University of Houston Academic Calendar 2023-2024
University of Houston Academic Calendar – See the official University of Houston academic calendar showing important dates, academic events, and deadlines.
The University of Houston’s academic calendar lists important dates and deadlines for students, teachers, and staff. Tracking these critical events keeps the campus community informed and ready for each academic term.
The calendar highlights important milestones in the academic year for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. Within each semester, there are distinct calendars for special sessions such as the Winter Mini and six condensed sessions. The calendars include significant holidays, class start and finish dates, deadlines for adding and dropping classes, test periods, university breaks, and more.
Users of the calendar should pay special attention to key dates that can affect enrollment, grades, tuition, and academic status. Examples include the last days to add/drop a course without penalty, withdraw from classes with a “W”, and apply for graduation. Students who note these dates early on can make critical decisions about their schedules, budgets, and degree plans. So you don’t have to miss anything important. Continue reading to learn more about the dates.
University of Houston Academic Calendar 2023-2024:
Fall 2023
Session 1
- August 21, 2023 – First Day of Classes
- August 28, 2023 – Last Day to Add a Class
- September 4, 2023 – Labor Day Holiday
- September 6, 2023 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- November 15, 2023 – Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw with a “W”
- November 22-25, 2023 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 2, 2023 – Last Day of Class
- December 5-13, 2023 – Final Examination Period
- December 13, 2023 – Official Closing of Session 1
Session 2
- August 21, 2023 – First Day of Classes
- August 23, 2023 – Last Day to Add a Class
- August 24, 2023 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- September 4, 2023 – Labor Day Holiday
- September 11, 2023 – Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw with a “W”; Last Day of Class
- September 22, 2023 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 2
- November 22-25, 2023 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Session 3
- August 21, 2023 – First Day of Classes
- August 23, 2023 – Last Day to Add a Class
- August 24, 2023 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- September 4, 2023 – Labor Day Holiday
- September 25, 2023 – Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw with a “W”
- October 12, 2023 – Last Day of Class
- October 13, 2023 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 3
- November 22-25, 2023 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Session 4
- September 25, 2023 – First Day of Classes
- September 27, 2023 – Last Day to Add a Class
- September 28, 2023 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- October 16, 2023 – Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw with a “W”
- October 26, 2023 – Last Day of Class
- October 27, 2023 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 4
- November 22-25, 2023 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Session 5
- October 16, 2023 – First Day of Classes
- October 18, 2023 – Last Day to Add a Class
- October 19, 2023 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- November 20, 2023 – Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw with a “W”
- November 22-25, 2023 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 12, 2023 – Last Day of Class
- December 13, 2023 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 5
Session 6
- October 30, 2023 – First Day of Classes
- November 1, 2023 – Last Day to Add a Class
- November 2, 2023 – ORD – Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- November 20, 2023 – Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw with a “W”
- November 22-25, 2023 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 5, 2023 – Last Day of Class
- December 6, 2023 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 6
Spring 2024
Winter Mini
- December 18, 2023 – First Day of Classes
- December 19, 2023 – Last Day to Add a Class
- December 20, 2023 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- January 8, 2024 – Last Day to Drop With a “W”
- January 12, 2024 – Last Day of Class
- January 13, 2024 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Winter Mini
Session 1
- January 15, 2024 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
- January 16, 2024 – First Day of Classes
- January 23, 2024 – Last Day to Add a Class
- January 31, 2024 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- March 11-16, 2024 – Spring Holiday
- April 17, 2024 – Last Day to Drop With a “W”
- April 29, 2024 – Last Day of Class
- May 1-9, 2024 – Final Examination Period
- May 9, 2024 – Official Closing of Session 1
Session 2
- January 15, 2024 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
- January 16, 2024 – First Day of Classes
- January 18, 2024 – Last Day to Add a Class
- January 19, 2024 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- March 11-16, 2024 – Spring Holiday
- February 5, 2024 – Last Day to Drop With a “W”
- February 15, 2024 – Last Day of Class
- February 16, 2024 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 2
Session 3
- January 15, 2024 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
- January 16, 2024 – First Day of Classes
- January 18, 2024 – Last Day to Add a Class
- January 19, 2024 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- March 11-16, 2024 – Spring Holiday
- February 19, 2024 – Last Day to Drop With a “W”
- March 7, 2024 – Last Day of Class
- March 8, 2024 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 3
Session 4
- February 19, 2024 – First Day of Classes
- February 21, 2024 – Last Day to Add a Class
- February 22, 2024 – Order – Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- March 11-16, 2024 – Spring Holiday
- March 18, 2024 – Last Day to Drop With a “W”
- March 28, 2024 – Last Day of Class
- March 29, 2024 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 4
Session 5
- March 11-16, 2024 – Spring Holiday
- March 18, 2024 – First Day of Classes
- March 20, 2024 – Last Day to Add a Class
- March 21, 2024 – ORD- Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- April 22, 2024 – Last Day to Drop With a “W”
- May 8, 2024 – Last Day of Class
- May 9, 2024 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 5
Session 6
- March 11-16, 2024 – Spring Holiday
- April 1, 2024 – First Day of Classes
- April 3, 2024 – Last Day to Add a Class
- April 4, 2024 – ORD – Last Day to Drop Without Receiving a Grade; Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade; Last day to drop a course without hours counting towards the Enrollment Cap for Texas Residents
- April 22, 2024 – Last Day to Drop With a “W”
- May 2, 2024 – Last Day of Class
- May 3, 2024 – Final Examination Period; Official Closing of Session 6
Conclusion
Referring to the University of Houston academic calendars will help students avoid missing important deadlines or being caught off guard when planning their semesters. Following the timetables outlined in the calendars is critical to going smoothly through each term and the overall academic experience.
