Academic Dates and Deadlines

For complete registration and drop/add deadlines, see the University Registrar's calendar. 

For graduation semester deadlines, see the Graduate School's Graduation Deadlines page.

Spring 2023

For Prospective Students

Courses & Registration

  • First day of class - Wednesday, January 11
  • Drop/Add ends - Wednesday, January 25
  • Summer Registration begins -- Monday, February 20
  • Spring Break - Saturday, March 11- Sunday, March 19
  • Fall 2023 Shopping Cart opens - Monday, March 27
  • Fall 2023 Registration - Wednesday, April 5 - Thursday, April 13
  • Graduate classes end - Wednesday, April 19
  • Graduate reading period - Thursday, April 20 - Saturday, April 30
  • GLS Graduation ceremony - Saturday, May 13 

Master’s Projects

  • MP Seminars (LS 850) - Every other Thursday starting January 12, 6-8pm via Zoom
  • Project Workplan due - Thursday, January 19
  • Apply to graduate deadline for May graduation -  Wednesday, February 1
  • MP Planning Session (required during course five) - Sunday, January 22 3pm-5:30pm via Zoom
  • Proposal meeting deadline (for Summer projects; contact GLS early in the semester with supervisor availability) - Saturday, April 15
  • Proposal Workshop (optional) - Monday, April 24, 12:00-1:30pm
  • Proposal submission deadline (for Summer projects) - Sunday, April 30
  • Last day master’s exams can be held for May graduation - Tuesday, April 18

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