Union College Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Union College Academic Calendar – See the official Union College academic calendar showing important dates, academic events, and deadlines.

Union College issues an academic calendar to inform students, faculty, and staff of important dates and deadlines for each academic year. The calendar, spanning fall, winter, and spring terms, provides details related to course scheduling, exams, breaks, ceremonies, and more at the renowned liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York.

Founded in 1795, Union College is America’s first nondenominational liberal arts institution. The college follows a trimester system with fall, winter, and spring terms comprising the academic year. Students live on the picturesque campus located on an upland plain about three miles from the Mohawk River. The low student-to-faculty ratio allows for personal attention and impactful mentoring.

Union is known for its academic rigour, experiential learning opportunities, thriving Greek life, Division I athletics, and a prime location within New York’s Capital Region. The school boasts a rich history with many notable alumni. Today, Union continues to provide a top-tier education, empowering students to address complex issues with intellectual agility, collaborative spirit, empathy, and ethical judgment.

Union College Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Fall 2023

  • August 30 – Residence Hall opens for First Year International students only
  • August 31 – Residence Hall opens for First Year International students only
  • September 1 – International Student Orientation
  • September 2 – International Student Orientation
  • September 3 – Residence Halls open for First Year and New Transfer students only
  • September 3September 5 – First Year and Transfer student orientation
  • September 5 – First Year and Transfer student advising and schedule adjustments
  • September 5 – Residence Halls and houses open for returning Upperclass students
  • September 5 – Opening Convocation, Memorial Chapel at 4:00 pm
  • September 6 – Fall term classes begin; add/drop starts for returning students
  • September 6 to September 8 – Off-campus and commuter student registration data verification
  • September 12-Last day to add an open course without instructor’s written approval
  • September 12 – Last day to add/drop without a late fee
  • September 19 – Last day to drop a course without a “W”
  • September 19 – Last day to finalize fall term class schedule, with instructor permission to add a class
  • September 26 – Last day to declare a course “Pass-Fail”
  • October 6 – Winter term course prescheduling information available online
  • October 9 October 27 – Academic advising occurs for winter term courses; students consult their faculty advisers
  • October 30November 2 – Winter term prescheduling appointments by class
  • Oct 31-Last day to drop a course with a “W”
  • November 14 – Fall term classes end
  • November 15 – Reading period
  • November 16 to November 17 – Fall term final exams begin
  • November 20 – Graduation application due for Class of 2024
  • November 20November 21 – Fall term final exams end
  • November 22 – Residence halls and houses close
  • November 29 – Fall term grades due

Winter 2024

  • January 2 – Residence halls and houses open
  • January 3 – Winter term classes begin; add/drop starts
  • January 3January 5 – Off-campus and commuter student registration data verification
  • January 9 – Last day to add an open course without instructor’s written approval
  • January 9 – Last day to add/drop without a late fee
  • January 16 – Last day to drop a course without a “W”
  • January 16 – Last day to finalize winter class schedule, with instructor permission to add a class
  • January 23 – Last day to declare a course “Pass-Fail”
  • February 2 – Spring term course prescheduling information available online
  • February 5February 23 – Academic advising occurs for spring term courses; students consult their faculty advisers
  • February 27 – Last day to drop a course with a “W”
  • February 26February 29 – Spring term prescheduling appointments by class
  • February 29 – Founders Day
  • March 12 – Last day of winter term classes
  • March 13 – Reading period
  • March 14March 15 – Winter term final exams begin
  • March 18March 19 – Winter term final exams end
  • March 20 – Residence halls and houses close
  • March 25 – Winter term grades due

Spring 2024

  • March 31 – Residence halls and houses open
  • April 1 – Spring term classes begin; add/drop starts
  • April 1April 3 – Off-campus and commuter student registration data verification
  • April 5 – Last day to add an open course without instructor’s written approval
  • April 5 – Last day to add/drop without a late fee
  • April 12 – Last day to drop a course without a “W”
  • April 12 – Last day to finalize spring class schedule, with instructor permission to add a class
  • April 19 – Last day to declare a course “Pass-Fail”
  • May 3 – Fall term course prescheduling information available online
  • May 6May 24 – Academic advising occurs for fall term courses; students consult their academic adviser
  • May 10-Steinmetz Symposium (classes are cancelled)
  • May 11-Prize Day
  • May 13-Registration begins for summer classes
  • May 24-Last day to drop a course with a “W”
  • May 27May 29-Fall term prescheduling appointments by class
  • June 7 – Last day of spring term classes
  • June 10June 13 – Spring term final exam period
  • June 14 – Residence halls / houses close at 3 p.m. for students not involved in Commencement
  • June 16 – Commencement for the class of 2024
  • June 16 – Residence halls and houses close at 6 p.m.
  • June 17 – Registration ends for summer classes
  • June 19 – Spring term grades due
  • June 24 – Summer term classes begin

Conclusion

In summary, Union College’s annual academic calendar helps coordinate the showcase undergraduate experience offered at this distinguished institution for higher learning. By detailing important events, deadlines, and scheduling information, the calendar allows Union to fulfill its mission of educating students to lead considered, constructive, and ethical lives.

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