Academic Calendars

• Monday, August 21 through Wednesday, August 23

  Donning, interviews and registration
  (Online)

• Friday, August 25

  Donning & interviews for second round registration
  (Online)

• Tuesday, August 29

  Students placed in courses

• Wednesday, August 30 

  Opening Day; new students arrive

• Thursday, August 31 through Saturday, September 2

   Orientation

• Saturday, September 2

  Returning students arrive

• Monday, September 4

  Classes begin Beginning of add/drop period

• Friday, September 15

  Last day to add and drop classes for fall 2023
  Late add/drop: Approval by the Dean of Studies will be granted only in exceptional circumstances and with consent of the teacher

• Monday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 17

  October Study Days

• Friday, October 20

  Last day to withdraw classes for fall 2023

• Friday, October 27 - Sunday, October 29

  Family Weekend

• Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26

  Thanksgiving break Begins after last academic appointment on Tuesday

• Friday, December 15

  Last day of classes

• Saturday, December 16

  Residence Halls close at 10 a.m.

• Tuesday, January 16 through Wednesday, January 17

  Donning, interviews, and registration
  (Online)

• Friday, January 19

  Donning & interviews for second round registration (Online)

• Monday, January 22

  Final Placements

• Tuesday, January 23

  Move-in for all returning students

• Wednesday, January 24

  Spring classes begin
  Beginning of add/drop period

• Wednesday, February 7

  Last day to add/drop a class for spring 2024
  Late add/drop: Approval by the Dean of Studies will be granted only in exceptional circumstances and with consent of the teacher

• Friday, March 8

  Last day to withdraw classes for spring 2024

• Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17

  Spring Break

• Friday, April 26

  Senior work due (faculty may establish earlier deadlines)

• Friday, May 3

  Faculty reports due for graduating students

• Tuesday, May 7

  Last day of classes

• Wednesday, May 8

  Residence Halls close for First-Years, Sophomores, and Juniors at 10 a.m.

• Thursday, May 9

  Graduate Hooding Ceremony

• Friday, May 10

  Commencement
  Residence Halls close for seniors at 8 p.m.

Please note: The academic calendar for the 2022-23 year is subject to change due to COVID-19 and ongoing planning. Please continue to check this site for the latest updates.

Registration will take place entirely online. Both beginning and returning students should confirm their registration and orientation schedules with their programs.

• Monday, August 21 through Wednesday, August 23

  Advising, interviews, and registration for electives in Art of Teaching, Child Development, Dance, Theatre, and Women’s History
  
  Human Genetics clinical rotations begin (Online)

• Friday, August 25

  Advising & interviews for second round registration (Online)

• Tuesday, August 29

  Students placed in courses

• Friday, September 1

  Graduate Studies Orientation

• Monday, September 4

  Classes begin
  Beginning of add/drop period

• Friday, September 15

  Last day to add and drop classes for fall 2023
  
  Late add/drop: Approval by the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies will be granted only in exceptional circumstances and with consent of the teacher and program director

• Monday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 17

  October Study Days

• Friday, October 20

  Last day to withdraw classes for fall 2023

• Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26

  Thanksgiving break begins after last academic appointment on Tuesday

• Friday, December 1

  Final thesis work due to Graduate Studies: December graduates

• Friday, December 15

  Last day of classes

• Monday, January 1

  Art of Teaching student teaching placements begin

• Monday, January 15

  Human Genetics clinical rotations begin

• Tuesday, January 16 and Wednesday, January 17

  Advising, interviews and registration for electives in Art of Teaching, Child Development, Dance, Theatre, and Women’s History
  
  Fieldwork at Early Childhood Center begins

• Friday, January 19

  Advising & interviews for second round registration (Online)

• Monday, January 22

  Spring classes for Art of Teaching, Dance/Movement Therapy, Human Genetics, and Writing begin

• Wednesday, January 24

  Spring classes for Child Development, Dance, Theatre, and Women’s History begin
  
  Beginning of add/drop period

• Wednesday, February 7

  Last day to add/drop a class for spring 2024
  
  Late add/drop: Approval by the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies will be granted only in exceptional circumstances and with consent of the teacher and program director

• Friday, March 8

  Last day to withdraw classes for spring 2024

• Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17

  Spring Break

• Friday, April 26

  Graduating student work due (faculty may establish earlier deadlines)

• Wednesday, May 1

  Final thesis work due to Graduate Studies: May graduates

• Friday, May 3

  Last day of classes for Art of Teaching, Dance/Movement Therapy, Human Genetics, and Writing
  
  Faculty reports due for graduating students

• Tuesday, May 7

  Last day of classes for Child Development, Dance, Theatre, and Women’s History

• Thursday, May 9

  Graduate Hooding Ceremony

• Friday, May 10

  Commencement

• Wednesday, June 5

  Faculty reports due for all students

• Thursday, August 1

  Final thesis work due to Graduate Studies: August graduates