UMaine Academic Calendar 2023-2024
UMaine Academic Calendar – See the official University of Maine academic calendar showing important dates, academic events, and deadlines.
The University of Maine provides an enriching educational experience nestled in the beauty of rural New England. Since 1865, generations of students have been shaped within its storied halls. Though expansive at 660 acres, a deep sense of community pervades campus, where undergraduate enrollment amounts to 9,774 as of fall 2022. As a public institution, the school strives for accessibility, evident in reasonable in-state costs. The University continually proves itself as a respected option, landing among the top National Universities in college rankings.
The UMaine Academic Calendar for the year 2023/2024 includes important dates for the Fall, Spring, Winter, and Summer semesters. This comprehensive calendar informs you about holidays and academic deadlines.
UMaine Academic Calendar 2023-2024
Fall Semester 2023
- Monday, August 28 – Classes begin
- Sunday, September 03 – Last day to add classes
- Monday, September 04 – No classes Labor Day
- Monday, September 11 – Last day to drop classes for refund
- Saturday, September 30 – Classes dropped on or before this date will not appear on transcript
- Sunday, October 01 – Application for graduation filing deadline (December)
- Monday, October 09 – Fall break begins
- Wednesday, October 11 – Classes resume
- Monday, October 23 – Enrollment for Spring 2024 begins (tentative)
- Monday, November 13 – Last day to withdraw from a class and receive ‘W’ grade (Withdrawn classes after this date will receive failing grade)
- Friday, November 10 – No classes Veterans Day Observed
- Wednesday, November 22 – Thanksgiving break begins
- Monday, November 27 – Classes resume
- Friday, December 08 – Classes end
- Monday, December 11 – Final exams begin
- Friday, December 15 – Final exams end
- Friday, December 22 – Final grades due
Winter Session
- Tuesday, December 26, 2023 – Friday, January 12, 2024 (tentative)
Spring Semester 2024
- Tuesday, January 16 – Classes begin
- Monday, January 22 – Last day to add classes
- Monday, January 29 – Last day to drop classes for refund
- Thursday, February 01 – Application for graduation filing deadline (May)
- Saturday, February 17 – Classes dropped on or before this date will not appear on transcript
- Monday, February 19 – No classes Presidents’ Day
- Monday, March 11 – Spring break begins
- Monday, March 18 – Classes resume
- Monday, March 25 – Enrollment for Fall 2024 begins (tentative)
- Monday, April 08 – Last day to withdraw from a class and receive ‘W’ grade (Withdrawn classes after this date will receive failing grade)
- Friday, April 12 – Student Symposium
- Wednesday, April 24 – *Maine Day
- Friday, April 26 – Classes end
- Monday, April 29 – Final exams begin
- Friday, May 03 – Final exams end; Commencement – Graduate
- Saturday, May 04 – Commencement – Undergraduate
- Friday, May 10 – Final grades due
Summer University
- Monday, May 06 – Friday, August 16, 2024 (tentative)
*No classes except classes that meet once per week.
**Class information is based on full semester classes.
Summer University classes have variable start and end dates.
MaineStreet provides information on non-standard dated classes. August 19, 2022
