2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Fall 2023
| Important Dates | Full 15-Weeks (Session 01) |
First 7-Weeks (Session 71) |
Second 7-Weeks (Session 72) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of the Session | 08/28 - Monday | 08/28 - Monday | 10/23 - Monday |
| First Day of Add/Drop | 08/28 - Monday | 08/28 - Monday | 10/23 - Monday |
| Last Day of Add/Drop | 09/05 - Tuesday | 08/30 - Wednesday | 10/25 - Wednesday |
| First Day of Course Withdrawal | 09/06 - Wednesday | 09/01 - Thursday | 10/26 - Thursday |
| Last Day of Course Withdrawal | 10/25 - Wednesday | 09/23 - Saturday | 11/18 - Saturday |
| Last Day to Elect Audit or Pass/Fail | 10/25 - Wednesday | 09/23 - Saturday | 11/18 - Saturday |
| Reading / Tentative Make-Up Days 1 | 12/09 - Saturday 12/10 - Sunday |
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| Last Day of the Session | 12/11 - Monday | 10/15 - Sunday | 12/16 - Saturday |
| First Day of Final Exams | 12/12 - Tuesday | Last Day of Class | Last Day of Class |
| Last Day of Final Exams | 12/16 - Saturday | ||
| UGRD NG/IP Grades Convert to F 2 | 10/27 - Friday | Same date for all sessions (Undergraduate Courses) | |
| GRAD NG/IP Work Due 3 | 12/01 - Friday | Same date for all session (Graduate Courses) | |
| Graduate Commencement | TBD | Please refer to the Commencement Website for more detailed information regarding individual ceremonies. | |
| Undergraduate Commencement | TBD | ||
1 Classes regularly scheduled to meet on Saturday (12/09) and/or Sunday (12/10) will
be held.
2 If a Change of Grade is not submitted by the date indicated, the grade of NG/IP will
be replaced with a F for all undergraduate courses. Students are required
to work with their instructor to determine a due date for all outstanding work.
3 Students assigned a grade of NG/IP for graduate-level courses are required to submit
all outstanding assignments by the date indicated, unless the instructor
establishes an earlier date
Holiday/Non-Class Days
| Holiday/Break | Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | 09/04/2023 | Monday | University Closed and No Classes |
| Fall Break | 10/16/2023 – 10/17/2023 | Monday – Tuesday | No Classes |
| Thanksgiving Break | 11/22/2023 – 11/26/2023 | Wednesday – Sunday | No Classes (University Closed on 11/23) |
Access a list of major religious holidays with work restrictions. Several religions prohibit working on certain holidays. Please try to avoid conflicts in scheduling major meetings, exams and other major events and work with students, faculty, and staff West Chester University to accommodate these observances.
Winter 2023/2024
| Important Dates | Full 5-Weeks (Session 01)* |
Last 3-Weeks (Session 31)** |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of the Session | 12/18/2023 - Monday | 01/02/2024 - Tuesday |
| First Day of Add/Drop | 12/18/2023 - Monday | 01/02/2024 - Tuesday |
| Last Day of Add/Drop | 12/19/2023 - Tuesday | 01/02/2024 - Tuesday |
| First Day of Course Withdrawal | 12/20/2023 - Wednesday | 01/03/2024 - Wednesday |
| Last Day of Course Withdrawal | 01/10/2024 - Wednesday | 01/12/2024 - Friday |
| Last Day to Elect Audit or Pass/Fail | 01/10/2024 - Wednesday | 01/12/2024 - Friday |
| Last Day of Session Withdrawal | 01/18/2024 - Thursday | 01/18/2024 - Thursday |
| Last Day of the Session | 01/21/2024 - Sunday | 01/21/2024 - Sunday |
| Final Exams | Last Day of Class | Last Day of Class |
* Courses built in Session 01 should consist of 15 instructional days. This session
spans more than 15 instructional days to permit faculty to determine the start and
end date of their courses.
** Undergraduate courses must have approval to be taught in condensed format
Holiday/Non-Class Days
| Holiday/Break | Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Break | 12/23/23 - 01/01/23 | Saturday - Monday | University Closed and No Classes |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/15/2023 | Monday | University Closed and No Classes |
Access a list of major religious holidays with work restrictions. Several religions prohibit working on certain holidays. Please try to avoid conflicts in scheduling major meetings, exams and other major events and work with students, faculty, and staff to accommodate these observances.
