VSU Academic Calendar 2023/2024

VSU Academic Calendar: Founded in 1882, Virginia State University (VSU) is a public land-grant university located in Ettrick, Virginia. VSU has a long and important history as one of Virginia’s two public historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Originally established in 1882 as the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute with the purpose of educating African American teachers, the school expanded over the decades into a fully accredited four-year university. It was renamed Virginia State College for Negroes in 1930 and Virginia State College in 1946. The school integrated in 1968 and achieved university status in 1979 as Virginia State University.

Today, Virginia State University serves a diverse population of over 4,500 students on its 258-acre campus. The university offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs across four colleges: College of Agriculture, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, and Reginald F. Lewis College of Business. Academic programming covers over 60 majors. As a land-grant institution, VSU has a strong heritage of high-quality programming in agricultural education, research and community outreach.

Beyond academics, VSU provides students abundant opportunities for personal growth through campus housing, clubs and organizations, arts and culture, and NCAA Division II athletics. The vibrant student life enriches the educational experience at VSU.

This academic calendar outlines important semester dates and deadlines that students must follow to be successful at VSU. It denotes start and end dates for terms, class registration/drop deadlines, exam periods, grading deadlines, withdrawals, housing closures and openings, holidays, special events, and graduation. The calendar serves as an essential guide for students to manage their coursework and participate fully in university activities. Key dates to pay special attention to relate to class changes, attendance tracking, midterm and final exams, withdrawing without grade penalty, and commencement.

Fall Semester 2023

• August 8-9, 2023, Tuesday-Wednesday: University Opening Conference and Faculty & Staff Development Workshops
• August 11-13, 2023, Friday: Residence Halls Open at 8:00 a.m. for New Students
• August 14-18, 2023, Monday-Friday: New Trojans Experience
• August 18, 2023, Friday: Residence Halls Open at 8:00 a.m. for Continuing Students
• August 21, 2023, Monday: University Classes Begins
• August 21, 2023, Monday: Mandatory Attendance Verification Begins
• August 21, 2023, Monday: Term I, Eight Week Classes Begin at Fort Gregg-Adams
• August 25, 2023, Friday: Last Day to Add/Drop for All Classes
• August 25, 2023, Friday: Registration Ends for Fall Semester
• September 1, 2023, Friday: Mandatory Attendance Verification Ends
• September 4, 2023, Monday: LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (University Closed)
• September 11, 2023, Monday: Formal Opening Convocation (7:00 p.m.)
• September 12, 2023, Tuesday: Last Day to Withdraw from Eight Week Classes (Grade of “W” will be recorded)
• September 22, 2023, Friday: Trojan Wellness Day (No Classes-University Office Open)
• September 29, 2023, Friday: Last Day to file an Application for Fall 2023 Commencement (Applications must be filed in the Office of the Registrar)
• October 2, 2023, Monday: Midterms Examinations Begin
• October 7, 2023, Saturday: Midterms Examinations End
• October 10, 2023, Tuesday: Term I, Eight Week Classes at Fort Gregg-Adams End
• October 12, 2023, Thursday: Term II, Eight Week Classes Begin
• October 13, 2023, Friday: Midterm Grades are Due in the system by Faculty (5:00p.m.)
• October 14, 2023, Saturday: Homecoming Game – 2:00 p.m. Rogers Stadium
• October 16, 2023, Monday: Curriculum Sheet Update/Schedule Planning/Course Scheduling
• October 19, 2023, Thursday: Term II, Last Day to Add/Drop Eight Week Classes
• October 23-24, 2023, Monday-Tuesday: Trojan Wellness Days-FALL BREAK (No Break for Eight Week Classes)
• October 30, 2023, Monday: Registration Begins for Spring 2024
• November 3, 2023, Friday: Term II, Last Day to Withdraw from Classes at Fort Gregg-Adams (Grade of “W” will be recorded)
• November 7, 2023, Tuesday: ELECTION DAY (University Closed)
• November 17, 2023, Friday: Last Day to Withdraw from On-Campus Classes (Grade of “W” will be recorded)
• November 22, 2023, Wednesday: Residence Halls Close at 12:00 Noon for the semester (NO CLASSES)
• November 23-26, 2023, Thursday-Sunday: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (University Closed)
• November 27, 2023, Monday: University Classes Resume Virtually
• December 5, 2023, Tuesday: University Classes End
• December 5, 2023, Tuesday: Registration Ends for Spring Semester 2024
• December 5, 2023, Tuesday: Last Day to Pay Graduation Fee and Clear Unpaid Balances for Fall Commencement
• December 6, 2023, Wednesday: University Reading Day
• December 7, 2023, Thursday: Final Examinations Begin (Administered VIRTUALLY)
• December 8, 2023, Friday: Grade Rosters for All Fall Commencement Candidates Must be Distributed to Faculty by Registrar
• December 12, 2023, Tuesday: Final Examinations End (Faculty members are encouraged to submit grades to the Office of Registrar within 48 hours after final examinations)
• December 12, 2023, Tuesday: Senior Grades are Due in the System (5:00 p.m.)
• December 15, 2023, Friday: Semester Grades are Due in the System (5:00 p.m.)
• December 15-16, 2023, Friday-Saturday: Commencement Activities
• December 15, 2023, Friday: Commencement Rehearsal at Multipurpose Center
• December 15, 2023, Friday: ROTC Commissioning Exercises
• December 16, 2023, Saturday: COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES at Multipurpose Center
• December 17, 2023, Sunday: Residence Halls Close at 12:00 Noon (Graduating Student Participants)

