Hi welcome to the UNF Academic Calendar for 2023-2024 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 institutions may also follow similar schedules, such as observing holidays like Thanksgiving.
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UNF Academic Calendar 2023-2024
Fall 2023
| August 7 | Faculty Contract Year Begins  (9-month) |
| August 21 | Classes begin for fall – add/drop begins for students |
| August 21 | Early Alert opens |
| August 23 | Last day students can add to wait list Chairs can manually move students from wait list |
| August 25 | Add/Drop week ends |
| September 1 | Academic Activity closes |
| September 4 | Labor Day holiday (University closed) |
| September 6 | Academic Activity Reopens |
| September 8 | Last day to add, reinstate or transfer classes Deadline to submit P&T cases in Interfolio |
| September 15 | Deadline for students to withdraw with a 25% refund (complete withdrawal from all courses) |
| September 25 | Early Alert Due |
| October 2 | Mid Term Grading Opens |
| October 6 | Fall 2023 Grad Application Deadline |
| October 10 | Deadline to submit mid-term grades for students at 10 am |
| October 15 | Deadline to submit textbook orders for Spring term |
| October 9-10 | Non Instructional Fall Break |
| October 17 | Final grades due – 1H (10 am) |
| October 31 | Deadline to submit Sabbatical/PDL applications to Academic Affairs |
| November 1 | Submission for Core GE Syllabus for Spring |
| November 3 | Spring class schedule on web |
| November 3 | Registration time tickets available in myWings |
| November 10-11 | Veteran’s Day (University closed) |
| November 9 | Deadline to withdraw with no refund (1,2H) |
| November 13 | Registration for spring begins by time ticket |
| November 22 | Non-instructional day (no classes) |
| November 23-25 | Thanksgiving Break (no classes) |
| Nov 25-Dec 8 | Student Evaluation of Instruction (ISQ) |
| November 20 | Open Registration for spring |
| December 8 | Fall Classes end |
| December 9-15 | Saturday to Friday. Final exam week. |
| December 15 | Commencement Fall term ends |
| December 19 | Grades due from the departments by 10 am |
| December 21 | Deadline to return fall suspension lists |
| December 22 | Fall grades available for students |
Spring 2024
| January 8 | Classes begin for spring – add/drop begins for students |
| January 8 | Early Alert opens |
| January 10 | Last day students added to waitlist Academic Activity begins |
| January 12 | Add/Drop week ends |
| January 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (University closed) |
| January 19 | Academic Activity closes |
| January 23 | Academic Activity reopens |
| January 26 | Last day to late add, reinstate, transfer |
| February 2 | Deadline for students to withdraw with a 25% refund (complete withdrawal) Full Term only |
| February 12 | Early Alert closes |
| February 27 | Deadline to submit mid-term grades for students 10 am |
| March 15 | Deadline for Textbook orders for Summer term |
| March 15 | Submission for Core GE Syllabus-Summer A and C |
| March 18-23 | SPRING BREAKÂ |
| March 29 | Deadline to reinstate |
| April 13-26 | Student Evaluation of Instruction (ISQs) |
| April 15 | Summer and Fall 2024 Registration begins by time ticket |
| April 15 | Deadline for Textbook orders for Fall term Submission of Core GE Syllabus for Summer B |
| April 22 | Summer and Fall 2024 Open Registration begins Grad applications open |
| April 26 | Classes end |
| April 27-May 3 | Saturday to Friday. Final exam week. |
| May 3 | Commencement Spring term ends Faculty Contract Date (9-month) ends |
| May 7 | Grades due from the departments by 10 am |
Summer 2024
| May 9 | Suspension Lists due |
| May 13 | First day of classes Summer A&C, 8 and 10 week classes Add/Drop begins |
| May 16 | Academic Activity begins |
| May 17 | Add/Drop ends Deadline for students to add/drop from summer A&C, 11:59 pm Chairs can manually move students from wait list |
| May 24 | Academic Activity closes |
| May 27 | Memorial Day holiday (University closed) |
| May 29 | Academic Activity reopens |
| May 31 | Last date to late add, reinstate or transfer A & C |
| June 7 | Academic Activity closes (summer A) Deadline for students to withdraw from summer A with no refund Deadline for complete withdrawal summer C with 25% refund |
| June 14 | Deadline for students to withdraw from the 8 week summer term with no refund Summer Grad application deadline |
| June 19 | Juneteenth – non instructional/no classes |
| June 21 | Summer A classes end |