Spring 2024
| Important Dates | Full 15-Weeks (Session 01) |
First 7-Weeks (Session 71) |
Second 7-Weeks (Session 72) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of the Session | 01/22 - Monday | 01/22 - Monday | 03/18 - Monday |
| First Day of Add/Drop | 01/22 - Monday | 01/22 - Monday | 03/18 - Monday |
| Last Day of Add/Drop | 01/30 - Tuesday | 01/24 - Wednesday | 03/20 - Wednesday |
| First Day of Course Withdrawal | 01/31 - Wednesday | 01/25 - Thursday | 03/21 - Thursday |
| Last Day of Course Withdrawal | 03/25 - Monday | 02/17 - Saturday | 04/13 - Saturday |
| Last Day to Elect Audit or Pass/Fail | 03/25 - Monday | 02/17 - Saturday | 04/13 - Saturday |
| Last Day of Session Withdrawal | 04/29 - Monday | 03/04 - Monday | 04/29 - Monday |
| Reading / Tentative Make-Up Days 1 | 05/04 - Saturday 05/05 - Sunday |
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| Last Day of the Session | 05/05 - Sunday | 03/10 - Sunday | 05/05 - Sunday |
| First Day of Final Exams | 05/06 - Monday | Last Day of Class | Last Day of Class |
| Last Day of Final Exams | 05/10 - Friday | ||
| UGRAD NG/IP Grades Convert to F 2 | 03/29 - Friday | Same date for all Sessions (Undergraduate Courses) | |
| GRAD NG/IP Work Due 3 | 05/03 - Friday | Same date for all Sessions (Graduate Courses) | |
| Graduate Commencement | TBD | Please refer to the Commencement Website for more detailed information regarding individual ceremonies | |
| Undergraduate Commencement | TBD | ||
1 Classes regularly scheduled to meet on Saturday (05/04) and/or Sunday (05/05) will
be held.
2 If a Change of Grade is not submitted by the date indicated, the grade of NG/IP will
be replaced with a F for all undergraduate courses. Students are required
to work with their instructor to determine a due date for all outstanding work.
3 Students assigned a grade of NG/IP for graduate-level courses are required to submit
all outstanding assignments by the date indicated, unless the instructor
establishes an earlier date.
Holiday/Non-Class Days
| Holiday/Break | Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Break | 03/11/2024 – 03/17/2024 | Monday – Sunday | No Classes |
Access a list of major religious holidays with work restrictions. Several religions prohibit working on certain holidays. Please try to avoid conflicts in scheduling major meetings, exams and other major events and work with students, faculty, and staff to accommodate these observances.
Summer 2024
| Important Dates | First 5-Weeks (Summer I) |
Second 5-Weeks (Summer II) |
Final 3-Weeks (Summer Post) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of the Session | 05/28 - Tuesday | 07/01 - Monday | 08/05 - Monday |
| First Day of Add/Drop | 05/28 - Tuesday | 07/01 - Monday | 08/05 - Monday |
| Last Day of Add/Drop | 05/30 - Thursday | 07/03 - Wednesday | 08/06 - Tuesday |
| First Day of Course Withdrawal | 05/31 - Friday | 07/04 - Thursday | 08/07 - Wednesday |
| Last Day of Course Withdrawal | 06/15 - Saturday | 07/20 - Saturday | 08/16 - Friday |
| Last Day to Elect Audit or Pass/Fail | 06/15 - Saturday | 07/20 - Saturday | 08/16 - Friday |
| Last Day of Session Withdrawal | 06/26 - Wednesday | 07/31 - Wednesday | 08/22 - Thursday |
| Last Day of the Session | 06/30 - Sunday | 08/04 - Sunday | 08/25 - Sunday |
| Final Exams | Last Day of Class | Last Day of Class | Last Day of Class |
Holiday/Non-Class Days
| Holiday/Break | Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | 05/27/2024 | Monday | University Closed and No Classes |
| Juneteenth | 06/19/2024 | Wednesday | University Closed and No Classes |
| Independence Day | 7/04/2024 | Thursday | University Closed and No Classes |
Access a list of major religious holidays with work restrictions. Several religions prohibit working on certain holidays. Please try to avoid conflicts in scheduling major meetings, exams and other major events and work with students, faculty, and staff to West Chester University accommodate these observances.