Academic Calendar
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Academic Calendar 2023-24
For additional academic calendar information, visit www.ohio.edu/registrar/academic-calendar
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Dates are subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.
Note: Deadlines are 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the date indicated (unless otherwise noted). However, online transactions may be processed beyond 5:00 p.m. Eastern if the system is available. Deadlines are prorated for classes that do not meet for the full semester.
Fall Semester 2023-24
August 28 - December 16, 2023
August 21, Monday
Fall semester tuition and fees due for students registered by July 31
August 23, Wednesday
Last day to decrease meal plan for academic year
August 24, Thursday
Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and University Registrar open extended hours until 6:00 p.m. Eastern
Bobcat Student Orientation for new undergraduate students who did not attend orientation in the summer
Residence halls open for move-in from August 24 - August 26 (plan to arrive according to move-in schedule)
First meal served on board plan (lunch)
August 25, Friday
Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and University Registrar open extended hours until 6:00 p.m. Eastern
Bobcat Student Orientation for new undergraduate students continues until noon
Residence halls open for move-in from August 24 - August 26 (plan to arrive according to move-in schedule)
Last day to cancel meal plan for academic year
August 26, Saturday
Residence halls open for move-in from August 24 - August 26 (plan to arrive according to move-in schedule)
August 27, Sunday
Last day to cancel registration for fall semester (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.
August 28, Monday
Fall semester opening date– classes begin on all campuses
Application for Graduation available for students graduating fall semester. Be sure to apply by the October 2 deadline.
September 1, Friday
Last day to add a fall full semester class without instructor’s approval
September 2, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 80% housing/dining refund
September 4, Monday
Labor Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
September 8, Friday
Last day to register for fall semester. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
Last day to add a fall full semester class (instructor’s permission required)
Last day to apply for or change a grading option for fall semester class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail)
Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for fall semester (all fall semester courses removed from the student’s academic record)
Last day to remove (drop) a fall full semester class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: From September 9 – November 3, students may withdraw from one or more fall full semester classes, but the course will remain on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment. Classes that end before December 9 have an earlier deadline to drop.
Last day for removing Incomplete grades incurred during last enrollment (if not removed, Incomplete (I) grade will change to Failing (F))
Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for fall semester (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).
September 9, Saturday
Students may withdraw from one or more fall full semester classes through November 3 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 60% housing/dining refund
September 15, Friday
Deadline to waive fall semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO guarantee students
September 16, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 40% housing/dining refund
September 21, Thursday
Fall semester monthly payment plan installment #1
Last day to enroll in fall semester 3-installment monthly payment plan
September 23, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 20% housing/dining refund
October 2, Monday
Last day to apply for graduation for fall semester. Note: Official degree conferral date and fall commencement are December 16. Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by October 2 must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.
October 13, Friday
Fall Break (classes not in session; University is open)
October 21, Saturday
Fall semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
Last day to enroll in fall semester 2-installment monthly payment plan
October 23, Monday
Academic advising begins for spring semester registration for continuing students (contact advisor/college/department/school/regional campus student services office as appropriate)
October 27, Friday
Relocate Advising Day for regional campus students planning to attend Athens Campus spring semester
October 30, Monday
Spring semester priority registration begins
November 3, Friday
Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual full semester class on your fall semester schedule. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
November 10, Friday
Veterans Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
November 21, Tuesday
Fall semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due
November 22 – November 26
Thanksgiving Break –classes not in session
Note: Residence halls will remain open. Dining facilities will be closed after lunch Tuesday, November 21 through lunch Sunday, November 26.
November 23, Thursday
Thanksgiving Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
November 24, Friday
Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day holiday observed (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
November 27, Monday
Classes resume
December 1, Friday
Last day to withdraw from housing to avoid forfeiture of spring semester deposit of $200 (only new students admitted for spring)
December 8, Friday
Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the University for fall semester (contact college or regional campus student services offices) Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades and no fee adjustment.
Last day to change college/major for fall semester (non-selective majors only)
December 9, Saturday
Last day of classes for fall semester
Last day to opt in to OHIO Guarantee+ Graduation Plan (Athens and regional campus new undergraduate students only)
December 11 - 16
Fall semester examination period
December 15, Friday
Residence halls close at 8:00 p.m.
