University of Alabama Academic Calendar 2023-2024

University of Alabama Academic Calendar – See the official University of Alabama academic calendar showing important dates, academic events, and deadlines.

Are you in search of the University of Alabama academic calendar? If you are, then you have come to the right page. In this post, you will find the complete 2023-2024 academic calendar for the University of Alabama. All deadlines, important dates, and mandatory schedules are contained in the academic calendar.

University of Alabama (often abbreviated as UA) is a public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The university uses a well-structured semester calendar which comprises fall, spring, and summer semesters. In this post, you will find the 2023-2024 University of Alabama academic calendar.

University of Alabama Academic Calendar 2023-2024:

Fall 2023

• March 06 – The online degree application in myBama becomes available for Graduate & Undergraduate students.
• March 27 – Registration for Summer and Fall 2023 begins. Summer and Fall 2023 registration time assignments are now available.
• July 17 – Student Account Payment Plans open; 4x Payment Plan, VA Payment Plan, and Med School Payment Plan Options Available.
• July 17 – Fall 2023 Bill Available.
• July 31 – Student Account Payment 4x Payment Plan closes.
• August 01 – Student Account Payment 3x Payment Plan Option opens.
• August 10 – Fall 2023 Bill Due at Noon and Cancellation (subject to approval). Payment in full or participation in a payment plan is required before noon on August 10, 2023 for all Fall bills. Schedules will be cancelled for students who haven’t paid in full or participated in a payment plan before noon on this date.
• August 14 – Start of Financial Aid Disbursements for Law/LLM.
• August 15 – Fall 2023 Late Enrollment Bill Available.
• August 17 – Start of Financial Aid Disbursements for Fall Full.
• August 23 – Classes Begin for the Fall Full Term.
• August 28 – Med School Payment Plan option closes.
• August 30 – Last Day to Add a Course or Drop a Course Without a Grade of “W” for the Fall Full Term.
• August 31 – Registration Begins for Fall 2.
• September 04 – Labor Day (UA closed).
• September 08 – Fall 2023 Bill Due at Noon. Payment in full or participation in a payment plan is required before noon on September 8, 2023 for all Fall bills.
• September 11 – VA Payment Plan option closes.
• September 11 – Student Account Payment 3x Payment Plan requires 67% down beginning this date.
• September 18 – Constitution Day – (observed; classes in session and UA offices open).
• September 21 – Student Account Payment 3x Payment Plan option closes.
• September 25 – Classes Begin for Fall 2.
• October 06 – Degree Application Deadline. Last day for Graduate & Undergraduate students to submit a degree application online through myBama. Only after petition and approval by the student’s college will an application be accepted after the published deadline. If approved, the student will be assessed a $25 non-refundable late fee in addition to the degree application fee.
• October 11 – Midterm Grade Entry Deadline (11:59 p.m.). Midterm grades are due tonight at 11:59 p.m. Instructors are required to submit midterm grades for all 100- and 200-level courses. Furthermore, midterm grading should be used to submit grades assigned for non-attendance. For additional information on non-attendance grading and other grading policies, definitions, and terminology click: Grading Information.
• October 26 – October 27 – Mid-Semester Study Break – Classes Dismissed (UA offices open).
• October 30 – Registration for Spring 2024 Begins. Spring 2024 registration time assignments are now available.
• November 01 – Last Day to Drop a Course with a Grade of “W” for the Fall Full Term. This is a student’s last opportunity to drop a course. Drops after this date must be approved and processed by the student’s college.
• November 20 – November 26 – Thanksgiving Week – Classes Dismissed.
• November 23 – November 24 – Thanksgiving – Classes Dismissed (UA offices closed).
• December 01 – Last Day for All Examinations and Extended Assignments. The week immediately preceding the final examination period each semester is reserved as a time in which students may concentrate on completing course work and preparing for final examinations. As such, The University prohibits all other examinations and extended assignments during that week.
• December 08 – Classes End for Full Term and Fall 2.
• December 08 – Last Day to Withdraw from the Fall Full/Fall 2 Terms. This is the last day students have to withdraw from the term (all classes) without requiring approval from the student’s college Dean’s office. Withdrawals from the Law School always require approval from the Dean’s office.
• December 11 – Final Exams – Monday. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 7:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet TR between 12:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Classes which first meet TR between 5:00 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet on Monday and begin 6:00 p.m. or later. For information on how to interpret the exam schedule and other final exam policies, click: Final Exam Information.
• December 12 – Final Exams – Tuesday. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Classes which first meet TR between 8:00 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet TR between 2:00 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet on Tuesday and begin 6:00 p.m. or later. For information on how to interpret the exam schedule and other final exam policies, click: Final Exam Information.
• December 13 – Final Exams – Wednesday. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet TR between 3:30 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet on Wednesday and begin 6:00 p.m. or later. For information on how to interpret the exam schedule and other final exam policies, click: Final Exam Information.
• December 14 – Final Exams – Thursday. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Classes which first meet TR between 9:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Provisional Exam Period – This time may be used to reschedule final exams for students who have exam conflicts or three or more final exams scheduled on Monday-Wednesday of Final Exam Week. Exams should be rescheduled according to the appropriate priority as outlined in the Final Exam Policy. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet on Thursday and begin 6:00 p.m. or later. For information on how to interpret the exam schedule and other final exam policies, click: Final Exam Information.
• December 15 – Final Exams – Friday. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Classes which first meet MWF between 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Classes which first meet TR between 11:00 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. For information on how to interpret the exam schedule and other final exam policies, click: Final Exam Information.
• December 16 – Fall Commencement. Please visit the Commencement website for more information.
• December 19 – Final Grade Entry Deadline (11:59 p.m.). Any missing grades as of the 11:59 p.m. deadline will result in grades of “N” being assigned as placeholders. Instructors will then be required to submit grade change requests to correct all “N” grades. For additional information on non-attendance grading and other grading policies, definitions, and terminology click: Grading Information.
• December 22 – January 02 – Classes Dismissed – Holiday Break (UA offices closed).

