TCU Academic Calendar 2023-2024

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

The academic calendars for Texas Christian University (TCU) provide important dates and deadlines for students to be aware of. Following these calendars allows students to successfully meet academic requirements and fully participate in university events. This overview covers the key details of the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 academic calendars for TCU.

The Fall 2023 academic calendar begins well before the start of classes, with the TCU move-in period starting on August 16th. Important pre-registration and enrollment deadlines fall during the weeks leading up to the first day of fall classes on August 21st. Key dates are noted for tuition refund withdrawals, midterm grading, and holiday breaks. The fall calendar culminates with final exams, grading deadlines, and the December graduation ceremony.

Similarly, the Spring 2024 calendar provides specifics related to enrollment, refunds, grading, and honors the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday along with Spring Break and Good Friday. Undergraduate and graduate scheduling for summer and fall registration takes place during March and April. The semester concludes in early May after a final exam period and the annual commencement activities.

TCU Academic Calendar 2023-2024:

Fall 2023

• August 16, 2023-August 21, 2023 – TCU move in day
• August 20, 2023 – End of TCU Fall 2023 Pre-Registration
• August 21, 2023 – First day of TCU Fall 2023 classes
• August 25, 2023 – Last day for Enrollment or Changing Fall 2023 Classes
• August 27, 2023 – Last day to Withdraw a 100% Tuition Refund for Fall 2023
• September 3, 2023 – Last day to Withdraw a 75% Tuition Refund for Fall 2023
• September 4, 2023 – Labor Day Holiday, no classes
• September 10, 2023 – Last day To Withdraw at 50% Tuition Refund for Fall 2023
• September 17, 2023 – Last day to Withdraw a 25% Tuition Refund for Fall 2023
• October 5, 2023-October 8, 2023 – TCU Fall Break 2023
• October 9, 2023 – Fall 2023 classes resume
• October 11, 2023 – Unsatisfactory Fall 2023 grades due to Registrar
• October 19, 2023 – Last day To Remove “I” Grade From Spring and Summer 2023
• November 6, 2023 – Last day to drop Fall 2023 classes
• November 18, 2023-November 26, 2023 – TCU Thanksgiving Break 2023
• November 27, 2023 – Fall 2023 classes resume
• November 27, 2023 – Last day To Select Pass/No Credit for Fall 2023 Regular Session
• December 6, 2023 – Last day of Fall 2023 classes
• December 7, 2023-December 8, 2023 – Fall 2023 Study Days
• December 11, 2023-December 15, 2023 – Fall 2023 final exams
• December 13, 2023 – Graduating Fall 2023 Student grades due
• December 15, 2023 – End of Fall 2023 dining plans
• December 16, 2023 – TCU Fall 2023 graduation and Commencement
• December 16, 2023 – Checkout deadline if not returning to same housing for Spring 2024
• December 17, 2023 – Graduating Fall 2023 seniors checkout deadline
• December 18, 2023-January 15, 2024 – TCU Winter Break 2023

Spring 2024

• January 15, 2024 – End of Spring 2024 pre-registration
• January 15, 2024 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed
• January 16, 2024 – First day of Spring 2024 classes
• January 22, 2024 – Last day for enrollment or changing Spring 2024 classes
• January 23, 2024 – Last day to withdraw at a 100% tuition refund for Spring 2024
• January 30, 2024 – Last day to withdraw at a 75% tuition refund for Spring 2024
• February 6, 2024 – Last day to withdraw at a 50% tuition refund for Spring 2024
• February 13, 2024 – Last day to withdraw at a 25% tuition refund for Spring 2024
• March 6, 2024 – Unsatisfactory Spring 2024 grades due to Registrar
• March 9, 2024-March 17, 2024 – TCU Spring Break 2024
• March 18, 2024 – Spring 2024 classes resume
• March 15, 2024 – Last day to remove “I” grade from prior long semester
• March 28, 2024 – Spring 2024 classes recess for Good Friday Holiday
• March 29, 2024 – Good Friday Holiday, no Spring 2024 classes
• April 1, 2024 – Spring 2024 classes resume after Good Friday Holiday
• April 3, 2024 – First day of scheduled graduate enrollment for Summer and Fall 2024
• April 8, 2024 – First day of scheduled undergraduate enrollment for Summer and Fall 2024
• April 9, 2024 – Last day to drop Spring 2024 classes
• April 22, 2024 – Last day to select Pass/No Credit grading option for Spring 2024
• May 1, 2024 – Last day of Spring 2024 classes
• May 2, 2024-May 3, 2024 – Spring 2024 Study Days
• May 6, 2024-May 10, 2024 – Spring 2024 final exams
• May 8, 2024 – Graduating Spring 2024 student grades due
• May 11, 2024-May 12, 2024 – Spring 2024 Commencement weekend

Conclusion

In summary, these TCU academic calendars cover two major semesters of campus activities. They serve to notify students and faculty of critical deadlines that manage successful progression through each term. Referring often to these calendars will help the TCU community stay apprised of important events, breaks, and milestones. Following the calendars is vital for meeting academic goals as well as participating fully in university life.