SUNY Potsdam Academic Calendar 2023/2024

Suny Potsdam Academic Calendar – Among the first fifty institutions in the United States, The State University of New York at Potsdam was established in 1816. In a welcoming and diverse campus community, students at SUNY Potsdam are free to explore their interests. With its world-class performing arts venues and highly regarded arts climate, SUNY Potsdam takes great delight in being a creative institution. It is also the site of The Crane School of Music, widely considered as the nation’s preeminent institution for public music education. Additionally, our teacher preparation programs have a storied past extending over two centuries to the beginning of the College.

The SUNY Potsdam Academic Calendar for the year 2023/2024 includes important dates for the Fall, Spring, Winter, and Summer semesters. This comprehensive calendar informs you about registration periods, holidays, and academic deadlines.

Fall 2023

Event                                                  Date(s)

New Students Move In                      Thursday, August 24

Welcome Week Activities                  Saturday, August 26 – Friday, September 1

Returning Students Move In              Saturday, August 26 – Sunday, August 27

Classes Begin                                      Monday, August 28

Last Day to Add/Drop                        Friday, September 1

Fall Recess Begins                              Friday, October 6 (10 p.m.)

Progress Surveys Due                        Tuesday, October 10 (11:59 p.m.)

Classes Resume                                Wednesday, October 11 (8 a.m.)

Last Day to Elect S/P/U                     Friday, November 3 (by 11:59 p.m.)

Last Day to Withdraw                        Friday, November 3 (by 11:59 p.m.)

Thanksgiving Recess Begins               Tuesday, November 21 (10 p.m.)

Classes Resume                                   Monday, November 27 (8 a.m.)

Last Day of Classes                            Friday, December 8

Academic Preparation                         Saturday, December 9 – Sunday, December 10

Final Examinations                             Monday, December 11 – Friday, December 15

Final Grades Due                                Wednesday, December 20 ( 10 a.m.)

Winter Session 2024

December 18, 2023 to January 12, 2024

Spring 2024

EVENT                                                                      DATE(S)

Students Move In                                           Saturday, January 20 – Sunday, January 21

Classes Begin                                                  Monday, January 22

Last Day to Add/Drop                                    Friday, January 26

Winter Recess                                                 Wednesday, February 21 (10 p.m.)

Classes Resume                                               Monday, February 26 (8 a.m.)

Progress Surveys Due                                     Sunday, March 3 (11:59 p.m.)

Spring Recess Begins                                      Friday. March 29 (10 p.m.)

Last Day to Withdraw                                      Friday, March 29 (11:59 p.m.)

Last Day to Elect S/P/U                                 Friday, March 29 (11:59 p.m.)

Classes Resume                                               Monday, April 8 (8 a.m.)

Last Day of Classes                                        Friday, May 10

Academic Preparation                                     Saturday, May 11 – Sunday, May 12

Final Examinations                                         Monday, May 13 – Friday, May 17

Commencement Ceremonies                          Saturday, May 18

Final Grades Due                                            Wednesday, May 22 (10 a.m.) 

CONCLUSION

Find the SUNY Potsdam academic calendar for the 2023/2024 academic year, including important dates for Fall, Spring, Winter, and Summer semesters at the State University of New York. Stay informed and plan ahead for the upcoming academic year.