| June 24 | First day of classes summer B Add/drop begins summer B |
| June 25 | Grades input for summer A at 10 am |
| June 27 | Academic Activity opens (summer B) |
| June 28 | Add/drop ends for summer B Chairs can manually move students from wait list |
| July 1 | Submission of Core GE Syllabus for Fall |
| July 4 | Independence Day holiday (university closed) |
| July 5 | 8 week classes end |
| July 9 | Academic Activity Reopens |
| July 12 | Deadline to withdraw Summer C Last day to add, reinstate, transfer Summer B |
| July 19 | Deadline to withdraw from Summer B 10-week classes end |
| August 3 | Commencement Classes and term ends for summer sessions B&C |
| August 6 | Grades due from departments by 10 am |
| August 19 | Fall 2024 (classes begin) Add/Drop week begins |
Academic Chair Calendar
| Month | Â CBA Topic | CBA Article | Deadline Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | Spring submission deadline for ALCs and GALCs Deadline for faculty textbook adoptions for summer terms Submission for Core GE syllabus for Summer A and C Develop course schedule for fall (ensure schedule meets needs for students projected to graduate in near terms) Departmental “explore the major” event/activity Course Schedule due for Fall | March 1 March 15 March 15 Early March Early March Mid March | |
| April | Distribute to Faculty Form/Format for Annual Evaluation (include any returning visitors) Distribute to Library Faculty Annual Report of Activities form found in CBA H1-1 | 18.5(a) H1-1 | April 1 April 1 |
| Communication of Assignment. Provide faculty a general written statement of their annual assignment of responsibilities in teaching, research/scholarship/creative activities, professional service, and other duties assigned for that year, including a percentage effort for each area of the assignment. (See examples on the ASA page UNF: Council of Chairs under Quick Links, Resources) For Library faculty, distribute assignment form Appendix H1-2 | 14.3(a) H1-2 | April 1 April 1 | |
| Deadline for faculty textbook adoptions for fall term Submission for Core GE syllabus for Summer B Candidates notify chair no later than 4/15 of intention to go up for tenure or promotion | April 15 April 15 April 15 | ||
| Early Winter Mid-Spring | Colleague Tenure Appraisal (also known as mid-tenure review)
| 20.7(b) | Early February February/March of Candidate’s Third Year |
| Chairs complete faculty FARS “other actions” Registration begins for Summer and Fall; Monitor waitlists and priortize students projected to graduate (adjuct caps or add sections) Registration campaign for first year FTIC students: Department and dean’s office |  First/Second week of April End of April End of April | ||
| May | HIPs Course Tagging for Spring courses and ALL AY courses Suspension decisions due Communicate Change in Summer Teaching Assignment | 14.5(b) | May 1 Early May No Later than 4 Weeks before start date |
| ISQ Results Available | 18.5(a) | By May 15 (to be incorporated into annual evaluations) | |
| May-July | Develop a plan to assess and address courses and course sections offered across the Academic Year with high DFW rates. Review unresolved Incomplete Grades wich focus on cohort students and “I” grades assigned by faculty no longer at UNF Determine which courses may benefit from Supplemental Instruction PASS an dTutoring support and conenct with SASS Connect faculty to OFE for instructional design and teaching support in annual evaluations | May – July | |
| June | Faculty to submit Annual Performance Self-Evaluation Library Faculty to submit Annual Report of Activities FARS system opens FARS information sessoins | 18.5(b) 19.5(b) | June 1 June 1 Mid June Late June |
| Check in with Tenure and Promotion candidates regarding list of external reviewers to do over the summer | Late June | ||
| July | Summer submission deadline for ALCs and GALCs Provide library faculty with Annual Performance Evaluation FARS system closes Submission for Core GE syllabus for fall Course Schedule opens for Spring | 19.5(e) | July 1 July 1 Late July July 1 Early July |
| Provide faculty with Annual Performance Evaluation Provide pre-tenure faculty with Tenure Appraisals (Chair’s Appraisal) separate from Evaluation – Progress Toward Tenure (see example on tenure appraisal) Prepare staff evaluations | 18.5(e) 20.7(a) | July 15 July 15 | |
| Final Assignment Letter for fall to be communicated in writing Communicate any change in teaching assignment for fall to faculty member | 14.4(b) 14.5(b) | No later than 6 weeks before start of fall term No later than 4 weeks before start of fall term | |
