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 CALENDARDOWNLOAD THE 2022-23 CALENDARacademic calendar2022-2023 Fall Term 2022 DateDaysEventAugust 18 Thursday New incoming students may begin check-in after 9:00 a.m. August 18-21 Thursday-Sunday New Undergraduate Student Orientation August 20-21 Saturday-Sunday Returning students may begin check-in after 9:00 a.m. August 22 Monday Academic Year Begins – First Day of Classes August 26 Friday Fall Formal Academic Convocation, 5:00 p.m. August 29 Monday Last Day to Add Courses August 31 Wednesday Last Day to Drop Course September 16 Friday Constitution Day Observed – Classes in Session October 3 Monday Provisional Grade Reports Due October 6-9 Thursday-Sunday Fall Term Break-No Classes October 17-28 Monday-Friday Advising Period November 1 Tuesday All Saints Day-Classes in Session November 1-4 Tuesday-Friday Registration Period November 7 Monday Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” November 23-27 Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving Break – No Classes December 2 Friday Last Day of Classes December 3 Saturday Examination Reading Day – No Classes December 5-9 Monday-Friday Final Examinations December 8 Thursday Immaculate Conception December 10 Saturday Grade Reports Due; All students must check-out before 12:00 p.m. (noon) Spring Term 2023 DateDaysEventJanuary 7 Saturday Students may check-in after 9:00 a.m. January 9 Monday First Day of Classes January 16 Monday Last Day to Add Courses January 18 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed – Classes in Session January 18 Wednesday Last Day to Drop Courses January 20 Friday March for Life – Classes in Session February 20 Monday Provisional Grade Reports Due Feb. 25-Mar. 5 Saturday-Sunday Spring Break – No Classes March 13-24 Monday-Friday Advising Period March 25 Saturday Feast of the Annunciation – No Classes March 28-31 Tuesday-Friday Registration Period April 5 Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” April 6-10 Thursday-Monday Easter Break – No Classes April 10 Monday Classes resume at 5:30 p.m. on Easter Monday April 26 Wednesday Last Day of Classes April 27 Thursday Examination Reading Day – No Classes April 28-May 4 Friday-Thursday Final Examinations May 1 Monday Final Grades for Seniors Due May 5 Friday Grade Reports Due; Baccalaureate Mass May 5 Friday All non-graduating students must check-out before 12:00 p.m. (noon) May 6 Saturday Commencement May 7 Sunday Graduating students must check-out by 12:00 p.m. (noon) Summer session 1, 2023 (online)DateDaysEventMay 8-9 Monday-Tuesday Introductory Days May 10 Wednesday First Day of Classes May 11 Thursday Last Day to Add Courses May 15 Monday Last Day to Drop Courses May 31 Wednesday Provisional Grades Due June 15 Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” June 26 Monday Last Day of Classes June 27 Tuesday Final Examinations June 28 Wednesday Grade Reports Due Summer session 2, 2023 (online)DateDaysEventJune 29 Thursday First Day of Classes June 30 Friday Last Day to Add Courses July 4 Tuesday Last Day to Drop Courses July 19 Wednesday Provisional Grades Due August 3 Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from Courses with a “W” August 15 Tuesday Last Day of Classes August 17 Thursday Final Examinations August 18 Friday 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