Academic Calendar
College of Nursing
2023-2024 Academic Calendar
The College of Nursing reserves the right to make changes to this calendar.
The calendar below does not apply to Second Degree Prelicensure Accelerated BSN. Click here for the ABSN calendar.
(Traditional Undergraduate and Graduate Programs)
Fall 2023
First Day of Classes August 21
Drop/Add Period August 21 – 28
Labor Day Holiday September 4
White Coat Ceremony September 15, 2pm, Sheffield Student Center
Graduation Application Deadline
For Spring and Summer 2024 October 16
Last Day Course W/D October 23
Fall Break November 20 – 22
Thanksgiving Holiday November 23 – 26
MSN Hooding Ceremony December 2, 1pm, Day Hall Auditorium
Last Day of Classes December 15
Grades Due December 20 at noon
Spring 2024
First Day of Classes January 8
Drop/Add Period January 8 – 16
MLK Holiday January 15
Spring Break March 4 – 8
Last Day Course W/D March 20
Easter Holiday March 29 – 31
Last Day of Classes May 3
Grades Due May 8 at noon
Pinning & Hooding Ceremony May 9, 10am, Sheffield Student Center
Commencement May 12, time TBD, Gas South Arena
Summer 2024
First Day of Classes May 20
Drop/Add Period May 20 – 28
Memorial Day Holiday May 27
Last Day Course W/D June 28
Independence Day Holiday July 4
Last Day Course W/D July 8
Last Day of Classes July 26
Grades Due July 31 at noon