UNT Academic Calendar 2023/2024
UNT Academic Calendar – The University of North Texas has a long history of providing exceptional higher education to students in the Denton area and beyond. Founded in 1890 as the Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute, UNT was originally focused on teacher training. Over 130 years later, UNT has evolved into a thriving Tier One public research university with over 38,000 students across 180 degree programs. UNT takes pride in its history, innovation and commitment to student success.
As a top-ranked public university, UNT attracts students from across Texas, the nation and the world to its welcoming campus in Denton. The 2023-2024 academic calendar provides key dates and deadlines for students, faculty and staff during the upcoming academic year. This includes vital information on registration dates, tuition deadlines, withdrawals, exam periods and holidays for the Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 semesters. Whether enrolled in the full 16-week semesters or shorter 8-week sessions, students can use this calendar to plan their year and stay on track towards graduation.
With options like online classes and flexible summer courses, UNT offers tools for diverse learners to achieve their goals. The academic calendar helps organize the many classes, programs and events across UNT’s 13 schools and colleges. Adhering to these institutional deadlines allows students to receive the world-class education UNT has delivered for over a century. As a top public research university focused on student success, UNT is an excellent choice for those seeking a rich academic experience paired with campus life vibrancy.
Fall Semester 2023
- August 18-25, 2023: Late Registration Period – Students registering late will incur a $75 late registration fee. See Student Accounting page for payment deadlines.
- August 20, 2023: Last Day to Withdraw from Full Fall 2023 Term – Courses will not appear on transcript after this date. See the Dean of Students Office to withdraw after this date.
- August 21, 2023: Fall Full Term and 8 Week 1 Session Classes Begin
- August 25, 2023: Last Day to Add Class Sections – See Student Accounting page for payment deadlines.
- September 1, 2023: Census Date – Official enrollment determined. Last day to drop a course without it appearing on official transcript.
- September 2, 2023: Drop with Grade of “W” Period Begins – Students can drop courses with a grade of “W” on transcript. Tuition fees remain.
- September 29, 2023: Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass Grade Option
- October 13, 2023: Midpoint of Fall Full Term
- October 13, 2023: Last Day of 8 Week 1 Session Classes
- October 15, 2023: Last Day to Withdraw From Fall Semester if Enrolled Only in 8 Week 2 Session
- October 16, 2023: 8 Week 2 Session Classes Begin
- October 20, 2023: Last Day to Add 8 Week 2 Class Sections – See Student Accounting for payment deadlines.
- October 21, 2023: Census Date for 8 Week 2 Session – Official enrollment determined.
- November 3, 2023: Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass Grade Option for 8 Week 2 Session
- November 10, 2023: Midpoint of 8 Week 2 Session
- November 10, 2023: Last Day to Drop Full Term Class With Grade of “W”
- November 20-26, 2023: Thanksgiving Break – No Classes
- December 1, 2023: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 2 Class with Grade of “W”
- December 2, 2023: First Day to Request Grade of Incomplete
- December 6-7, 2023: Pre-Finals Days
- December 7, 2023: Last Regular Full Term Class Meeting
- December 8, 2023: Full Term Reading Day – No Classes
- December 9-15, 2023: Full Term Final Exams
- December 15, 2023: Last Day of Full Term and 8 Week 2 Session Classes
- December 18, 2023: Full Term and 8 Week 2 Grades Due By 4 PM
- December 20, 2023: Grades/Academic Standing Posted to Official Transcripts
Other Fall 2023 Dates
- September 4, 2023: Labor Day – University Closed, No Classes
- December 15-17, 2023: University Commencement
Spring Semester 2024
- January 15, 2024: Last Day to Withdraw From Full Spring 2024 Term – Courses will not appear on transcript after this date. See the Dean of Students Office to withdraw after this date.
- January 16, 2024: Spring Full Term, 8 Week 1 Session and 3 Week 1 Session Classes Begin
- January 19, 2024: Last Day to Add Class Sections – See Student Accounting page for payment deadlines.
- January 29, 2024: Spring Full Term Census Date – Official enrollment determined. Last day to drop without it appearing on official transcript.
