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.

FALL  2023

For Prospective Students

Courses & Registration

  • First day of class - Monday, August 28
  • Drop/Add ends - Friday, September 8
  • Labor Day Holiday (no classes) - Monday, September 4
  • Fall Break (no classes) -  Monday, October 16 - Tuesday October 17
  • Thanksgiving Break (no classes) - Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24
  • Last day of class -  Friday, December 1

Master’s Projects

  • Apply to graduate deadline for Fall 2023 degree - Sunday, October 15
  • MP Planning Session (required during course five) - Sunday, September 17 - 2:30pm-5:30pm via Zoom
  • Proposal meeting deadline (for Spring projects; contact GLS early in the semester with supervisor availability) - Wednesday, November 15
  • Proposal Workshop (optional - for Spring projects) - Monday, November 20  4:30-6:00 by Zoom
  • Proposal submission deadline (for Spring projects) - Thursday, November 30
  • Last day master’s exams can be held for December graduation - Friday, December 8