Academic Calendar

Download a multi-year 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
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