- January 30, 2024: Drop with Grade of “W” Period Begins
- February 23, 2024: Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass Grade Option for Full Term
- March 8, 2024: Midpoint of Spring Full Term
- March 9, 2024: Last Day of 8 Week 1 Session Classes
- March 11-17, 2024: Spring Break – No Classes
- March 15, 2024: Regular Registration Deadline for Spring 8 Week 2 Session
- March 16-22, 2024: Spring 8 Week 2 Late Registration Period – $75 Late Fee Will Apply
- March 17, 2024: Last Day to Withdraw From Spring Term if Enrolled Only in 8 Week 2 Session
- March 18, 2024: 8 Week 2 Session Classes Begin
- March 22, 2024: Last Day to Add 8 Week 2 Class Sections – See Student Accounting for payment deadlines
- March 23, 2024: 8 Week 2 Census Date – Official enrollment determined. Last day to drop without it on official transcript.
- March 24, 2024: Drop with Grade of “W” Period Begins for 8 Week 2 Session
- April 5, 2024: Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass Grade Option for 8 Week 2 Session
- April 5, 2024: Last Day to Drop Full Term Class With Grade of “W”
- April 6, 2024: First Day to Request Grade of Incomplete for Full Term
- April 12, 2024: Midpoint of 8 Week 2 Session
- April 26, 2024: Last Day to Drop 8 Week 2 Class with Grade of “W”
- April 27, 2024: First Day to Request Grade of Incomplete for 8 Week 2 Session
- May 1-2, 2024: Spring Full Term Pre-Finals Days
- May 2, 2024: Last Regular Full Term Class Meeting
- May 3, 2024: Spring Full Term Reading Day – No Classes
- May 4-10, 2024: Spring Full Term and 8 Week 2 Session Final Exams
- May 10, 2024: Last Day of Spring Full Term and 8 Week 2 Session Classes
- May 13, 2024: Full Term and 8 Week 2 Grades Due By 4 PM
- May 15, 2024: Grades/Academic Standing Posted to Official Transcript
Other Spring 2024 Dates
- December 25-29, 2023; January 1, 2024: Winter Break – University Closed, No Classes
- January 12, 2024: Last Day of 3 Week 1 Session
- January 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – University Closed, No Classes
- May 10-12, 2024: University Commencement
Summer Semester 2024
- May 12, 2024: Last Day to Withdraw From 3 Week 1 Session – Courses will not appear on transcript after this date. See the Dean of Students Office to withdraw after this date.
- May 13-31, 2024: 3 Week 1 Session
- May 13, 2024: 3 Week 1 Session Classes Begin
- May 14, 2024: 3 Week 1 Census Date – Official enrollment determined. Last day to drop without it appearing on official transcript.
- May 15, 2024: Drop with Grade of “W” Period Begins for 3 Week 1 Session
- May 17, 2024: Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass Grade Option for 3 Week 1 Session
- May 28, 2024: Last Day to Drop 3 Week 1 Class with Grade of “W”
- May 29, 2024: First Day to Request Grade of Incomplete for 3 Week 1 Session
- May 30, 2024: Last Day of 3 Week 1 Session Classes
- May 31, 2024: 3 Week 1 Session Final Exams
- May 31, 2024: Last Day of 3 Week 1 Session
- June 3, 2024: 3 Week 1 Grades Due By 4 PM
- July 31, 2024: Summer Grades/Academic Standing Posted to Official Transcript
May 20-June 21, 2024: 5 Week 1 Session
- May 19, 2024: Last Day to Withdraw From 5 Week 1 Session – Courses will not appear on transcript after this date. See the Dean of Students Office to withdraw after this date.
- May 20, 2024: 5 Week 1, 10 Week, and 8 Week Session Classes Begin
- May 23, 2024: 5 Week 1 Census Date – Official enrollment determined. Last day to drop without it appearing on official transcript.