Last meal served on board plan (dinner)
December 16, Saturday
Fall semester closing date
Official degree conferral date
Fall Commencement
December 20, Wednesday
Deadline noon Eastern for all grades, including pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates
December 21, Thursday
Fall semester grades available
December 23, Saturday
Fall semester probation status available
December 25 - January 1
Winter Break Closure (University closed)
Spring Semester 2023-24
January 16 - May 4, 2024
December 1, Friday
Last day to withdraw from housing to avoid forfeiture of spring semester deposit of $200 (only new students admitted for spring)
January 8 - 11
International Student Orientation
January 11, Thursday
Bobcat Student Orientation for all new spring semester transfer students
Residence halls open 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern for new first-year and new transfer students
January 12, Friday
Bobcat Student Orientation for all new spring semester first-year students
Residence halls open 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern for new first-year and new transfer students
January 13, Saturday
Residence halls open at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for returning students
January 14, Sunday
First meal served on board plan (lunch)
Residence halls open at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for returning students
Returning students withdrawing spring semester must check out of residence halls no later than 10:00 p.m. Eastern to receive a full refund of room and board charges
January 15, Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session)
Last day to cancel registration for spring semester (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.
January 16, Tuesday
Spring semester opening date– classes begin on all campuses
Application for Graduation available for students graduating spring semester. Be sure to apply by the February 19 deadline.
January 19, Friday
Last day to add a spring full semester class without instructor’s approval
January 20, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 80% housing/dining refund
January 21, Sunday
Spring semester tuition and fees due for students registered by December 31
Last day to enroll in spring semester 3-installment monthly payment plan
Spring semester monthly payment plan installment #1 due
January 26, Friday
Last day to register for spring semester. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
Last day for removing Incomplete grades incurred during last enrollment (if not removed, Incomplete (I) grade will change to Failing (F)).
Last day to add a spring full semester class (instructor’s permission required)
Last day to apply for or change a grading option for spring semester class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail)
Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for spring semester (all spring semester courses removed from the student’s academic record).
Last day to remove (drop) a spring semester class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: January 27 – March 29, students may withdraw from one or more spring semester classes, but the course will remain on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment. Classes that end before April 27 have an earlier deadline to drop.
Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for spring semester (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).
January 27, Saturday
Students may withdraw from one or more spring full semester classes through March 29 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 60% housing/dining refund
February 2, Friday
Deadline to waive spring semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO Guarantee students
February 3, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 40% housing/dining refund
February 10, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 20% housing/dining refund
February 19, Monday
Last day to apply for graduation for spring semester. Note: Official degree conferral dates and spring commencements are: May 3 (graduate), May 4 (undergraduate), May 11 (Osteopathic Medicine). Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by February 19 must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.
Summer semester registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern
February 21, Tuesday
Spring semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
Last day to enroll in spring semester 2-installment monthly payment plan
March 8, Friday
Last meal served on board plan before Spring Break (lunch)
March 10– 16
Spring Break – classes not in session. Note: Residence halls will remain open.
March 17, Sunday
Classes with Sunday meeting days resume
First meal served on board plan after Spring Break (brunch)
March 18, Monday
Classes resume
March 21, Thursday
Spring semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due
March 25, Monday
Academic advising begins for fall semester registration or continuing students (contact advisor/college/department/school/regional campus student services office as appropriate).
March 29, Friday
Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual class on your spring semester schedule. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
Relocate Advising Day for regional campus students planning to attend Athens campus summer and fall semesters
April 1, Monday
Fall semester priority registration begins
April 26 , Friday
Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the University for spring semester (contact college or regional campus student services office). Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades and no fee adjustment.
Last day to change college/major for spring semester (non-selective majors only)
April 27, Saturday
Last day of classes for spring semester
Last day to opt in to OHIO Guarantee+ Graduation Plan (Athens and regional campus campus new undergraduate students only)
April 29 - May 3
Spring semester examination period
May 3, Friday
Spring Graduate Commencement
Official degree conferral date for graduate degrees
Last meal served on board plan (dinner)
Residence halls close at 8:00 p.m. Eastern
May 4, Saturday
Spring semester closing date
Spring Undergraduate Commencement
Official degree conferral date for undergraduate degrees
May 8, Wednesday
Deadline noon Eastern for all grades, including pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates
May 9, Thursday
Spring semester grades available
May 11, Saturday
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement and official degree conferral date
Spring semester probation status available
Summer Semester 2023-24
May 13 - August 17, 2024
Note: Deadlines are 5:00 p.m. on the date indicated (unless otherwise noted). However, online transactions may be processed beyond 5:00 p.m. Eastern if the system is available. Deadlines are prorated to classes that do not meet for the full semester.
Summer Session I (First Summer Session May 13 - June 29)
February 19, Monday
Summer semester registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern
May 9, Thursday
International Student Orientation for new international students entering first summer session or full summer semester
May 10, Friday
Bobcat Student Orientation for new students entering first summer session and full summer semester
Last day to decrease or cancel meal plan for summer session
Residence halls open 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern for new and returning students
May 12, Sunday
Last day to cancel registration for first summer session (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.
