UAlbany Academic Calendar 2023/2024

UAlbany Academic Calendar – Founded in 1844, the University at Albany has a long history of providing exceptional public education to students across New York and beyond. Originally established in Albany as the New York State Normal School with the sole purpose of educating teachers, the institution expanded over time into a prominent center for teaching, research and public policy engagement. Now known as the University at Albany, SUNY, this vibrant campus continues to foster academic excellence as part of the State University of New York system.

As a premier public research university, the University at Albany offers over 120 undergraduate majors and minors and over 125 graduate programs under their academic pillars of Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Professional Studies. The 2023-2024 academic calendar provides key dates and deadlines to guide students, faculty and staff through the academic year, including vital information on class registration periods, exam schedules, tuition payments, withdrawals policies and graduation timelines. Whether enrolled in the full 16-week semesters, shorter 8-week modules, the 3-week winter session or flexible summer courses, students can use this calendar to track important milestones.

With a focus on innovative teaching and advancing research across disciplines, the University of Albany empowers students to make an impact in their fields. Adhering to these institutional deadlines allows students to make the most of the University at Albany’s extensive resources, experiences and opportunities. As both a highly-ranked public research university and the premier graduate institution within the SUNY system, the school has a proven record of preparing students for professional and personal fulfillment.

Fall Semester 2023

• August 18, 2023: Opening Convocation
• August 19, 2023: Eligible UUP Employee Tuition Waiver Students Can Register for Fall Semester-Length or 8 Week 1 Classes
• August 20, 2023: Last Day for International Students to Drop Fall Classes With No SEVIS Fee
• August 21, 2023: First Day of Fall Classes
• August 21, 2023: Last Day to Register for Fall Classes Without Late Fee
• August 21, 2023: First Day for Non-UAlbany Students to Cross-Register for Fall Classes
• August 21, 2023: Fall 2023 Degree Application Opens for Undergrad and Graduate Students
• August 24, 2023: Last Day to Add 8 Week 1 Classes Without Permission
• August 27, 2023: Last Day to Drop Semester and 8 Week 1 Courses With 0% Financial Liability
• August 28, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 1 Classes Without “W” Grade
• August 28, 2023: Last Day to Add 8 Week 1 Classes With Permission
• August 28, 2023: Last Day to Add Semester-Length Classes Without Permission
• September 1, 2023: Last Day to Formally Audit Semester-Length Classes
• September 1, 2023: Last Day to Drop Semester Classes Without “W” Grade
• September 1, 2023: Last Day to Add Semester Classes With Permission
• September 3, 2023: Last Day to Drop Semester Courses With 30% Financial Liability
• September 3, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 1 Courses With 60% Financial Liability
• September 4, 2023: Labor Day – Classes Suspended
• September 9, 2023: ITS Scheduled Maintenance
• September 10, 2023: Last Day to Drop Semester Courses With 50% Financial Liability
• September 10, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 1 Courses With 80% Financial Liability
• September 11, 2023: 100% Financial Liability Begins For Dropped 8 Week 1 Courses
• September 17, 2023: Last Day to Drop Semester Courses With 70% Financial Liability
• September 18, 2023: 100% Financial Liability Begins for Dropped Semester Courses
• September 21, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 1 Classes With “W” Grade
• September 21, 2023: Last Day Undergrads Can Request S/U or A-E Grading for 8 Week 1 Classes
• October 9-10, 2023: Fall Break – Classes Suspended
• October 10, 2023: Eligible UUP Employee Tuition Waiver Students Can Register for 8 Week 2 Classes
• October 11, 2023: Last Day of 8 Week 1 Classes
• October 11, 2023: Fall Semester Midterm Point
• October 12, 2023: First Day of 8 Week 2 Classes
• October 12, 2023: Advance Winter and Spring Registration Opens
• October 12, 2023: First Day for Albany Law Students to Cross-Register for Spring Classes
• October 14, 2023: ITS Scheduled Maintenance
• October 16, 2023: 8 Week 1 Final Grades Expected By 12pm
• October 17, 2023: Last Day to Add 8 Week 2 Classes Without Permission
• October 18, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 2 Courses With 0% Financial Liability
• October 19, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 2 Classes Without “W” Grade
• October 19, 2023: Last Day to Add 8 Week 2 Classes With Permission
• October 25, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 2 Courses With 60% Financial Liability
• November 1, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 2 Courses With 80% Financial Liability
• November 1, 2023: Last Day for Students to Drop Semester Classes With “W” Grade
• November 1, 2023: Last Day Undergrads Can Request S/U or A-E Grading for Semester Classes
• November 2, 2023: 100% Financial Liability Begins for Dropped 8 Week 2 Courses
• November 4, 2023: ITS Scheduled Maintenance
• November 10, 2023: Last Day to Make Up Spring/Summer 2023 Incomplete Grades
• November 13, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 2 Classes With “W” Grade
• November 13, 2023: Last Day Undergrads Can Request S/U or A-E Grading for 8 Week 2 Classes
• November 18, 2023: Eligible UUP Employee Tuition Waiver Students Can Register for Winter and Spring Classes
• November 22-26, 2023: Thanksgiving Break – Classes Suspended
• December 1, 2023: Last Day for Dissertation and Thesis Submission for Fall Graduation
• December 2, 2023: ITS Scheduled Maintenance
• December 4, 2023: Last Day of Fall Classes
• December 4, 2023: Last Day Undergrads Can Withdraw for Semester With “W” Grades
• December 5, 2023: Fall Semester Reading Day
• December 6-12, 2023: Fall Final Exams
• December 12, 2023: Fall Degree Application Due for Undergrad and Graduate Students
• December 15, 2023: Final Grades Expected by 12pm for Semester and 8 Week 2 Classes
• December 16, 2023: Official Degree Conferral Date for Fall Graduates