Spring 2024

• June 05 – The online degree application in myBama becomes available for Graduate & Undergraduate students.
• October 30 – Registration for Spring 2024 Begins. Spring 2024 registration time assignments are now available.
• November 15 – Spring 2024 Bills Available.
• November 15 – Student Account Payment Plans open; 4x Payment Plan, Veterans Affairs Payment Plan, and Medical School Payment Plan Options Available.
• November 30 – Student Account Payment 4x Payment Plan closes.
• December 01 – Student Account Payment 3x Payment Plan Option Opens.
• December 11 – Spring 2024 Bill Due at 12 PM. Payment in full or participation in a payment plan is required before 12 PM on December 11, 2023 for all Spring bills.
• December 15 – Spring 2024 Late Enrollment Bills Available.
• December 18 – Classes Begin for Winter Interim.
• December 21 – Last day to receive in-person or mailed payments for inclusion on 2023 1098-T (tuition tax statement).
• December 31 – Last day to receive web payments for inclusion on 2023 1098-T (tuition tax statement).
• January 02 – Start of Financial Aid Disbursements for Law/LLM.
• January 03 – University of Alabama Offices Resume Normal Business Hours.
• January 04 – Start of Financial Aid Disbursements for Full Spring 2024 Term.
• January 05 – Classes End for Winter Interim.
• January 10 – Student Account Payment 3x Payment Plan requires 67% down beginning this date.
• January 10 – Classes Begin for Spring Full Term.
• January 10 – Spring 2024 Bill Due at 12 PM. Payment in full or participation in a payment plan is required before 12 PM on January 10, 2024 for all Spring bills.
• January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University of Alabama closed).
• January 17 – Last Day to Add a Course or Drop a Course Without a Grade of “W” for Spring Full Term
• January 18 – Registration for Spring Semester 2 Begins.
• January 19 – Student Account Payment Plans close; 3x Payment Plan, Veterans Affairs Payment Plan, and Medical School Payment Plan options.
• January 23 – Last Day to Drop a Monday-Only For-Credit Course Without a Grade of “W” for Spring Full Term.
• February 12 – Classes Begin for Spring Semester 2.
• February 23 – Degree Application Deadline. Last day for Graduate & Undergraduate students to submit a degree application online through myBama. Only after petition and approval by the student’s college will an application be accepted after the published deadline. If approved, the student will be assessed a $25 non-refundable late fee in addition to the degree application fee.
• March 01 – Midterm Grade Entry Deadline (11:59 PM). Midterm grades are due tonight at 11:59 PM. Instructors are required to submit midterm grades for all 100- and 200-level courses. Furthermore, midterm grading should be used to submit grades assigned for non-attendance. For additional information on non-attendance grading and other grading policies, definitions, and terminology click: Grading Information.
• March 08 – March 17 – Spring Holidays (University of Alabama closed). Spring Holidays begin at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 8th.
• March 25 – Registration for Summer and Fall 2024 Begins. Summer and Fall 2024 registration time assignments will be available by March 1, 2024.
• March 27 – Last Day to Drop a Course with a Grade of “W” for Spring Full Term. This is a student’s last opportunity to drop a course. Drops after this date must be approved and processed by the student’s college.
• April 01 – April 05 – Honors Week.
• April 05 – Honors Day – Classes Dismissed (University of Alabama offices open).
• April 19 – Last Day for All Examinations and Extended Assignments. The week immediately preceding the final examination period each semester is reserved as a time in which students may concentrate on completing course work and preparing for final examinations. As such, The University prohibits all other examinations and extended assignments during that week.
• April 26 – Last Day to Withdraw from the Spring Full Term/Spring Semester 2 Terms. This is the last day students have to withdraw from the term (all classes) without requiring approval from the student’s college Dean’s office. Withdrawals from the Law School always require approval from the Dean’s office.
• April 26 – Classes End for Full Term and Spring Semester 2.
• April 29 – Final Exams – Monday.
• April 30 – Final Exams – Tuesday.
• May 01 – Final Exams – Wednesday.
• May 02 – Final Exams – Thursday.
• May 03 – Final Exams – Friday.
• May 03 – May 05 – Spring Commencement. Please visit the Commencement website for more information.
• May 07 – Final Grade Entry Deadline (11:59 PM). Any missing grades as of the 11:59 PM deadline will result in grades of “N” being assigned as placeholders. Instructors will then be required to submit grade change requests to correct all “N” grades. For additional information on non-attendance grading and other grading policies, definitions, and terminology click: Grading Information.
• May 22 – Transfer Credit Deadline for Undergraduate Degree Candidates. Deadline for receipt of transfer credit (on an official transcript) for undergraduate degree candidates. If transfer credit is not received by this date, the degree application will be denied and a new degree application will have to be submitted in a future term.
• May 24 – Degree Completion Deadline. All degrees will be either awarded or denied by the Degree Completion Deadline; no degrees will be awarded after the published deadline. It is the responsibility of the degree candidate to ensure all requirements are met at the end of the term by the published deadline. More information posted under Diplomas & Degrees then Degree Awarding.
• May 24 – Diploma Address & Diploma Name Change Deadline. Last day for students to make changes to the diploma address in myBama (Click View Graduation Applications link). Any changes made to the diploma address on the degree application after this date will not be reflected in the diploma order and will lead to delays in the receipt of diplomas. Students may edit middle name and suffix on the graduation application. These edits are for the diploma name only and do not change the official name on the academic record. Any other changes to the name must be filed in accordance with the University of Alabama name change policy. Changes made after this date will not be reflected on the diploma.
• June 14 – Diploma Ship Day. Diplomas for graduates will be shipped no later than this date. A notification will be sent to the Crimson email account when the diploma has shipped.

