Academic Calendar HOME | Academics | Academic Calendar Academic CalendarQUICK LINKS Undergraduate Graduate Ph.D. in Theology Study Abroad Career Services Dual Enrollment Student Support Services At a GlanceAcademic Calendar Preparation is the best way to ensure success. The Academic Calendar offers all of the important dates you need to stay on top of semester start dates, finals and more. Your academic advisor can help you with other details so you have everything you need. DOWNLOAD THE 2023-24 CALENDARacademic calendar2023-2024 Fall Term 2023 DateDaysEventAugust 17 Thursday New incoming students may begin check-in after 8:00 a.m. August 17-20 Thursday-Sunday New Undergraduate Student Orientation August 19-20 Saturday-Sunday Returning students may begin check-in after 9:00 a.m. August 21 Monday Academic Year Begins – First Day of Classes August 25 Friday Fall Formal Academic Convocation, 5:00 p.m. August 28 Monday Last Day to Add Courses August 30 Wednesday Last Day to Drop Course September 15 Friday Constitution Day Observed – Classes in Session October 2 Monday Provisional Grade Reports Due October 19-22 Thursday-Sunday Fall Term Break-No Classes October 23-November 3 Monday-Friday Advising Period November 1 Wednesday All Saints Day-Classes in Session November 6 Monday Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” November 7-10 Tuesday-Friday Registration Period November 22-26 Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving Break – No Classes December 1 Friday Last Day of Classes December 2-8 Saturday-Friday Final Examinations December 8 Friday Immaculate Conception December 9 Saturday Grade Reports Due December 9 Saturday All students must check-out before 12:00 p.m. (noon) Spring Term 2024 DateDaysEventJanuary 6 Saturday Students may check-in after 9:00 a.m. January 8 Monday First Day of Classes January 15 Monday Last Day to Add Courses January 16 Tuesday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed – Classes in Session January 17 Wednesday Last Day to Drop Courses January 19 Friday March for Life – Classes in Session February 19 Monday Provisional Grade Reports Due March 2-10 Saturday-Sunday Spring Break – No Classes March 11-22 Monday-Friday Advising Period March 28 - April 1 Thursday-Monday Easter Break – No Classes April 1 Monday Classes resume at 5:30 p.m. on Easter Monday April 1 Monday Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” April 2-5 Tuesday-Friday Registration Period April 6 Saturday Feast of Annunciation Celebration April 8 Monday Feast of the Annunciation Observed – Classes in session April 24 Wednesday Last Day of Classes April 25 Thursday Reading Day – No Classes April 26-May 2 Friday-Thursday Final Examinations April 29 Monday Final Grades for Seniors Due May 3 Friday Grade Reports Due; Baccalaureate Mass May 3 Friday All non-graduating students must check-out before 12:00 p.m. (noon) May 4 Saturday Commencement Ceremony May 5 Sunday Graduating students must check-out by 12:00 p.m. (noon) Summer Session I, 2024 (online)DateDaysEventMay 6-7 Monday-Tuesday Introductory Days May 8 Wednesday First Day of Classes May 10 Thursday Last Day to Add Courses May 13 Monday Last Day to Drop Courses May 29 Wednesday Provisional Grades Due June 6 Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” June 20 Thursday Last Day of Classes June 21 Friday Final Examinations June 24 Monday Grade Reports Due Summer Session II, 2024 (online)DateDaysEventJune 25 Tuesday First Day of Classes June 27 Thursday Last Day to Add Courses July 1 Monday Last Day to Drop Courses July 16 Tuesday Provisional Grades Due July 26 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” August 7 Wednesday Last Day of Classes August 8 Thursday Final Examinations August 12 Monday Grade Reports Due SEE OUR CAMPUS EVENT CALENDAR There’s always something exciting going on at Ave Maria University! From liturgical functions and conferences to sports and recreation, there’s no shortage of on-campus events you’ll want to be aware of. Keep an eye on the Event Calendar so you don’t miss a thing! LEARN MORE