Academic Calendar

Please be advised that the Academic Calendars listed below are subject to change. Calendars will be linked/updated when ready for release. 

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  • Spring 2024
  • Summer Intersession 2024
  • Summer 2024
  • Fall 2024
  • Winter Intersession 2024

Further information regarding final Exam Schedules.

View Archived Academic Calendars.

Spring 2024 Academic Calendar

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Full-term calendar
A-term calendar
B-term calendar 

Spring 2024 Full-Semester Classes

Calendar InformationFULL TERM (January 10 - May 3)
Semester Begins (For Faculty)January 8
All first-time freshmen are required to attend New Student Convocation in the Cajundome.N/A
Deadline To Pay Tuition/Fees And Retain Schedule January 10
Classes Begin ($50 late registration fee begins)January 10
Last Day for Dropping or Adding Classes
Note: Last Day for dropping a class without a grade of 'W.'
January 18
Census Day (Summer 7th class day/A and B Term - 3rd Class Day)January 31
Student Classes Dropped for Nonpayment of Tuition and FeesJanuary 31
Additional $100 Late Registration Fee BeginsFebruary 1
Deadline for Spring 2024 Degree Candidates:
Last Day to Apply for Graduate Degree
Last Day to Apply for Baccalaureate Degree
February 23
Deadline for Summer/Fall 2024 Degree Candidates: For priority registration appointmentFebruary 23
Advising BeginsMarch 11-22
Spring 2024 Debt Holds Added to Student Accounts with Outstanding BalancesMarch 20
Registration Begins for SI,SU, FA (Available according to student's registration time ticket.)April 2
Last Day to Drop a Class or Resign from the University with a Grade of 'W.'March 21
Last Day to Submit Final Copies of Theses or Dissertations
Last Day to Complete Graduate Written and/or Oral Examinations
April 8
Last Day of ClassesApril 26
Final ExaminationsApril 29-30; May 2-3
Semester EndsMay 3
Last Day for Faculty to Submit Final Grades to Registrar’s Office (noon deadline)May 6
Fall Commencement ExercisesFriday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11

A-Term Classes

Calendar Information A-TERM (January 10 - Mar 5)
Deadline To Pay Tuition/Fees And Retain Schedule January 10
Classes Begin ($50 late registration fee begins)January 10
Last Day for Dropping or Adding Classes
Note: Last Day for dropping a class without a grade of 'W.'
January 12
Census Day (Summer Semester - 7th class day/A and B Term - 3rd Class Day)January 22
Additional $100 Late Registration Fee BeginsJanuary 23
Last Day to Drop a Class or Resign from the University with a Grade of 'W.'February 2
Last Day of ClassesMarch 5
Final ExaminationsMarch 5
Semester EndsMarch 5
Last Day for Faculty to Submit Final Grades to Registrar’s Office (noon deadline)March 7
Fall Commencement ExercisesFriday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11

B-Term Classes

Calendar InformationB-TERM (March 11 - April 30)
Deadline To Pay Tuition/Fees And Retain Schedule March 11
Classes Begin ($50 late registration fee begins)March 11
Last Day for Dropping or Adding Classes
Note: Last Day for dropping a class without a grade of 'W.'
March 13
Census Day (Summer Semester - 7th class day/A and B Term - 3rd Class Day)
Student Classes Dropped for Nonpayment of Tuition & Fees
March 19
Additional $100 Late Registration Fee BeginsMarch 20
Last Day to Drop a Class or Resign from the University with a Grade of 'W.'March 21
Last Day of ClassesApril 30
Final ExaminationsApril 30
Semester EndsApril 30
Last Day for Faculty to Submit Final Grades to Registrar’s Office (noon deadline)May 6
Fall Commencement ExercisesFriday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11