Hi welcome to the FSU Academic Calendar 2023 page. Here we have listed all of the activities conducted by the school for you.
Each academic calendar specifies the dates when students can sign up for, drop, or withdraw from classes.
However, your primary motivation for using an academic calendar will be scheduling your time and practicing time management.
According to PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, academic calendars “are systems that academic institutions use to define the landmark dates driving much of their day-to-day business.” Colleges and universities establish calendar dates for payments and financial aid applications. These dates encompass critical information such as the first and last day of classes, holidays, and graduation commencements.
An academic calendar serves as a reminder of important events for students, instructors, and staff throughout the academic year and semester. It also benefits parents, alumni, and potential students.
Each educational institution creates its own academic calendar with specific dates. For example, one college might commence classes on August 30, while another begins on September 6. Nevertheless, these organizations may also follow similar schedules, such as observing holidays like Thanksgiving.
FSU Academic Calendar 2023
Note: Dates and times listed below are subject to change. Please refer to http://registrar.fsu.edu/registration_guide/fall/academic_calendar/ for the most up-to-date information.
Note: Panama City Campus students must convert all times listed to Central Time unless already noted.
The Drop/Add Period Is Extended to September 7, 2023. See the calendar entry below at August 26.
Feb. 27, 2023 | Open enrollment for Fall-Only and Annual Health Insurance began. |
Mar. 6–May 12, 2023 | Registration for currently enrolled and readmitted degree-seeking students. See “Enrollment Appointments” in this Registration Guide. |
July 17–August 11, 2023 | Registration re-opens for currently enrolled and readmitted degree-seeking students. See “Enrollment Appointments” in this Registration Guide. |
Aug. 1, 2023 | Last day for community college and FSU students to submit Fall 2023 transient applications. |
Aug. 15, 2023 | Fall Only/Annual Health Insurance coverage begins. |
Aug. 17, 2023 | Last day to submit waivers or billings for Financial Aid Early Disbursement. |
Aug. 18, 2023 | Residence Halls open at 9:00 a.m. |
Aug. 22, 2023 | Financial Aid Early Disbursement available from federal, private, and institutional aid via EFT. |
Aug. 26–Sept. 7, 2023 | EXTENDED Drop/Add. Begins 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 26 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 7. This extension applies to all campuses and locations, face-to-face classes, online classes, the College of Law, and College of Medicine. NOTE: College of Medicine MD and PA students should consult with their Dean’s Office if they need a schedule adjustment. Students should monitor their schedules when classes resume, making any adjustments needed before Drop\Add closes. |
Aug. 27, 2023 | New Student Convocation, Panama City Campus, Holley Academic Center, (Time TBD). |
Aug. 28, 2023 | Classes Begin. Last day to file for a change in residency status. |
Aug. 28–31, 2023 | Late Registration ($100.00 late registration fee). |
Aug. 31, 2023 | Fourth Day of Classes. Last day to cancel enrollment and have fees removed. Last day to add a class without academic dean’s permission. |
Sept. 1, 2023 | Fifth Day of Classes. |
Sept. 4, 2023 | Labor Day—No Classes. |
Sept. 6, 2023 | First day to apply for financial aid deferments and delayed delivery loans. |
Sept. 7, 2023 | EXTENDED Drop/Add closes at 11:59 p.m. Last day to submit department waivers or billings. Last day to request VA deferment from VA representative at the Student Veterans Center. |
Sept. 11-Sept. 22, 2023 | Fall 2023 Graduation Application Period. Apply online at https://my.fsu.edu. |
Sept. 15, 2023 | Last day to request change to or cancellation of Fall-Only or Annual Student Health Insurance. Open enrollment for Fall-Only and Annual Health Insurance ends. Last day to pay or defer tuition, housing, or fees for all students, including veterans who are not using a veteran deferment, without a $100.00 late fee. Veterans should contact a VA representative with questions. |
Sept. 16, 2023 | Late-payment fees for tuition assessed. Students who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to reach out to Student Business Services for additional support at [email protected]. |
Sept. 22, 2023 | Last day to apply for Fall 2023 Graduation. Apply online at https://my.fsu.edu. |
Sept. 25, 2023 | Spring 2024 Registration Guide available. Spring 2024 course listings available on Course Lookup system. Open enrollment for Spring Health Insurance begins. Non-payment-of-tuition schedule cancellations processed for students without a tuition deferment. |
Oct. 6, 2023 | Financial Aid deferments expire. Full tuition payment must be received to avoid a late payment fee. Final payment deadline for two-payment installment contracts. |
Oct. 6–8, 2023 | Family Weekend. |
Oct. 9, 2023 | Registration for Spring 2024 Begins. |
Oct. 13, 2023 | End of the Seventh Week of the Term. Last day to submit form requesting S/U grading or to change S/U option back to a regular grade. Last day to reduce course load without the permission of academic dean. Dean’s permission required to drop below 12 credit hours. Last day to drop a course without receiving a grade. Last day to withdraw from school without receiving a grade. Last day to petition to reinstate class schedule cancelled for nonpayment of tuition. Last day for doctoral students to take and pass their preliminary examination to add or convert dissertation hours for the current semester. |
Oct. 16, 2023 | Non-payment-of-tuition schedule cancellations processed for students who had deferments that expired. |
Oct. 20–22, 2023 | Homecoming—No Classes after 1:00 p.m. |
Oct. 30, 2023 | Last day to submit doctoral dissertation or treatise for pre-defense format review. |
Nov. 6, 2023 | Final payment deadline for students on a three-payment installment plan. |
Nov. 9, 2023 | End of the Eleventh Week of the Term. Deadline for FAMU-FSU College of Engineering late drop with dean’s permission. |
Nov. 10, 2023 | Veterans’ Day Observed—No Classes. |
Nov. 13, 2023 | Last day to submit master’s thesis for pre-defense format review. |
Nov. 17, 2023 | End of the Twelfth Week of the Term. Deadline for late drop with dean’s permission. |
Nov. 22–26, 2023 | Thanksgiving Day Holiday—No Classes. |
Nov. 27, 2023 | Last day for submission of the post-defense, final content-approved thesis, dissertation, or treatise and required forms. |
Dec. 1, 2023 | Last day for community college and FSU students to submit Spring 2024 transient applications. |
Dec. 6, 2023 | Final payment deadline for students on a four-payment installment plan. |
Dec. 8, 2023 | Last Day of Classes. Last day to petition academic dean for a reduction in course load. Last day to officially withdraw from the University. Last day to apply for AA Degree at the Office of Undergraduate Studies, UCA 3400. Veteran’s Deferments expire. Full tuition payment must be received to avoid a late payment fee. |
Dec. 11–15, 2023 | Final Exam Week. |
Dec. 12, 2023 | Last day for thesis, dissertation, and treatise students to receive Official Final Clearance in the Manuscript Clearance Portal. |
Dec. 15, 2023 | Fall Term Ends. Last day to submit extensions for incomplete (I) grades by 4:00 p.m. Last day to turn in ServScript hours online. Commencement (Doctoral), 9:00 a.m. Commencement (Bachelor, Master, Specialist), 2:00 p.m. Commencement (Bachelor, Master, Specialist), 7:00 p.m. |
Dec. 16, 2023 | Diplomas dated this date. Residence Halls close at noon. |
Dec. 19, 2023 | Online Grades due by 4:00 p.m. |
Dec. 20, 2023 | Grades available Online. |