This page outlines the VCU Academic Calendar for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Academic Calendar on this page lists all relevant holidays, breaks, class start and end dates, as well as Registration and Bursar dates. It provides a comprehensive schedule of activities for an academic year, including final exam week, breaks, and the end of the semester.
Bear this in mind, the academic calendar helps everyone remember important dates and events. Students, teachers, and staff rely on it to know when things are happening at school. It’s not just for people on campus; it also gives information to parents, former students, and new students who are thinking about coming to the school.
This calendar is important because it shows what life is like at the school and helps people decide if they want to be part of it. So, it’s a very useful tool that makes the school experience better for everyone.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university in Richmond, Virginia. VCU was founded in 1838 as the medical department of Hampden–Sydney College, becoming the Medical College of Virginia in 1854. In 1968, the Virginia General Assembly merged MCV with the Richmond Professional Institute, founded in 1917, to create Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2022, more than 28,000 students pursued 217 degree and certificate programs through VCU’s 11 schools and three colleges. The VCU Health System supports health care education, research, and patient care.
VCU had a record $405 million in sponsored research funding in the fiscal year 2022 and is classified among “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity”. Twenty-eight graduate and first-professional programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the country. VCU’s athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I and are collectively known as the VCU Rams. They are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The VCU campus includes historic buildings such as the Ginter House, now used by the school’s provost.
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VCU Academic Calendar 2023-2024 (Spring & Summer)
Spring 2023
| R-M | Dec 22 – Jan 2 | University closed |
| Sa | 7 | Holiday intersession classes end |
| F | 13 | January Term classes end [This is a new entry] |
| M | 16 | University closed |
| T | 17 | Classes begin MCV campus students – follow departmental schedule |
| T-M | 17 – 23 | Add/drop and late registration |
| T-M | 24 – Feb 13 | Progress reports due for undergraduate students in need of academic support [This is a date change] |
| W | 25 | Deadline for dean/departmental offices to submit all approved undergraduate change of major requests effective for the spring 2023 semester |
| F | 27 | Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for May degrees |
| F | 27 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays* |
| M | 6 | February Miniterm classes begin (last day to add/drop February Miniterm is February 7) [This is a new entry] |
| T | 14 | Summer semester advance registration begins |
| M | 20 | Spring Miniterm classes begin (last day to add/drop Spring Miniterm is February 21) [This is a new entry] |
| Sn-Sn | 5 – 12 | Spring break for both campuses |
| F | 17 | Midterm grades due |
| F | 17 | February Miniterm classes end (last day to withdraw from February Miniterm classes or choose the Pass/Fail option) [This is a new entry] |
| M | 20 | March Miniterm classes begin (last day to add/drop March Miniterm is March 21) [This is a new entry] |
| F | 24 | Last day to withdraw from a course with a mark of “W” – both campuses (except for courses not scheduled for the full semester) |
| F | 24 | Deadline to request the Pass/Fail option for courses [This is a new entry] |
| T | 28 | Fall semester advance registration begins |
| F | 21 | Spring Miniterm classes end (last day to withdraw from Spring Miniterm classes or choose the Pass/Fail option) [This is a new entry] |
| F | 21 | March Miniterm classes end (last day to withdraw from March Miniterm classes or choose the Pass/Fail option) [This is a new entry] |
| T | 2 | Last day of classes – Monroe Park campus [This is an entry change] |
| W | 3 | Reading day – Monroe Park campus [This is an entry change] |
| R-R | 4 – 11 | Final examinations – Monroe Park campus |
| F | 5 | Last day of classes – MCV campus |
| Sa | 6 | Last day for grades of incomplete to be converted from fall semester |
| M-F | 8 – 12 | Final examinations – MCV campus |
| R-Sn | 11 – 14 | May School and Departmental commencement ceremonies |
| F | 12 | Final deadline to submit all materials for thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School, including the ETD form, upload of thesis/dissertation to VCU Scholars Compass, and Survey of Earned Doctorates (for Ph.D. students only). Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense, and school/college dean approval. [This is an entry change] |
| Sa | 13 | May universitywide commencement ceremony |
| T | 16 | Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices |
| Sa | 20 | Official date for certifying May diplomas |
| M-F | 22 – Jun 9 | 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M-R | 22 – Jun 22 | 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M-R | 22 – Jul 13 | 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) [This is an entry change] |
| W | 24 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session* |
| F | 26 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week and 8-week sessions* |
| M | 29 | University closed |
| M-W | 12 – Jul 12 | 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M-R | 12 – Jul 20 | 6-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M-R | 12 – Aug 3 | 8-week session, classes beginning 3 p.m. or later (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) [This is an entry change] |
| F | 16 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week, 6-week and 8-week sessions* |
| M | 19 | University closed [This is a new entry] |
| M-R | 26 – Jul 27 | 5-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| F | 30 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 5-week session* |
| F | 30 | Last day for degree candidates to submit graduation applications for August degrees |
| T | 4 | University closed |
| R-F | 13 – Aug 11 | 4 1/2-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| M | 17 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 4 1/2-week session* |
| M-F | 24 – Aug 11 | 3-week session (add/drop & withdraw deadlines) |
| W | 26 | Deadline for students to provide advance written notification to instructors of intent to observe religious holidays – 3-week session* |
| F | 11 | Final deadline to submit all materials for thesis/dissertation to the Graduate School, including the ETD form, upload of thesis/dissertation to VCU Scholars Compass, and Survey of Earned Doctorates (for Ph.D. students only). Check with the graduate program director regarding internal schedules for submission of copy, defense, and school/college dean approval. [This is an entry change] |
| F | 11 | Summer sessions end |
| T | 15 | Final grades are due by noon using Faculty eServices |
| Sa | 19 | Official date for certifying August diplomas |
Important Information: University calendars are accurate at the time of publication/posting, but subject to change. Some school and/or departmental calendars may differ from the university’s academic calendar. Please check with the specific program of study to ensure the appropriate calendar is followed.
FAQs on VCU Academic Calendar 2023-2024 (Spring & Summer)
How long is a semester at VCU?
Virginia Commonwealth University is on a semester system. Semester systems are typically around 14-16 weeks long. They consist of 3 terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
How do I check my VCU schedule?
To view your schedule, click on the Schedule and Options tab within the Register for Classes site.
What is the purpose of VCU?
The VCU is used to control vehicle functions in complex vehicle wiring systems, or as a gateway between separate CAN buses. It handles tasks such as analyzing and controlling the lighting system, or providing the required protection against theft.
What school does VCU stand for?
Virginia Commonwealth University
How long is per semester?
A semester is a calendar that divides the academic year into 15 – 17 week terms. There are generally two semesters per academic year: Fall (beginning in August or September) and Spring (beginning in January).