| August | Plan events for the academic year to foster and enhance students’ sense of belonging to your major. Remind faculty about the importance of submitting eArly Academic Alerts (EAA). EAA is open the first 6 weeks of term. Notify third-year faculty and department faculty of upcoming Colleagues’ Appraisal (mid-tenure review) Complete entry of Faculty Ratings into Faculty Ratings system in MyWings Review unresolved incomplete grades with focus on cohort students and ‘I’ grades assigned by faculty no longer at UNF | 20.7(b)(2) | Early August Beginning of fall term (Mid-August) |
| Deadline for Library faculty and supervisor to sign Assigned Activities Form | 19.2(b)(4) | August 15 | |
| September | Fall submission deadline for ALCs and GALCs Deadline for faculty to complete “Acknowledgement of Receipt of Evaluative Materials” and return to Chair Professional Development Funding distributed to academic departments Course Schedule due for Spring (ensure schedule meets needs for students projected to graduate in near terms (e.g., frequent/consistent offerings of program requirements) Departmental welcome activity/event for first-year students declaring your major Late Add deadline (to late add a course) Fall | 18.5(f) | September 1 September 1Last week of Sept or 1st week of OctEnd of 3rd week of term/part of term |
| Deadline for chair to distribute Travel Expense Reimbursement Report to faculty | 16.1(d) | September 30 | |
| October | Deadline for finalized copy of evaluation | 18.5(h) | October 1 |
| Deadline for Faculty textbook adoptions for spring term Remind faculty to submit Midterm Grades (S/U) and to discuss with students what they should do in the case of a U-Grade Assess courses with high proportion of Unsatisfactory Midterm Grades; reach out to faculty to determine if support is needed Deadline for faculty to submit sabbatical/pdl applications | October 15 Mid-October Mid-October End of October | ||
| November | If possible, the final assignment for spring shall be communicated Submission of Core GE syllabus for spring | 14.4(b) | No later than 6 weeks prior to start of sp November 1 2nd or 3rd week of November Late November |
| December | Communicate to faculty any change to spring assignment Course Schedule opens for Summer Suspension decisions due | 14.5(b) | No later than 4 weeks prior to start of sp Early December Mid-December |
| January | Budget Cycle begins Communication campaign with unregistered first-year FTIC students: departments and deans Remind faculty to submit Early Academic Alerts (EAA) where applicable Course Schedule opens for Fall Late Add deadline SpringReview unresolved Incomplete Grades with focus on cohort students and ‘I’ grades assigned by faculty no longer at UNF | No deadline – process over months Early JanuaryLate January 4 weeks after pre-cert opens (usually week 12 in spring) Late January | |
| February | Course Schedule Due for Summer Remind faculty to submit Midterm Grades (S/U) and to discuss with students what they should do in the case of a U-grade Assess courses with high proportion of Unsatisfactory Midterm Grades; reach out to faculty to determine if support is needed Departmental welcome activity/event for first-year students declaring your major | Early February Mid-FebruaryLate February |
2023-24 Online ISQ Schedule
| Activity | Fall 2023 Term | Spring 2024 Term | Summer 2024 Session A | Summer 2024 Session B&C | 8-Week Session | 10-Week Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Evaluation Period-Full Term | Saturday, November 25, 2023 | Saturday, April 13, 2024 | June 8, 2024 | July 21, 2024 | June 22, 2024 | July 6, 2024 |
| Â Open Evaluation Period – 1st Half Session | Saturday, September 30, 2023
| Saturday, February 17, 2024
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| Â Open Evaluation Period – 2nd Half Session | Saturday, November 25, 2023 | Saturday, April 13, 2024 | ||||
| Close Evaluation Period – Full Term | Friday, December 8, 2023 | Friday, April 26, 2024 | June 21, 2024 | August 2, 2024 | July 5, 2024 | July 19, 2024 |
| Close Evaluation Period – 1st Half Session | Friday, October 13, 2023 | Friday, March 1, 2024 | ||||
| Close Evaluation Period – 2nd Half Session | Friday, December 8, 2023 | Friday, April 26, 2024 |
The UNF Academic Calendar provides pertinent information such as class start and end dates, registration periods. For further information on this please visit the school website.