Winter Intersession 2023-2024

• November 18, 2023: Eligible UUP Employee Tuition Waiver Students Can Register for Winter Classes
• December 17, 2023: Last Day for International Students to Drop Winter Classes With No SEVIS Fee
• December 18, 2023: First Day of Winter Classes
• December 18, 2023: Last Day to Register for Winter Classes Without Late Fee
• December 18, 2023: Last Day to Add Winter Classes Without Permission
• December 19, 2023: Last Day to Drop Winter Courses With 0% Financial Liability
• December 25, 2023: Christmas Day – Classes Suspended
• December 26, 2023: Winter Classes Resume
• December 26, 2023: Last Day to Drop Winter Courses With 50% Financial Liability
• December 26, 2023: Last Day to Add Winter Classes With Permission
• December 27, 2023: 100% Financial Liability Begins for Dropped Winter Courses
• December 29, 2023: Last Day to Drop Winter Classes Without “W” Grade
• January 1, 2024: New Year’s Day – Classes Suspended
• January 2, 2024: Winter Classes Resume
• January 12, 2024: Last Day of Winter Classes
• January 12, 2024: Last Day to Drop Winter Classes With “W” Grade
• January 12, 2024: Last Day for Undergrads to Request S/U or A-E Grading for Winter Classes
• January 16, 2024: Final Winter Grades Expected By 12pm

Spring Semester 2024

• November 18, 2023: Eligible UUP Employee Tuition Waiver Students Can Register for Spring Classes
• January 2, 2024: Spring Degree Application Opens for Undergrad and Graduate Students
• January 16, 2024: Last Day for International Students to Drop Spring Classes With No SEVIS Fee
• January 17, 2024: First Day of Spring Classes
• January 17, 2024: Last Day to Register for Spring Classes Without Late Fee
• January 17, 2024: First Day for Non-UAlbany Students to Cross-Register for Spring Classes
• January 22, 2024: Last Day to Add 8 Week 1 Classes Without Permission
• January 24, 2024: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 1 Classes Without “W” Grade
• January 24, 2024: Last Day to Add 8 Week 1 Classes With Permission
• January 24, 2024: Last Day to Add Semester Classes Without Permission
• January 30, 2024: Last Day to Formally Audit Semester Classes
• January 30, 2024: Last Day to Drop Semester Classes Without “W” Grade
• January 30, 2024: Last Day to Add Semester Classes With Permission
• February 16, 2024: Spring Degree Application Due for Undergrad and Graduate Students
• March 4, 2024: Spring Semester Midterm Point
• March 5, 2024: Last Day of 8 Week 1 Classes
• March 5, 2024: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 1 Classes With “W” Grade
• March 5, 2024: Last Day for Undergrads to Request S/U or A-E Grading for 8 Week 1 Classes
• March 6, 2024: First Day of 8 Week 2 Classes
• March 8, 2024: 8 Week 1 Final Grades Expected By 12pm
• March 11, 2024: Last Day to Add 8 Week 2 Classes Without Permission
• March 13, 2024: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 2 Classes Without “W” Grade
• March 13, 2024: Last Day to Add 8 Week 2 Classes With Permission
• March 16-22, 2024: Spring Break – Classes Suspended
• March 25, 2024: Advance Summer and Fall Registration Opens
• March 25, 2024: First Day for Albany Law Students to Cross-Register for Fall Classes
• April 5, 2024: Last Day to Make Up Fall/Winter Incomplete Grades
• April 30, 2024: Last Day of Spring Classes
• April 30, 2024: Last Day for Undergrads to Withdraw for Semester With “W” Grades
• April 30, 2024: Last Day to Drop Semester Classes With “W” Grade
• April 30, 2024: Last Day for Undergrads to Request S/U or A-E Grading for Semester Classes
• April 30, 2024: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 2 Classes With “W” Grade
• April 30, 2024: Last Day for Undergrads to Request S/U or A-E Grading for 8 Week 2 Classes
• May 1, 2024: Spring Semester Reading Day
• May 1, 2024: Last Day for Dissertation and Thesis Submission for Spring Graduation
• May 2-8, 2024: Spring Final Exams
• May 9-12, 2024: Spring Commencement
• May 12, 2024: Official Degree Conferral Date for Spring Graduates
• May 13, 2024: Final Spring Grades Expected By 12pm For All Classes

Summer Semester 2024

• Summer Classes: May 13-August 9
• Final Exams: Last Regularly Scheduled Class Meeting
• August 1, 2024: Last Day for Dissertation and Thesis Submission for Summer Graduation
• August 10, 2024: Official Degree Conferral Date for Summer Graduates

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the University at Albany’s 2023-2024 academic calendar provides students, faculty and staff with the key dates guiding academic activities, registration deadlines and breaks for the upcoming academic year. By publishing this schedule in advance, it allows the University at Albany community to plan their commitments accordingly while pursuing teaching, learning, research and engagement endeavors at one of the nation’s top public universities.