First meal served on board plan (dinner)
Residence halls open 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern for returning students
May 13, Monday
First summer session opening date– classes begin on all campuses
Application for Graduation available for students graduating summer semester. Be sure to apply by the July 15 deadline.
May 17, Friday
Last day to register for first summer session. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
Last day to add a first summer session class
Last day to apply for or change a grading option for first summer session class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail).
Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for first summer session (all first summer session courses removed from the student’s academic record)
Last day to remove (drop) a first summer session class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: May 18 – June 14, students may withdraw from one or more first summer session classes, but the course will remain on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for first summer session (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).
May 18, Saturday
Students may withdraw from one or more first summer session classes through June 14 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with grade of withdrawn and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 60% housing/dining refund
May 21, Tuesday
Summer semester tuition and fees due for students registered by April 30
Last day to enroll in summer semester 3-installment monthly payment plan
Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #1 due
May 25, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 40% housing/dining refund
May 27, Monday
Memorial Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session). Note: Dining halls are closed. Sack meal service available on this day. Sign up at the checker stand by Friday, May 24.
May 31, Friday
Deadline to waive summer semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO Guarantee students
June 14, Friday
Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual class on your first summer session schedule. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
June 19, Wednesday
Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session). Note: Dining halls are closed. Sack meal service available on this day. Sign up at the checker stand by Friday, June 14.
June 21, Friday
Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
Last day to enroll in summer semester 2-installment monthly payment plan
June 28, Friday
Last day to withdraw (drop all first session classes) from the University for first summer session (contact college or regional campus student services office). Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades and no fee adjustment.
Last day to change college/major for summer session I (non-selective majors only)
Last meal served on board plan for first summer session only (dinner)
June 29, Saturday
Last day of classes and closing date for first summer session. Note: Final examinations are scheduled for the last meeting time of each individual class.
First summer session residents must vacate residence halls by noon Eastern
July 3, Wednesday
Deadline noon Eastern for all first summer session grades. Note: The deadline for pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates is Wednesday, August 21.
July 4, Thursday
First summer session grades available
Independence Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session). Note: Dining halls are closed. Sack meal service available on this day. Sign up at the checker stand by Friday, June 28.
July 15, Monday
Last day to apply for graduation for summer semester. Note: official degree conferral date is August 17. Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester. Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by July 15 must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.
July 21, Sunday
Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due
August 24, Saturday
Summer probation status available
Summer Session II (Second Summer Session July 1 - August 17)
February 19, Monday
Summer semester registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern
May 21, Tuesday
Summer semester tuition and fees due for students registered by April 30
Last day to enroll in summer semester 3-installment monthly payment plan
Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #1 due
May 31, Friday
Deadline to waive summer semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO guarantee students
June 21, Friday
Last day to enroll in summer semester 2-installment monthly payment plan
Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
June 28, Friday
Residence halls open 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern for students beginning second summer session
June 30, Sunday
Last day to cancel registration for second summer session (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.
Residence halls open 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for returning students for second summer session
First meal served on board plan for second summer session only (dinner)
July 1, Monday
Second summer session opening date– classes begin on all campuses
Application for Graduation available for students graduating summer semester. Be sure to apply by the July 15 deadline.
July 4, Thursday
Independence Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session). Note: Dining halls are closed. Sack meal service available on this day. Sign up at the checker stand by Friday, June 28.
July 5, Friday
Last day to register for second summer session. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
Last day to add a second summer session class
Last day to apply for or change a grading option for second summer session class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail)
Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for second summer session (all second summer session courses removed from the student’s academic record)
Last day to remove (drop) a second summer session class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: July 6 – August 2, students may withdraw from one or more second summer session classes, but the course will remain on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for second summer session (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).
July 6, Saturday
Students may withdraw from one or more second summer session classes through August 2 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with grade of withdrawn and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 60% housing/dining refund for second session
July 13, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 40% housing/dining refund for second session
July 15, Monday
Last day to apply for graduation for summer semester. Note: Official degree conferral date is August 17. Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester. Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by July 15 must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.
July 21, Sunday
Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #3 due
August 2, Friday
Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual class on your second summer session schedule. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
August 16, Friday
Last day to withdraw (drop all second summer session classes) from the University for second summer session (contact college or regional campus student services office). Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades and no fee adjustment.
