Fall Semester 2023 Dates and Deadlines Calendar
Fall Semester 2023 Term Dates: August 21–December 9, 2023
Semester Dates
Sessions
- Labor Day Holiday (no classes): Monday, September 4, 2023
- Veterans Day Holiday Observed (no classes): Friday, November 10, 2023
- Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday (no classes): Thursday, November 23–Sunday, November 26, 2023
Note: Winter Season Days and Holidays are determined by Human Resources.
- Monday, October 9, 2023
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Note: Regular classes are suspended; co–curricular activities are continued.
Other Important Dates
- Graduation Application Available: May 8, 2023–September 12, 2023
- Fall Semester 2022 Incomplete (I) Grades Lapse to Failure (I/F) Grades: Friday, December 8, 2023 @ 8:00 am EST
Your Registration Dates and Deadlines
The most accurate way to view your drop and withdrawal deadlines is in Catalyst.
Video Tutorial
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Select the My Academics tile on your student home page in Catalyst
- Open the Classes and Schedule accordion, and select View My Schedule
- Make sure My Class Schedule is being displayed under the Enroll tab
- Select the term, then click Continue
- Classes in which you are registered will appear on the screen.
- You can filter what you see by checking or unchecking the filter options, if you wish.
- Click the calendar icon next to a class to view the drop and withdrawal deadlines for that specific class
- Remember, each of your classes could have different drop and withdrawal deadlines, so it is important to check the deadlines for each class.
- Drops:
- The class won't show up on your transcript.
- You will receive a 100% refund.
- The drop deadline is listed under Drop-Retain Record and Withdrawal Without Penalty.
- Withdrawals:
- The class remains on your transcript as a withdrawal.
- Charges for the class remain on your bill.
- The withdrawal deadline is listed under Drop With Penalty and Withdraw With Penalty.
Viewing Your Schedule
Once you have either registered for your classes via Catalyst or your Add/Drop Form has been processed, you will want to confirm that your registration is correct. Follow the below steps to double-check your registration.
- If you are not already there, login to Catalyst
- Click on the My Academics tile on your Student Homepage
- Select the Classes and Schedule drop-down menu
- Choose View My Schedule
- Pick the radio button to the left of the term you want to confirm, and press Continue
Double–Checking Your Schedule
Your full schedule for the selected term will display on this page. Here are some guidelines to make sure your schedule is correct:
- Make sure the status of your class is Enrolled, Waiting (for wait list registration), Dropped, or Withdrawn as you had intended
- Verify that the units (credit hours) for the class are correct
- Verify that the grading (normal, pass/fail, audit) option for your class is correct
- Double-check that the Days & Times and Start/End Date match for the section you wanted to add
If the class is not showing in your Class Schedule, you are not enrolled.
Session–Specific Dates
Full Academic Session
- Open Enrollment (Online Registration): April 10–August 27, 2023
- Classes: August 21–December 2, 2023
- Exams: December 3–9, 2023
Dates with an asterisk (*) denote a date with potential financial implications.
Add Classes Online Without Permission (Open Registration)
Ends August 27 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Waitlist Enrollment
Ends August 27 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Grade Type (Pass/Fail, Audit, and Normal)
Ends September 4 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Credit Hours
Ends September 4 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Swapping Classes Without Financial Penalty*
Review the Tuition Overload Policy for more information.
Ends September 4 @ 11:59 EDT
Dates with an asterisk (*) denote a date with potential financial implications.
100% Refund/Drop Period Ends*
class removed from academic record
Ends September 4 @ 11:59 pm EDT
No Refund/Withdrawal Period Begins*
class remains on academic record
Starts September 5 @ 12:00 am EDT
Online Withdrawals End
Ends November 17 @ 11:59 pm EST
Due Wednesday, December 13 @ 5:00 pm EST
Late Transactions August 28–September 4
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
Late Transactions September 5 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Class offering college signature
Late Withdrawals November 18 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Home college signature (or class offering college if student is non-matriculated)
First Half Session (Session D)
- Open Enrollment (Online Registration): April 10–August 24, 2023
- Classes: August 21–October 7, 2023
- Exams: Given during last scheduled class time
Dates with an asterisk (*) denote a date with potential financial implications.
Add Classes Online Without Permission (Open Registration)
Ends August 24 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Waitlist Enrollment
Ends August 24 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Grade Type (Pass/Fail, Audit, and Normal)
Ends August 26 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Credit Hours
Ends August 26 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Swapping Classes With a Refund*
Review the Tuition Overload Policy for more information.
Ends August 26 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Dates with an asterisk (*) denote a date with potential financial implications.
100% Refund/Drop Deadline*
class removed from academic record
Ends August 26 @ 11:59 pm EDT
No Refund/Withdrawal Period*
class remains on academic record
Starts August 27 @ 12:00 am EDT
Online Withdrawal Deadline
Ends September 29 @ 11:59 pm EDT
72 hours after final exam
Late Transactions August 25–26
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
Late Transactions August 27 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Class offering college signature
Late Withdrawals September 30 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Home college signature (or class offering college if student is non-matriculated)
Second Half Session
- Open Enrollment (Online Registration): April 10–October 13, 2023
- Classes: October 10–December 2, 2023
- Exams: Given during last scheduled class time
Dates with an asterisk (*) denote a date with potential financial implications.
Add Classes Online Without Permission (Open Registration)
Ends October 13 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Waitlist Enrollment
Ends October 13 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Grade Type (Pass/Fail, Audit, and Normal)
Ends October 16 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Online Edits to Credit Hours
Ends October 16 @ 11:59 pm EDT
Swapping Classes Without Financial Penalty*
Review the Tuition Overload Policy for more information.
Ends October 16 @ 11:59 EDT
Dates with an asterisk (*) denote a date with potential financial implications.
100% Refund/Drop Period Ends*
class removed from academic record
Ends October 16 @ 11:59 pm EDT
No Refund/Withdrawal Period Begins*
class remains on academic record
Starts October 17 @ 12:00 am EDT
Online Withdrawals End
Ends November 24 @ 11:59 pm EST
72 hours after final exam
Late Transactions October 14–16
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
Late Transactions October 17 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Class offering college signature
Late Withdrawals November 25 and Later
- Student signature
- Instructor signature
- Home college signature (or class offering college if student is non-matriculated)
Flex Session
- Open Enrollment (Online Registration): Varies by Class
- Class Dates: Varies by Class
- Exams: Given during last scheduled class time
Dates and Deadlines for Flex Session classes can only be viewed in Catalyst. If needed, instructions to View Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines for Your Schedule can be found at the top of this page.
Waitlists are not available for Flex Session classes.
Instructor and college signatures required on Add/Drop Forms for any late transactions.
Calendars are subject to change.