Winter Sessions 2023

• December 8, 2023, Friday: Registration Begins for Winter Session 2023
• December 13, 2023, Wednesday: Winter Classes Begin
• December 13, 2023, Wednesday: Mandatory Attendance Verification Begins
• December 15, 2023, Friday: Last day to Add/Drop
• December 20, 2023, Wednesday: Mandatory Attendance Verification Ends
• January 3, 2024, Wednesday: Last Day to Withdraw
• January 10, 2024, Wednesday: Winter Classes End
• January 11, 2024, Thursday: Final Examinations Begin
• January 12, 2024, Friday: Winter Grades are due in the System by Faculty (5:00 P.M.)

Spring Semester 2024

• January 8-9, 2024, Monday-Tuesday: University Opening Conference and Faculty & Staff Development Workshops
• January 10, 2024, Wednesday: Residence Halls Open at 8:00 a.m. for New and Continuing Students
• January 15, 2024, Monday: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY (University Closed)
• January 16, 2024, Tuesday: University Classes Begin
• January 16, 2024, Tuesday: Mandatory Attendance Verification Begins
• January 16, 2024, Tuesday: Term I, Eight Week Classes Begin at Fort Gregg-Adams
• January 19, 2024 Friday: Last Day to Add/Drop for all Classes
• January 19, 2024, Friday: Registration/Validation Ends for Spring Semester 2024
• January 26, 2024, Friday: Mandatory Attendance Verification Ends
• February 6, 2024, Tuesday: Term I, Last Day to Withdraw from Classes at Fort Gregg-Adams (Grade of “W” will be recorded)
• February 7, 2024, Wednesday: ASSESSMENT DAY – All Undergraduate Classes Cancelled 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Classes Resume at 5:00 p.m.)
• February 23, 2024, Friday: Last Day to file an Application for Spring Commencement (Applications must be filed in the Office of the Registrar)
• February 26, 2024, Monday: Trojan Wellness Day (No Classes-University Offices Open)
• March 4, 2024, Monday: Midterm Examinations Begin
• March 5, 2024, Tuesday: Term I, Eight Week Classes at Fort Gregg-Adams End
• March 7, 2024, Thursday: Term II, Eight Week Classes Begin
• March 9, 2024, Saturday: Midterm Examinations End
• March 9, 2024, Saturday: Residence Halls Close at 12:00 Noon
• March 10-17, 2024, Sunday-Sunday: SPRING BREAK (No Classes-University Offices Open)
• March 17, 2024, Sunday: Residence Halls Reopen at 8:00 a.m.
• March 14, 2024, Tuesday: Term II, Last Day to Add Eight Week Classes
• March 15, 2024, Friday: Midterm Grades are due in the System by Faculty (5:00 p.m.)
• March 18, 2024, Monday: Curriculum Sheet Update/Schedule Planning/Course Scheduling
• March 18, 2024, Monday: Registration Begins for Fall Semester 2024-Summer 2025
• March 21, 2024, Thursday: FOUNDER’S DAY
• March 28, 2024, Thursday: Term II, Last Day to Withdraw from Classes at Fort Gregg-Adams (Grade of “W” will be recorded)
• April 1, 2024, Monday: Academic Convocation and Awards Ceremony (5:00 p.m.)
• April 1-5, 2024, Monday-Friday: Honors Week Activities
• April 19, 2024, Friday: Last Day to Withdraw from On-Campus Classes (Grade of “W” will be recorded)
• April 30, 2024, Tuesday: University Classes End
• April 30, 2024, Tuesday: Last Day to Pay Graduation Fee and Clear Unpaid Balances for Spring Commencement
• May 1, 2024, Wednesday: University Reading Day
• May 2, 2024, Thursday: Final Examinations Begin
• May 2, 2024, Thursday: Grade Rosters for All Spring Commencement Candidates Must be Distributed to Faculty by Registrar
• May 6, 2024, Tuesday: Final Examinations End (Faculty members are encouraged to submit grades to the Office of Registrar within 48 hours after final examinations)
• May 7, 2024, Tuesday: Senior Grades are Due in the System (5:00 p.m.)
• May 8, 2024, Wednesday: Residence Halls Close at 12:00 Noon (Non-Commencement Participant Students)
• May 10, 2024, Friday: Semester Grades are Due in the System (5:00 p.m.)
• May 10-11, 2024, Friday-Saturday: Commencement Activities
• May 10, 2024, Friday: Commencement Rehearsal at Multipurpose Center
• May 10, 2024, Friday: ROTC Commissioning Exercises
• May 11, 2024, Saturday: COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES at Multipurpose Center
• May 12, 2024, Sunday: Residence Halls Close at 12:00 Noon (Graduating Student Participants)

Conclusion

This calendar provides a comprehensive overview of the critical milestones during the academic year, allowing students to chart a course toward successfully completing their degree at Virginia State University. It empowers members of the VSU community to effectively balance their academics, campus engagement, personal development and other responsibilities from semester start through semester end.