Summer 2024

• March 25 – Registration for Summer and Fall 2024 begins. Summer and Fall 2024 registration time assignments will be available by March 1, 2024.
• May 06 – Classes Begin for Interim Session and All Summer Terms
• May 24 – Classes End for Interim Session
• May 27 – Memorial Day (University of Alabama closed)
• May 28 – Classes Begin for Full Term and Summer Semester 1
• May 31 – Last Day to Add a Course or Drop a Course Without a Grade of “W” for Summer Full Term
• June 19 – Juneteenth (University of Alabama closed)
• June 26 – Classes End for Summer Semester 1
• July 03 – Classes Begin for Summer Semester 2
• July 04 – Independence Day (University of Alabama closed)
• July 09 – Last Day to Drop a Course with a Grade of “W” for Summer Full Term. This is a student’s last opportunity to drop a course. Drops after this date must be approved and processed by the student’s college.
• July 31 – Last Day to Withdraw from the Summer Full Term, Summer Semester 2, and All Summer Terms. This is the last day students have to withdraw from the term (all classes) without requiring approval from the student’s college Dean’s office. Withdrawals from the Law School always require approval from the Dean’s office.
• July 31 – Classes End for Full Term, Summer Semester 2, and All Summer Terms
• August 01 – Final Exams – Thursday.
• August 02 – Final Exams – Friday.
• August 03 – Summer Commencement. Please visit the Commencement website for more information.
• August 06 – Final Grade Entry Deadline (11:59 PM). Grades for all summer classes are due tonight at 11:59 PM. Any missing grades as of the 11:59 PM deadline will result in grades of “N” being assigned as placeholders. Instructors will then be required to submit grade change requests to correct all “N” grades. For additional information on non-attendance grading and other grading policies, definitions, and terminology click: Grading Information