Academic Calendar

2023-24

Fall 2023 Semester
August 29	Start of fall semester Classes begin, 8 a.m.
October 13-15	Homecoming and Family Weekend (Fri - Sun)
October 18	Session 1 ends for traditional undergraduate programs
October 19	Mid-semester recess begins
October 23	Classes resume Session 2 classes begin at 8 a.m.
November 22	Thanksgiving recess begins
November 27	Classes resume, 8 a.m.
December 11	Last day of classes
December 12	Final exams begin, 8 a.m.
December 15	Final exams end, 1 p.m. End of fall semester
Spring 2024 Semester
January 9	New undergraduate orientation and registration
January 10	Start of spring semester Classes begin, 8 a.m.
January 15	MLK, Jr Day of Service and Learning
March 1	Session 1 ends for traditional undergraduate programs
March 2	Mid-semester recess begins
March 11	Classes resume Session 2 classes begin at 8 a.m.
March 29	Good Friday, Easter Recess
April 1	Classes resume, 8 a.m.
April 18	Academic & Creative Excellence Festival
April 26	Last day of classes
April 29	Final exams begin, 8 a.m.
May 2	Final exams end, 3:30 p.m. End of spring semester
May 4	University Baccalaureate
May 5	University Commencement
May 10	Lancaster Commencement
2024 Summer Term (15 weeks)
May 6 - August 16