Last day to change college/major for summer session II (non-selective majors only)
Last meal served on second and full summer board plan (dinner)
Residence halls close at 8:00 p.m. Eastern
August 17, Saturday
Second session closing date
Last day of classes for second summer session. Note: Final examinations are scheduled for the last meeting time of each individual class.
Official degree conferral date. Note: Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester
August 21, Wednesday
Deadline noon Eastern for full summer semester and second summer session grades, including pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates.
August 22, Thursday
Full summer semester and second summer session grades available
August 24, Saturday
Summer probation status available
Full Summer Semester 2023-24 (May 13 – August 17, 2024)
February 19, Monday
Summer semester registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Eastern
May 9, Thursday
International Student Orientation for new international students entering first summer session or full summer semester
May 10, Friday
Bobcat Student Orientation for new students entering first summer session and full summer semester
Last day to decrease or cancel meal plan for summer session
Residence halls open 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. or new and returning students
May 12, Sunday
Last day to cancel registration for full summer semester (remove all courses and fees). Note: Cancellation of registration is defined as dropping all classes before the first day of classes.
First meal served on board plan (dinner)
Residence halls open 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern for returning students
May 13, Monday
Full summer semester opening date– classes begin on all campuses
Application for Graduation available for students graduating summer semester. Be sure to apply by the July 15 deadline.
May 17, Friday
Last day to add a full summer semester class without instructor’s approval
May 18, Saturday
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 60% housing/dining refund
May 21, Tuesday
Summer semester tuition and fees due for students registered by April 30
Last day to enroll in summer semester 3-installment monthly payment plan
Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #1 due
May 24, Friday
Last day to add a full summer semester class (instructor’s permission required)
Last day to register for full summer semester. Note: Students who are in attendance by this date but fail to complete any registration procedures must pay a $150.00 penalty for retroactive registration correction.
Last day to apply for or change a grading option for full summer semester class (credit to audit, audit to credit, pass/fail to regular grade option, or regular grade option to pass/fail)
Last day to receive partial fee adjustment (80%) of registration fees for complete withdrawal from the University for full summer semester (all full summer semester courses removed from the student’s academic record)
Last day to remove (drop) a full summer semester class from student’s academic record with possible fee adjustment. Note: May 25 – July 19 students may withdraw from one or more full summer semester classes, but the course will remain on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
Last day to opt-out of Digital Course Materials for full summer session (remove digital content fees associated with Inclusive Access).
May 25, Saturday
Students may withdraw from one or more full summer semester classes through July 19 (last day to withdraw from an individual class). Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with grade of withdrawn and continues to be used in the calculation of tuition and fees. Corrected registration that results in increased hours could increase tuition.
Last day to check out of residence hall to receive 40% housing/dining refund
May 27, Monday
Memorial Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session). Note: Dining halls are closed. Sack meal service available on this day. Sign up at the checker stand by Friday, May 24.
May 31, Friday
Deadline to waive summer semester health insurance and/or Student Legal Service
Deadline to waive WellBeing Plan for non-OHIO Guarantee students
June 19, Wednesday
Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session). Note: Dining halls are closed. Sack meal service available on this day. Sign up at the checker stand by Friday, June 14.
June 21, Friday
Summer semester monthly payment plan installment #2 due
Last day to enroll in summer semester 2-installment monthly payment plan
July 4, Thursday
Independence Day holiday (University offices officially closed; classes not in session). Note: Dining halls are closed. Sack meal service available on this day. Sign up at the checker stand by Friday, June 28.
July 15, Monday
Last day to apply for graduation for summer semester. Note: Official degree conferral date is August 17. Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester. Students who want to graduate this semester but fail to apply for graduation by July 15 must pay a $100.00 fine to have their graduation application processed.
July 19, Friday
Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual class on your full summer semester schedule. Note: Course remains on student’s academic record with a withdrawn grade and no fee adjustment.
August 16, Friday
Last day to withdraw (drop all full summer semester classes) from the University for full summer semester (contact college or regional campus student services office). Note: Courses remain on student’s academic record with withdrawn grades and no fee adjustment.
Last day to change college/major for full summer semester (non-selective majors only)
Last meal served on second and full summer board plan (dinner)
Residence halls close at 8:00 p.m. Eastern
August 17, Saturday
Full summer semester and second session closing date
Last day of classes and closing date for full summer semester. Note: Final examinations are scheduled for the last meeting time of each individual class.
Official degree conferral date for summer sessions and full summer semester. Note: Commencement is held at the conclusion of fall semester.
August 21, Wednesday
Deadline noon Eastern for all full summer semester and second session grades, including pending grades from previous terms for degree candidates.
August 22, Thursday
Full summer semester and second summer session grades available
August 24, Saturday
Summer probation status available