Spring Semester 2024 Dates and Deadlines Calendar

Spring Semester 2024 Term Dates: January 8–April 25, 2024

Semester Dates

Sessions

Holidays
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (no classes): Monday, January 15, 2024

Note: Winter Season Days and Holidays are determined by Human Resources.

Spring Break

  • Monday, March 11, 2024–Sunday, March 17, 2024

Other Important Dates

  • Graduation Application Available: August 21, 2023–February 6, 2024 (extended from Jan. 30)
  • Spring Semester 2023 Incomplete (I) Grades Lapse to Failure (I/F) Grades: Thursday, April 25, 2024 @ 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

Watch the "Viewing Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines" Video

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 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): November 20, 2023–January 14, 2024
  • Classes: January 8–April 19, 2024
  • Exams: April 20–25, 2024

Dates with an asterisk (*) denote a date with potential financial implications.

Add Classes Online Without Permission (Open Registration)

Ends January 14 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Waitlist Enrollment

Ends January 14 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Online Edits to Grade Type (Pass/Fail, Audit, and Normal)

Ends January 22 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Online Edits to Credit Hours

Ends January 22 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Swapping Classes Without Financial Penalty*

Review the Tuition Overload Policy for more information.

Ends January 22 @ 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 January 22 @ 11:59 pm EDT

No Refund/Withdrawal Period Begins*

class remains on academic record

Starts January 23 @ 12:00 am EDT

Online Withdrawals End

Ends April 5 @ 11:59 pm EST

Due Wednesday, May 1 @ 5:00 pm EDT

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 January 15–22
  • Student signature
  • Instructor signature
Late Transactions January 23 and Later
  • Student signature
  • Instructor signature
  • Class offering college signature
Late Withdrawals April 6 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): November 20, 2023–January 11, 2024
  • Classes: January 8–February 25, 2024
  • 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 January 11 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Waitlist Enrollment

Ends January 11 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Online Edits to Grade Type (Pass/Fail, Audit, and Normal)

Ends January 14 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Online Edits to Credit Hours

Ends January 14 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Swapping Classes With a Refund*

Review the Tuition Overload Policy for more information.

Ends January 14 @ 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 January 14 @ 11:59 pm EDT

No Refund/Withdrawal Period*

class remains on academic record

Starts January 15 @ 12:00 am EDT

Online Withdrawal Deadline

Ends February 16 @ 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 January 12–14
  • Student signature
  • Instructor signature
Late Transactions January 15 and Later
  • Student signature
  • Instructor signature
  • Class offering college signature
Late Withdrawals February 17 and Later
  • Student signature
  • Instructor signature
  • Home college signature (or class offering college if student is non-matriculated)

Second Half Session (Session E)

  • Open Enrollment (Online Registration): November 20, 2023–February 29, 2024
  • Classes: February 26–April 20, 2024
  • 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 February 29 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Waitlist Enrollment

Ends February 29 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Online Edits to Grade Type (Pass/Fail, Audit, and Normal)

Ends March 3 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Online Edits to Credit Hours

Ends March 3 @ 11:59 pm EDT

Swapping Classes Without Financial Penalty*

Review the Tuition Overload Policy for more information.

Ends March 3 @ 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 March 3 @ 11:59 pm EDT

No Refund/Withdrawal Period Begins*

class remains on academic record

Starts March 4 @ 12:00 am EDT

Online Withdrawals End

Ends April 12 @ 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 March 1–3
  • Student signature
  • Instructor signature
Late Transactions March 4 and Later
  • Student signature
  • Instructor signature
  • Class offering college signature
Late Withdrawals April 13 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.