Academic Calendar

SCSU Academic Calendar 2023-2024

SCSU Academic Calendar – See the official South Carolina State University academic calendar showing important dates, academic events, and deadlines.

South Carolina State University (often referred to as SCSU or SC State) is a four-year historically black public college located in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Some key facts about South Carolina State University:

Founded in 1896 as a land-grant HBCU (Historically Black College/University)
One of only two public HBCUs in South Carolina
Strong academic programs in education, business, engineering/technology, arts & humanities
Competitive NCAA Division I athletics including football, basketball, track & field
Notable alumni include politician Jesse Jackson and NFL Hall of Famer Deacon Jones

In this guide, I’ll be showing you the important dates to look out for in the 2023-2024 academic calendar, so you don’t have to miss anything important. Continue reading to learn more about the dates.

SCSU Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Fall 2023

August 3 – Period to file for May 2024 Graduation begins
August 3 – Deadline to pay all tuition/fees and Validate Enrollment for Fall 2023 Semester
August 9-10 – Freshmen/New Student Move-In Days
August 9-13 – Mandatory New Student Orientation
August 14-15 – Returning Students – Move-in Days
August 15 – General Assembly – College/Departmental Meetings
August 16 – Faculty Workshops
August 17 – Classes begin. Drop/Adds begin.
August 30 – Add/Drop ends.
August 30 – Financial Aid Enrollment Freeze Day
August 31-September 21 – A grade of “W” is awarded for a withdrawal from a course. Tuition charges are incurred.
August 31 – Last day to apply for December 2023 graduation
September 4 – Labor Day Holiday-NO CLASSES
September 5 – Classes Resume. No change in Pass-Fail after this date.
September 7 – Fall Convocation
September 22-October 30 – A grade of “W” or “WP” will be awarded if withdrawn
September 28- October 5 – Submit Senior Exit Survey
September 30 – Deadline to Enroll in or Waive Health Insurance
October 9 – Course Selection, Alternate PIN and Registration begin for Spring 2024
October 14- October 18 – Mid-Term Examinations
October 21 – Subject Matter Comprehensive Examination for Graduate Students
October 23 – Mid-Term Grades posted by Faculty via WEB
October 28 – Professional Comprehensive Examination for Graduate Students
October 31 – A grade of “WF” will be awarded for course or University if withdrawn on or after this date
October 31 – May Graduation 2024 Late Fee Begins
November 2-16 – Student Evaluation of Instructors
November 4 – Homecoming
November 9 – Veterans Appreciation Day Program
November 19-26 – Thanksgiving Holidays – no Classes
November 27 – Classes Resume
December 2 – Last Day of Classes
December 4-5 – Final Examination Period for Graduating Seniors Only
December 4-11 – Final Examination Period for all students
December 6 – Final Grades posted by Faculty for GRADUATES Via WEB
December 11 – Final Grades posted by Faculty for NON-GRADUATES Via WEB
December 12 – Non-Graduating Students move out of Residence Halls
December 15 – Fall/Winter Commencement
December 15 – Move-out day for students in Residence Halls

Spring 2024

January 10 – Deadline to pay all tuition/fees and Validate Enrollment for Spring 2024 Semester by 5 PM. Class Schedules, Meal Plans and House Assignments will be dropped after 5 PM for students who have not paid Tuition and Fees or made payment arrangements and Validated Enrollment.
January 10 – $200.00 Late Registration Fee is charged if registration is not completed by this date.
January 11 – General Assembly – College/Departmental Meetings.
January 11 – Freshmen/New Students Move-In Day.
January 11-14 – New Student Orientation. (Mandatory)
January 12 – Faculty Workshops.
January 12 – Residence Halls open for ALL RETURNING STUDENTS at 9:00 a.m.
January 15 – HOLIDAY-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. (No Classes)
January 17 – Classes begin.
January 17 – Add/Drop begins $200.00 – Late Registration Fee for all students.
January 30 – Add/Drop Ends. No change in audit after this date.
January 30 – Financial Aid Enrollment Freeze Day-determines a student’s enrollment status for awarding financial aid. Financial Aid freeze dates are dates when enrollment hours are frozen or locked for financial aid purposes.
January 30-February 16 – Period to file for July and December 2024 Graduation. (Graduation Fee-$100)
January 31 – Deadline to Enroll in or Waive Health Insurance.
January 31-February 14 – A grade of “W” is awarded for a withdrawal from a course. Tuition charges are incurred during this period.
February 8 – ORANGEBURG MASSACRE COMMEMORATION.
February 9 – Last date to apply for May 2024 graduation. (Late Graduation Fee-$125)
February 15 – March 14 – A grade of “W” or “WP” will be awarded if withdrawn during this period.
February 16 – Last day to submit grade changes for Fall Term.
February 19 – Late graduation fee begins for all July 2024 and December 2024 applicants. (Graduation Fee- $150)
March 3 – Founders’ Day.
March 6-March 9 – Mid-Term Examinations.
March 10-March 17 – SPRING VACATION. (Students Only)
March 15 – A grade of “WF” will be awarded for course or University withdrawals after this date.
March 18 – Classes Resume.
March 18 – Mid-Term Grades posted by Faculty Via WEB.
March 19 – Early Advisement and Registration begins for Summer and Fall 2024 semesters.
March 23 – Professional Comprehensive Examination for Graduate Students.
March 30 – Subject-Matter Comprehensive Examination for Graduate Students.
April 2 – Honors and Awards Convocation.
April 15-19 – Student Evaluation of Instructors.
April 30 – Last Day of Classes.
May 1-2 – Final Exam Period for Graduating Students.
May 1-May 6 – Final Examination Period for all students.
May 3 – Faculty post final grades for Graduating Students by 2 pm.
May 7 – Non-Graduating Students move out of Residence Halls by 12 noon.
May 10 – Commencement Convocation.
May 11 – Students move out of Residence Halls by 12 noon.
May 13 – Faculty post final grade by noon for all students.

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