- May 24, 2024: Drop with Grade of “W” Period Begins for 5 Week 1 Session
- May 31, 2024: Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass Grade Option for 5 Week 1 Session
- June 5, 2024: Midpoint of 5 Week 1 Session
- June 13, 2024: Last Day to Drop 5 Week 1 Class with Grade of “W”
- June 14, 2024: First Day to Request Grade of Incomplete for 5 Week 1 Session
- June 20, 2024: Last Day of 5 Week 1 Session Classes
- June 21, 2024: 5 Week 1 Session Final Exams
- June 21, 2024: Last Day of 5 Week 1 Session
- June 24, 2024: 5 Week 1 Grades Due By 4 PM
10 Week Session
- May 19, 2024: Last Day to Withdraw From 10 Week Session – Courses will not appear on transcript after this date. See the Dean of Students Office to withdraw after this date.
- May 20-July 26, 2024: 10 Week Session
- June 5, 2024: 10 Week Session Census Date – Official enrollment determined. Last day to drop without it appearing on official transcript.
- June 6, 2024: Drop with Grade of “W” Period Begins for 10 Week Session
- June 14, 2024: Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass Grade Option for 10 Week Session
- June 21, 2024: Midpoint of 10 Week Session
- July 10, 2024: Last Day to Drop 10 Week Class with Grade of “W”
- July 11, 2024: First Day to Request Grade of Incomplete for 10 Week Session
- July 24, 2024: Last Day of 10 Week Session Classes
- July 26, 2024: 10 Week Session Final Exams
- July 26, 2024: Last Day of 10 Week Session
- July 29, 2024: 10 Week Grades Due By 4 PM
8 Week Session
- June 2, 2024: Last Day to Withdraw From 8 Week Session – Courses will not appear on transcript after this date. See the Dean of Students Office to withdraw after this date.
- June 3-July 26, 2024: 8 Week Session
- June 10, 2024: 8 Week Session Census Date – Official enrollment determined. Last day to drop without it appearing on official transcript.
- June 11, 2024: Drop with Grade of “W” Period Begins for 8 Week Session
- June 21, 2024: Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass Grade Option for 8 Week Session
- June 28, 2024: Midpoint of 8 Week Session
- July 12, 2024: Last Day to Drop 8 Week Class with Grade of “W”
- July 13, 2024: First Day to Request Grade of Incomplete for 8 Week Session
- July 24, 2024: Last Day of 8 Week Session Classes
- July 26, 2024: 8 Week Session Final Exams
- July 26, 2024: Last Day of 8 Week Session
- July 29, 2024: 8 Week Grades Due By 4 PM
5 Week 2 Session
- June 23, 2024: Last Day to Withdraw From 5 Week 2 Session – Courses will not appear on transcript after this date. See the Dean of Students Office to withdraw after this date.
- June 24-July 26, 2024: 5 Week 2 Session
- June 24, 2024: 5 Week 2 Session Classes Begin
- June 27, 2024: 5 Week 2 Census Date – Official enrollment determined. Last day to drop without it appearing on official transcript.
- June 28, 2024: Drop with Grade of “W” Period Begins for 5 Week 2 Session
- July 5, 2024: Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass Grade Option for 5 Week 2 Session
- July 10, 2024: Midpoint of 5 Week 2 Session
- July 18, 2024: Last Day to Drop 5 Week 2 Class with Grade of “W”
- July 19, 2024: First Day to Request Grade of Incomplete for 5 Week 2 Session
- July 24, 2024: Last Day of 5 Week 2 Session Classes
- July 26, 2024: 5 Week 2 Session Final Exams
- July 26, 2024: Last Day of 5 Week 2 Session
- July 29, 2024: 5 Week 2 Grades Due By 4 PM
Other Summer 2024 Dates
- May 27, 2024: Memorial Day – No Classes
- June 19, 2024: Juneteenth Observance -No Classes
- July 4, 2024: Independence Day – No Classes
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the University of North Texas 2023-2024 academic calendar provides key dates and deadlines to guide students, faculty and staff through the upcoming academic year. By publishing this information in advance, UNT assists their community in planning their schedules around important academic activities. Whether pursuing undergraduate, graduate or professional degrees, students can use this calendar as a valuable resource during their studies at one of Texas’ leading public research universities.