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

  1. Select the My Academics tile on your student home page in Catalyst
  2. Open the Classes and Schedule accordion, and select View My Schedule
  3. Make sure My Class Schedule is being displayed under the Enroll tab
  4. Select the term, then click Continue
    1. Classes in which you are registered will appear on the screen.
    2. You can filter what you see by checking or unchecking the filter options, if you wish.
  5. 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.

  1. If you are not already there, login to Catalyst 
  2. Click on the My Academics tile on your Student Homepage
  3. Select the Classes and Schedule drop-down menu
  4. Choose View My Schedule
  5. 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 EnrolledWaiting (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

Please check the Registration How to Guide to verify if an Add/Drop Form is required for your specific situation. Forms will not be accepted if a Class Permission should be given.
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

Please check the Registration How to Guide to verify if an Add/Drop Form is required for your specific situation. Forms will not be accepted if a Class Permission should be given.
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

Please check the Registration How to Guide to verify if an Add/Drop Form is required for your specific situation. Forms will not be accepted if a Class Permission should be given.
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.