TTU Academic Calendar 2023-2024

TTU Academic Calendar –  Texas Tech University, established in 1923, is a major public research university in Texas serving over 40,000 students. With a mission to advance knowledge through innovation and excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, Tech offers 150 degree programs across 13 colleges. Its detailed academic calendar outlines important semester dates – fall classes begin August 24th and end December 12th, while spring term starts January 10th, concluding May 7th. Two summer sessions are also offered.

This calendar helps students plan and organize their semester course load, assignments, exams and campus activities. Overall, Texas Tech’s semester-based schedule facilitates learning and student success.

TTU Academic Calendar 2023-2024:

Fall 2023

• August 13 – Residence Halls Open for Occupancy
• August 24 – Classes Begin
• September 11 – Last Day to Withdraw Without Financial Penalty
• November 6 – Advance Registration Begins
• November 20 – Open Registration Begins
• November 20 – Last Day to Declare Pass/Fail Intentions
• November 30-December 6 – No Exams Except Makeup or Scheduled Lab Exams
• December 5 – Last Day of Classes
• December 6 – Individual Study Day
• December 7-12 – Final Examinations
  December 12 – Semester Ends
• December 13 – Residence Halls Close (with exceptions*)
• December 15-16 – Commencement

Spring 2024

• January 7 – Residence Halls Open for Occupancy
• January 10 – Classes Begin
• January 26 – Last Day to Withdraw Without Financial Penalty
• April 8 – Advance Registration Begins
• April 22 – Open Registration Begins
• April 22 – Last Day to Declare Pass/Fail Intentions
• April 24-May 1 – No Exams Except Makeup or Scheduled Lab Exams
  April 30 – Last Day of Classes
• May 1 – Individual Study Day
• May 2-7 – Final Examinations
• May 7 – Semester Ends
• May 8 – Residence Halls Close (with exceptions*)
• May 10-11 – Commencement

Summer I 2024

• May 26 – Residence Halls Open for Occupancy
• May 28 – Classes Begin
• May 31 – Last Day to Withdraw Without Financial Penalty
• June 25 – Last Day to Declare Pass/Fail Intentions
• June 27 – Last Day of Classes
• June 28-29 – Final Examinations
• June 29 – Semester Ends
• June 30 – Residence Halls Close (with exceptions*)

Summer II 2024

• June 30 – Residence Halls Open for Occupancy
• July 1 – Classes Begin
• July 5 – Last Day to Withdraw Without Financial Penalty
• July 29 – Last Day to Declare Pass/Fail Intentions
• July 31 – Last Day of Classes
• August 1-2 – Final Examinations
• August 2 – Semester Ends
• August 3 – Residence Halls Close (with exceptions*)
• August 3 – Commencement