UC Academic Calendar 2023/2024
UC Academic Calendar – The University of Cincinnati academic calendar provides pertinent scheduling details and deadlines for the year to guide students, faculty, staff and administration. Following the calendar allows for cohesive university-wide operations and helps students properly enroll, fulfill requirements, and complete their degree programs. The calendar is set annually by the Office of the Registrar.
The University of Cincinnati delineates a traditional academic year containing three primary semesters – Fall, Spring, and Summer. The standard Fall and Spring semesters each span approximately four months, while the Summer semester offers shorter sessions between one and three months. Critical dates are denoted related to university closures, class start/end days, final examinations periods, registration deadlines, and more.
There are also deadlines for students regarding important processes like withdrawing from courses or semesters entirely, which can impact their enrollment status, grades, eligibility for financial assistance, and tuition refunds if applicable. Clear notation of session durations assists students in making enrollment choices that support timely degree completion. Proper adherence to the thoughtfully crafted academic calendar supports achievement for both students as well as institutional operations.
Fall Semester 2023
August 21, 2023 – First Day of Classes
September 4, 2023 – Labor Day Holiday (No Classes)
October 9, 2023 – Fall Reading Day (Regular Classes Suspended; Co-Curricular Activities Continued)
November 7, 2023 – Fall Reading Day (Regular Classes Suspended; Co-Curricular Activities Continued)
November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day Holiday (No Classes)
November 23, 2023 to November 26, 2023 – Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday (No Classes)
December 2, 2023 – Last Day of Classes
December 3, 2023 to December 9, 2023 – Final Examinations Period
December 9, 2023 – End of Fall Semester
Fall Semester 2023 Sessions
Full Semester: August 21, 2023 to December 9, 2023
- Exams Held: December 3, 2023 to December 9, 2023
First Half Session (Session D): August 21, 2023 to October 7, 2023
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Second Half Session (Session E): October 10, 2023 to December 2, 2023
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Flex Session (Session F): Dates Vary
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Spring Semester 2024
January 8, 2024 – First Day of Classes
January 15, 2024 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (No Classes)
March 11, 2024 to March 17, 2024 – Spring Break (No Classes)
April 19, 2024 – Last Day of Classes
April 20, 2024 to April 25, 2024 – Final Examinations Period
April 25, 2024 – End of Spring Semester
Spring Semester 2024 Sessions
Full Semester: January 8, 2024 to April 25, 2024
- Exams Held: April 20, 2024 to April 25, 2024
First Half Session (Session D): January 8, 2024 to February 25, 2024
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Second Half Session (Session E): February 26, 2024 to April 20, 2024
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Flex Session (Session F): Dates Vary
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Summer Semester 2024
May 6, 2024 – First Day of Classes
May 27, 2024 – Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes)
June 19, 2024 – Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes)
July 4, 2024 – Independence Day Holiday (No Classes)
August 3, 2024 – End of Summer Semester
Summer Semester 2024 Sessions
Full Summer Semester: May 6, 2024 to August 3, 2024
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
May-Mester (Session M): May 6, 2024 to May 26, 2024
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
First Half Session (Session D): May 6, 2024 to June 19, 2024
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Summer A Session (Session A): May 28, 2024 to June 30, 2024
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Second Half Session (Session E): June 20, 2024 to August 3, 2024
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Summer B Session (Session B): July 1, 2024 to August 3, 2024
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Flex Session (Session F): Dates Vary
- Exams Held: During Last Class Meeting
Conclusion
The University of Cincinnati academic calendar effectively disseminates schedule logistics and pertinent timelines surrounding significant academic events for the year. Following the calendar provides clarity and structure to keep all university activities aligned and supports student success.
