CSUSM Academic Calendar 2023-2024
CSUSM Academic Calendar – See the official California State University San Marcos academic calendar showing important dates, academic events, and deadlines.
The CSUSM Academic Calendars provide key dates and important events happening in the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters at California State University San Marcos.
These academic calendars highlight key information regarding the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters for faculty, staff, students and any other individuals affiliated with California State University San Marcos. The calendars are made available well in advance to provide ample notice to help ensure that everyone planning to be at CSUSM for the next academic year is prepared.
As the calendars show, the fall 2023 semester begins with several days of faculty activities on August 22nd through August 25th while the first day of classes for all students is on August 28th. The fall semester will come to a close on December 16th following final examinations the same month. The spring 2024 semester only has a brief break for a few weeks after the end of the fall semester. Faculty activities begin January 17th while classes commence for all students on January 22nd. The spring 2024 semester concludes with commencement on May 18th after final exams the days prior.
These academic calendars provide a view into the typical events and schedule for the fall and spring semesters at CSUSM. The schedules note important holidays, breaks, key dates for registration and enrollment, final exams and more. They serve as an easy reference for anyone seeking to understand the overall structure and timeline for the university’s regular academic year. Individual academic programs may have additional notable dates not listed.
CSUSM Academic Calendar: FALL 2023
- August 22-25 (Tuesday-Friday) – Faculty pre-instruction activities
- To Be Determined – Convocation for faculty and staff
- August 28 (Monday) – First day of classes
- September 4 (Monday) – Labor Day holiday — campus closed
- October 1 (Sunday) – Initial period for filing applications for Fall 2024 begins
- October 20 (Friday) – Last day of class for first session of Fall half-semester classes*
- October 21 (Saturday) – First day of class for second session of Fall half-semester classes*
- November 10 (Friday) – Veterans Day (observed) – campus closed (No classes scheduled for Saturday, November 11)
- November 23-24 (Thursday-Friday) – Thanksgiving holiday – campus closed (No classes scheduled for Saturday, November 25)
- December 9 (Saturday) – Last day of classes
- December 11-16 (Monday-Saturday) – Final examinations
- December 21 (Thursday) – Grades due from instructors; last day of Fall semester
- To Be Determined – Staff accumulated holidays – campus closed
CSUSM Academic Calendar: SPRING 2024
- January 17-19 (Wednesday-Friday) – Faculty pre-instruction activities
- January 22 (Monday) – First day of classes
- March 15 (Friday) – Last day of class for first session of Spring half-semester classes*
- March 16 (Saturday) – First day of class for second session of Spring half-semester classes*
- March 18-23 (Monday-Saturday) – Spring break
- April 1 (Monday) – Cesar Chavez Day (observed) — campus closed
- May 10 (Friday) – Last day of classes
- May 11-16 (Saturday-Thursday) – Final examinations
- May 17-18 (Friday-Saturday) – Commencement
- May 23 (Thursday) – Grades due from instructors; last day of Spring semester
Conclusion
In summary, these academic calendars are essential for the CSUSM community. They set clear expectations for on campus events and class schedules to ensure each semester runs smoothly for faculty and students. Referencing these calendars helps keep everyone on the same page regarding all major school activities. The calendars also make it easier for new students and faculty to acclimate to the typical CSUSM schedule over an academic year. With final exams, holidays and other major dates outlined well in advance, it allows proper time for planning and preparation across campus.
