UOFSC Academic Calendar is here so that you know the various activities that will be going on in the school and even the non-academic activities.
The Academic Calendar is nothing other than the University’s official publication, and provides information about courses, programs, and graduation requirements, as well as UM and faculty/school-specific laws, regulations, and policies.
The Calendar serves as a guide for individuals who are considering or have already applied for admission to the University or college, as well as those who have registered for classes there. It also serves as a reference for professors and students at the university. In essence, this Calendar outlines how the school plans to conduct itself throughout each academic year.
Contents
UOFSC Academic Calendar 2023-2024
Fall 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Faculty Reporting Date | Aug. 16, Wednesday |
| New Student Convocation | Aug. 23, Wednesday |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 24, Thursday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 30, Wednesday |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 4, Monday |
| Last day to apply for December graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Midpoint in Semester | Oct. 16, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Oct. 19 – 20, Thursday – Friday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 8, Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 22 – 26, Wednesday – Sunday |
| Last Day of Classes | Dec. 8, Friday |
| Reading Day | Dec. 9, Saturday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | Dec. 11 – 16, Monday – Saturday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | Dec. 18, Monday |
Spring 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Jan. 8, Monday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 15, Monday |
| Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 16, Tuesday |
| Midpoint in Semester | February 29, Thursday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 3 – 10, Sunday – Sunday |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 25, Monday |
| Last day to apply for May graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Awards Day | April 18, Thursday |
| Last Day of Classes | April 22, Monday |
| Reading Day | April 23, Tuesday |
| Final Examinations (includes exams on Saturday) | April 24 – May 1, Wednesday – Wednesday |
| Commencement Exercises in Columbia | May 3 – 4, Friday – Saturday |
Summer 2024
Please refer to your campus calendars or records office for summer class dates or Self Service Carolina (SSC) for summer schedule information (available Spring 2024).
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 27, Monday |
| Last day to apply for Summer graduation | Graduation Application Deadline |
| Independence Day Holiday (no classes) | July 4, Thursday |
| Summer Graduation (note – there is no Summer Commencement Exercise) | August 15, Thursday |
Spring 2024 Registration Dates: Columbia Campus
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | Sept. 22, Friday |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | Sept. 22, Friday |
| Graduate Student Time Tickets the Week of | Nov. 6, Monday |
| Undergraduate Student Time Tickets the Week of | Nov. 13, Monday |
Summer and Fall 2024 Registration Dates: Columbia Campus
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Class Schedule Activated in Self Service Carolina (SSC) | TBD |
| SCHC Advisor Registration Begins | TBD |
| Graduate Student Time Tickets the Week of | April 1, Monday |
| Undergraduate Student Time Tickets the Week of | April 8, Monday |
Payment Deadlines
The dates listed below are for classes that meet for the full term during the Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 semester. Each part of term has specific drop, add, and refund dates. Review your schedule in Self Service Carolina (SSC) to determine the part of term for your classes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall 2023: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Aug. 30, Wednesday |
| Fall 2023: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Nov. 8, Wednesday |
| Spring 2024: Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of “W” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | Jan. 16, Tuesday |
| Spring 2024: Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of “WF” being recorded (Part of Term 30) | March 25, Monday |
Holidays 2023-24
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Sept. 4, Monday |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Oct. 19 – 20, Thursday – Friday |
| Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) | Nov. 22 – 26, Wednesday – Sunday |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day (no classes) | Jan. 15, Monday |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 3 – 10, Sunday – Sunday |
| Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) | May 27, Monday |
| Independence Day Holiday (no classes) | July 4, Thursday |
Final Exams:Â Columbia Campus
