Mercyhurst Academic Calendar 2023-2024
Mercyhurst Academic Calendar – The Mercyhurst Academic Calendar provides important dates and deadlines for students, faculty, and staff. Following the calendars helps the campus community stay on track throughout the academic year. The calendars list significant events in the life of the University.
The Fall and Spring semesters at Mercyhurst follow a traditional timeline common at many colleges and universities. The semesters begin with new student orientation and registration. Classes soon commence and continue for 15 weeks. Each semester also includes two 7-week terms called “Mini” terms which provide additional flexibility in course offerings. Midterm exams, withdrawal deadlines, and other milestones punctuate the months. Final exams conclude each term.
Notable events appear on the calendars including holidays, breaks, and ceremonies. Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Fall Break, Easter Break, and Spring Break are designated times with no classes. Days are set aside for freshman advising and registration each term. Graduation day in May caps off the academic year. The calendars list start and end dates for classes, the add/drop period, opportunities to declare pass/fail, and more. They note when grades are due following each mini and full term.
Mercyhurst Academic Calendar 2023-2024:
Fall Semester 2023
- Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 – Fall and Mini 1 begin
- Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 – Weekend classes begin
- Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 – Student add/drop for Fall and Mini 1
- Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 – Labor Day: No classes held
- Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 – Last day to declare pass/fail for Mini 1
- Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 – Last day to withdraw for Mini 1
- Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 – Mini 1 ends
- Oct. 12-15, 2023 – Fall Break: No classes held
- Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 – Mini 2 begins
- Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 – Grades due for Mini 1
- Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 – Student add/drop for Mini 2
- Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 – Mid-semester grades due
- Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 – Registration: Seniors and Graduate Students
- Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 – Registration: Juniors
- Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 – Registration: Sophomores
- Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 – Freshman Advising Day: No classes held
- Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 – Registration: Freshmen
- Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 – Last day to declare pass/fail for Fall and Mini 2
- Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 – Last day to withdraw for Fall and Mini 2
- Nov. 22-26, 2023 – Thanksgiving Break: No classes held
- Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 – Fall classes end
- Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 – Weekend classes end
- Dec. 11-14, 2023 – Finals Week
- Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 – Grades due for Fall and Mini 2
- Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 – Incompletes due to Registrar
Spring Semester 2024
- Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 – Spring and Mini 3 begin
- Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 – Student add/drop for Spring and Mini 3
- Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 – Weekend classes begin
- Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 – Last day to declare pass/fail for Mini 3
- Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 – Last day to withdraw for Mini 3
- Friday, March 1, 2024 – Mini 3 ends
- March 4-10, 2024 – Spring Break: No classes held
- Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Grades due for Mini 3
- Monday, March 11, 2024 – Mini 4 begins
- Friday, March 15, 2024 – Student add/drop for Mini 4
- Friday, March 15, 2024 – Mid-semester grades due
- Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – Registration: Seniors, Graduate Students, and Juniors
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – Registration: Sophomores
- March 27-April 1, 2024 – Easter Break: No classes held
- Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Freshman Advising Day: No classes held
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 – Registration: Freshmen
- Friday, April 12, 2024 – Last day to declare pass/fail for Spring and Mini 4
- Friday, April 19, 2024 – Last day to withdraw for Spring and Mini 4
- Friday, May 3, 2024 – Spring classes end
- Sunday, May 5, 2024 – Weekend classes end
- May 6-9, 2024 – Finals Week
- Saturday, May 11, 2024 – Graduation
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – Grades due for Spring and Mini 4
- Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Incompletes due to Registrar
Conclusion
In summary, the Mercyhurst University Academic Calendars provide a comprehensive schedule to guide the campus community through the Fall and Spring semesters and track significant milestones. Referring to the calendars helps students, faculty, and staff navigate their obligations. Following the calendars contributes to a smooth year where deadlines are met and community members remain coordinated.
