USC Academic Calendar 2023-2024

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

The academic year at the University of South Carolina consists of a fall semester beginning in August, a spring semester beginning in January, and multiple summer sessions beginning in May. The academic calendar for each semester, at least five years in advance by the University’s Registrar.

The academic year at the University of South Carolina includes a fall semester that begins in August, a spring semester that begins in January, and multiple summer sessions that begin in May. The academic calendar for each semester is established by the University Registrar at least five years in advance.

USC Academic Calendar

USC Academic Calendar: Fall  2023

  • Aug. 16, Wednesday – Faculty Reporting Date
  • Aug. 23, Wednesday – New Student Convocation
  • Aug. 24, Thursday – Classes Begin
  • Aug. 30, Wednesday – Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30)
  • Sept. 4, Monday – Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
  • Graduation Application Deadline – Last day to apply for December graduation
  • Oct. 16, Monday – Midpoint in Semester
  • Oct. 19 – 20, Thursday – Friday – Fall Break (no classes)
  • Nov. 8, Wednesday – Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30)
  • Nov. 22 – 26, Wednesday – Sunday Thanksgiving Recess (no classes)
  • Dec. 8, Friday – Last Day of Classes
  • Dec. 9, Saturday – Reading Day
  • Dec. 11 – 16, Monday – Saturday – Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday)
  • Dec. 18, Monday – Commencement Exercises in Columbia

USC Academic Calendar: Spring 2024

  • Jan. 8, Monday – Classes Begin
  • Jan. 15, Monday – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes)
  • Jan. 16, Tuesday – Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30)
  • February 29, Thursday – Midpoint in Semester
  • March 3 – 10, Sunday – Sunday – Spring Break (no classes)
  • March 25, Monday – Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30)
  • Graduation Application Deadline – Last day to apply for May graduation
  • April 18, Thursday – Awards Day
  • April 22, Monday – Last Day of Classes
  • April 23, Tuesday – Reading Day
  • April 24 – May 1, Wednesday – Wednesday – Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday)
  • May 3 – 4, Friday – Saturday – Commencement Exercises in Columbia.

USC Academic Calendar: Summer 2024

For summer class dates, please consult your campus calendars or the records office or Self Service Carolina (SSC) (available Spring 2024).

  1. Aiken
  2. Beaufort
  3. Columbia
  4. Lancaster
  5. Salkehatchie
  6. Sumter
  7. Union
  8. Upstate
  • May 27, Monday – Memorial Day Holiday (no classes)
  • Graduation Application Deadline – Last day to apply for Summer graduation
  • July 4, Thursday – Independence Day Holiday (no classes)
  • August 15, Thursday – Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise).

Spring 2024 Registration Dates: Columbia Campus

  • Sept. 22, Friday – Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC)
  • Sept. 22, Friday – SCHC Advisor Registration Begins
  • Nov. 6, Monday – Graduate Student Time Tickets for the Week of
  • Nov. 13, Monday – Undergraduate Student Time Tickets the Week of.

Summer and Fall 2024 Registration Dates: Columbia Campus

  • February 16, Friday – Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC)
  • February 16, Friday – SCHC Advisor Registration Begins
  • April 1, Monday – Graduate Student Time Tickets for the Week of
  • April 8, Monday – Undergraduate Student Time Tickets for the Week of

Payment Deadlines

Payment deadlines for each semester are set by the Bursar’s Office.

Drop / Add / Refund Dates

The dates listed below are for classes that meet for the full term during the Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 semester. Each part of the term has specific drop, add, and refund dates. Review your schedule in Self Service Carolina (SSC) to determine the part of the term for your classes.

  • Aug. 30, WednesdayFall 2023: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30)
  • Nov. 8, WednesdayFall 2023: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30)
  • Jan. 16, Tuesday – Spring 2024: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30)
  • March 25, MondaySpring 2024: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30)

Holidays 2023-2024

  • Sept. 4, Monday – Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
  • Oct. 19 – 20, Thursday – Friday – Fall Break (no classes)
  • Nov. 22 – 26, Wednesday – Sunday – Thanksgiving Recess (no classes)
  • Jan. 15, Monday – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes)
  • March 3 – 10, Sunday – Sunday – Spring Break (no classes)
  • May 27, Monday – Memorial Day Holiday (no classes)
  • July 4, Thursday – Independence Day Holiday (no classes)

Final Exams: Columbia Campus

See the complete exam schedule. The final exam schedule is designed for full semester-length classes. Not all class meeting times are reflected. Your instructor will announce your exam time if it is not listed.

 

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