |
30 |
Thu |
Summer session pre-registration deadline. Deadline for all students to pre-register for summer session. |
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Commencement Activities. |
31 |
Fri |
Commencement Activities. |
June
Academic Calendar
Date |
Day of Week |
Event |
3 |
Mon |
Summer registration opens for all students. |
4-5 |
Tue-Wed |
CAP Grades Meeting. |
10 |
Mon |
First day of classes for regular summer session. |
12-13 |
Wed–Thu |
CAP Deferred Action Meetings. |
14 |
Fri |
Degree application deadline for September SB and advanced degrees. $50 late fee after this date ($85 after July 19). |
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Summer registration deadline. Registration for all students must be submitted by this date. $50 late fee after this date. |
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Fall pre-registration deadline. Continuing students must initiate pre-registration by this date. $50 late fee after this date ($85 after August 22). |
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Deadline for continuing students to select preferences for fall CI-H/CI-HW subjects. |
19 |
Wed |
Juneteenth — holiday. |
Monday, June 10–Tuesday, August 20: Summer session (including exam period).
The official Academic Calendar is published by the Registrar; consult the Registrar's website for information about projected key dates for future academic years.