Academic Calendar

Clark University Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Clark University Academic Calendar – See the official Clark University academic calendar showing important dates, academic events, and deadlines.

The Clark University Academic Calendar outlines important dates and deadlines for students, faculty, and staff. As a top nationally-ranked university, Clark emphasizes research and provides transformative learning opportunities. By planning using this calendar, students can make the most of their Clark education.

With origins dating back to 1887, Clark University is now comprised of over 46 majors across its schools and colleges. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the University fosters a tight-knit community of diverse scholars. Over 2,380 undergraduate students and approximately 1,412 graduate students call Clark home. Its calendar provides an overview of the school year to guide the Clark community.

The calendar presents key dates arranged by term – Fall, Spring, Intersession, Summer, and May. It notes registration and withdrawal deadlines, school breaks, exam periods, and more. Understanding this schedule allows for effective planning. Specific schools and programs may also have additional dates not listed. Checking with academic advisors is recommended to receive complete details. With this calendar overview, students can be informed and strategic to optimize their time at Clark.

Clark University Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Fall 2023

August 24 – Residence Halls Open (incoming students)
August 26 – Residence Halls Open (returning students)
August 28 – First day of classes Full and 1st Module
September 1 – Add/Drop ends (& last day to request audit) 1st Module
September 4 – Labor Day (University holiday – no classes)
September 6 – Add/Drop ends Full Semester
September 6 – Last day to request audit Full Semester
September 15 – Last day to declare Pass/Fail grading option (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate)
October 9-10 – Fall Break – no classes
October 6 – Last day to withdraw from 1st Module class (Becker School of Design and Technology, School of Professional Studies-Graduate & School of Management)
October 13 – Last day to withdraw from 1st Module class (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate & Arts/Sciences-Graduate)
October 13 – Last day of classes 1st Module
October 13-15 – Family Weekend
October 16 – First day of classes 2nd Module
October 20 – 1st Module grades due @ noon
October 20 – Add/Drop ends (& last day to request audit) 2nd Module
November 22-24 – Thanksgiving break – no classes
December 4 – Last day to withdraw from Full and 2nd Module class (Becker School of Design and Technology, School of Professional Studies-Graduate & School of Management)
December 11 – Last day to withdraw from Full and 2nd Module class (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate & Arts/Sciences-Graduate)
December 11 – Last day of classes Full and 2nd Module
December 12, 13, 16, 17 – Reading Days
December 14, 15, 18, 19 – Final Exams
December 20 – Exam make-up day (if university closes on a regular final exam day)
December 20 – Residence Halls close @ noon
December 22 – Full and 2nd Module grades due for graduating students @ noon
January 2 – Full and 2nd Module grades due @ noon

Intercession (Graduates only)

December 26 – First Day of classes (Campus facilities not available December 25 to January 1, 2024)
December 30 – Add/Drop ends
January 1 – No Classes
January 5 – Last day to withdraw from class (Becker School of Design and Technology, School of Professional Studies-Graduate & School of Management)
January 12 – Last day to withdraw from class (Arts/Sciences)
January 12 – Last day of classes
January 19 – Grades due @ noon

Spring 2024

January 13 – Residence Halls Open (incoming students)
January 14 – Residence Halls Open (returning students)
January 15 – Martin Luther King Jr. day (University holiday – no classes)
January 16 – First day of classes Full and 1st Module
January 20 – Add/Drop ends (& last day to request audit) 1st Module
January 25 – Add/Drop ends Full Semester
January 25 – Last day to request audit Full Semester
February 2 – Last day to declare Pass/Fail grading option (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate)
February 16 – Wellness Day – No classes (ALL LEVELS)
February 23 – Last day to withdraw from 1st Module class (Becker School of Design and Technology, School of Professional Studies-Graduate & School of Management)
March 1 – Last day to withdraw from 1st Module class (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate & Arts/Sciences-Graduate)
March 1 – Last day of classes 1st Module
March 4-8 – Spring break – no classes
March 8 – 1st Module grades due @ noon
March 11 – First day of classes 2nd Module
March 15 – Add/Drop ends (& last day to request audit) 2nd Module
April 22 – Last day to withdraw from Full and 2nd Module class (Becker School of Design and Technology, School of Professional Studies-Graduate & School of Management) ClarkFEST (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate)
April 29 – Last day to withdraw from Full and 2nd Module class (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate & Arts/Sciences-Graduate)
April 29 – Last day of classes Full and 2nd Module
April 30, May 1, May 4, May 5 – Reading Days
May 2, May 3, May 6, May 7 – Final Exams
May 8 – Exam make-up day (if university closes on a regular final exam day)
May 8 – Residence Halls close @ noon
May 9 – Full and 2nd Module grades for graduating students due @ noon
May 14 – Full and 2nd Module grades due @ noon
May 20 – Residence Halls close @ 5 pm (graduating students)
May 20 – Commencement 10:00 am @ DCU Center

May Term

May 16 – June 22 – Leir (European-based) May Term Program Only
June 28 – Grades due @ noon

Summer 2024

May 21 – First day of classes Full and 1st Module
May 27 – Add/Drop ends (& last day to request audit) 1st Module
May 27 – Memorial Day (University holiday – no classes)
May 30 – Add/Drop ends (& last day to request audit) Full Summer
June 7 – Last day to declare Pass/Fail grading option Full and 1st Module (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate)
June 19 – Juneteenth (University holiday – no classes)
June 26 – Last day to withdraw from 1st Module class (Becker School of Design and Technology, School of Professional Studies-Graduate & School of Management)
July 3 – Last day to withdraw from 1st Module class (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate & Arts/Sciences-Graduate)
July 3 – Last day of classes 1st Module
July 4 – July 5 – Independence Day (University holiday – no classes)
July 8 – First day of classes 2nd Module
July 10 – 1st Module grades due @ noon
July 12 – Add/Drop ends (& last day to request audit) 2nd Module
July 26 – Last day to declare Pass/Fail grading option 2nd Module (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate)
August 9 – Last day to withdraw from Full and 2nd Module class (Becker School of Design and Technology, School of Professional Studies-Graduate & School of Management)
August 16 – Last day to withdraw from Full and 2nd Module class (Arts/Sciences-Undergraduate, School of Professional Studies-Undergraduate & Arts/Sciences-Graduate)
August 16 – Last day of classes Full and 2nd Module
August 23 – Full and 2nd Module grades due @ noon

Conclusion

In summary, the Clark University Academic Calendar enables students, faculty and staff to coordinate schedules and activities. By outlining important occasions and deadlines across the 2023-2024 academic year, it facilitates a productive environment for teaching and learning. Referring to this calendar will help the Clark community gather the most from their experience.

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