NCSU Academic Calendar 2023-2024 In PDF: Essential dates

For those enrolled at North Carolina State University, it’s crucial to frequently refer to the NCSU Academic Calendar 2023-2024.

This will keep you informed about crucial dates such as registration, add/drop periods, and other significant deadlines.

North Carolina State University operates on a semester-driven academic schedule.

Generally, the academic year is divided into fall, spring, and summer semesters, each spanning approximately 16 weeks.

Additionally, the university provides briefer terms within the summer and winter recesses.

As per Wiki: North Carolina State University (NCSU) is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1887 and part of the University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas.

NCSU Academic Calendar Fall 2023

Below are important dates and deadlines on the NCSU academic calendar for Fall 2023.

1. NCSU move-in day for fall 2023 is from August 17, 2023 to August 20, 2023 by appointment only. Appointments are available in 1-hour slots between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day from August 18 to August 20 and 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2023. You can Sign up for a check-in appointment by going to MyPack Portal.
2. NCSU Fall 2023 classes start on Monday, August 21, 2023. It is the first day of classes.
3. The last day to add a course without permission is Friday, August 25, 2023.
4. Census Date/Official Enrollment Date is Friday, September 1, 2023.
5. Labor Day holiday is Monday, September 4, 2023. University closed; No classes.
6. Wellness Day (No classes) is Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
7. NCSU Fall Break 2023 is on Monday, October 9, 2023, and Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
8. 8-Week Session – Second session classes start on Monday, October 16, 2023. It is the last day to add a course (8-week 2 classes only).
9. The last day to drop a course without a W grade (8-week 2 classes only) is Thursday, October 19, 2023.
10. Drop/Revision Deadline is Thursday, October 19, 2023.
11. NCSU Thanksgiving break is from Wednesday, November 22, 2023, to Friday, November 24, 2023. There are no classes; University is closed on Thursday & Friday.
12. The last week of the fall semester is Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
13. The last day of classes is Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
14. Reading Day is Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
15. Final Examinations are from Thursday, December 7, 2023, to Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
16. Fall grades are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023.
17. Fall Commencement Exercises are on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

NCSU Academic Calendar Spring 2023

NCSU Spring 2023 starts on Monday, January 9 2023 for both regular sessions and 8-Week Session-First sessions. 8-Week Session-Second Session classes start on Wednesday, March 1 2023. Below are other important dates and deadlines on the NCSU academic calendar.

Below are other important dates and deadlines on the NCSU Academic calendar for Spring 2022 for regular sessions, 8-Week Session-First Session, and 8-Week Session-Second Session.

1. NCSU Spring classes start on Monday, January 9 2023. This is for both regular session and 8-Week Session-First Session.
2. Friday, January 13 2023 is the last day to add a course without permission.
3. Monday, January 16 2023 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day (NCSU Holiday).
4. Census Date/Official Enrollment Date is Monday, January 23 2023.
5. Thursday, February 6 2023 is Drop/Revision Deadline for 8-Week Session-First Session.
6. The last day of classes for 8-Week Session-First Session is Tuesday, February 28 2023.
7. 8-Week Session-Second Session classes begin on Wednesday, March 1 2023. It is also the last day to add a course (8-week 2 classes only).
8. 8-Week Session-First Session grades are due on Thursday, March 2 2023 by 11:59 p.m.
9. Drop/Revision deadline for regular session is Monday, March 6 2023. It is also the last day to drop a course without a W grade (8-week 2 classes only).
10. NCSU Spring Break 2023 is from Monday, March 13 2023 to Friday, March 17 2023.
11. Drop/Revision Deadline for 8-Week-Second Session is Thursday, April 3 2023.
12. The last week of Spring 2023 semester is Tuesday, April 18 2023 – Monday, April 24 2023.
13. Monday, April 24 2023 is the last day of classes for Spring 2023 on the NCSU academic calendar.
14. Reading Days are Tuesday, April 25, and Wednesday, April 26 2023.
15. NCSU Spring 2023 Final Examinations start from Thursday, April 27 2023 to Wednesday, May 3 2023.
16. Spring 2023 grades are due on Friday, May 5 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
17. Spring Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 6 2023.

Note:

• Calendar subject to occasional review; verify changes with Student Services.
• For unique mini-course dates, consult syllabus or instructor about drop deadlines.

Fall 2023

Regular Session

August	21	Monday	First day of classes
August	25	Friday	Last day to add a course without permission
September	1	Friday	Census Date/Official Enrollment Date
September	4	Monday	Labor Day (University closed; No classes)
September	5	Tuesday	Classes resume
September	19	Tuesday	Wellness Day (No classes)
September	20	Wednesday	Classes resume
October	9 – 10	Mon. – Tue.	Fall Break (No classes)
October	11	Wednesday	Classes Resume
October	11	Wednesday	Schedule for 2024 Spring and Summer terms published; Shopping Cart opens
October	19	Thursday	Drop/Revision Deadline
October	TBA	Wednesday	Enrollment begins for Spring 2024 term
November	22 – 24	Wed. – Fri.	Thanksgiving Holiday (No classes; University closed Thursday & Friday)
November	27	Monday	Classes resume
Nov. – Dec.	29 – 5	Wed. – Tues.	Last week of semester
December	5	Tuesday	Last day of classes
December	6	Wednesday	Reading Day
December	7 – 13	Thur. – Wed.	Final Examinations
December	15	Friday	Fall grades due by 5 p.m.
December	16	Saturday	Fall Commencement Exercises

8-Week Session – First Session

August	21	Monday	First day of classes
August	25	Friday	Last day to add a course without permission
September	1	Friday	Census Date/ Official Enrollment Date
September	4	Monday	Labor Day (University closed; No classes)
September	5	Tuesday	Classes resume
September	14	Thursday	Drop/Revision Deadline
September	19	Tuesday	Wellness Day (No classes)
September	20	Wednesday	Classes resume
October	9 – 10	Mon. – Tue.	Fall Break (No classes)
October	11	Wednesday	Classes resume
October	13	Friday	Last day of classes
October	17	Tuesday	Grades due by 5 p.m.

8-Week Session – Second Session

October	16	Monday	First day of classes
October	16	Monday	Last day to add a course (8-week 2 classes only)
October	19	Thursday	Last day to drop a course without a W grade (8-week 2 classes only)
November	7	Tuesday	Drop/Revision Deadline
November	22 – 24	Wed. – Fri.	Thanksgiving Holiday (No classes; University closed Thursday & Friday)
November	27	Monday	Classes resume
December	5	Tuesday	Last day of classes
December	6	Wednesday	Reading Day
December	7 – 13	Thur. – Wed.	Final Examinations
December	15	Friday	Grades due by 5 p.m.

Spring 2024

Regular Session

January	8	Monday	First day of classes
January	12	Friday	Last day to add a course without permission
January	15	Monday	Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University closed; No classes)
January	16	Tuesday	Classes resume
January	22	Monday	Census Date/Official Enrollment Date
February	13	Tuesday	Wellness Day (No classes)
February	14	Wednesday	Classes resume
March	4	Monday	Drop/Revision Deadline
March	6	Wednesday	Schedule for 2024 Fall term published; Shopping Cart opens
March	11 – 15	Mon. – Fri.	Spring Break (No classes)
March	18	Monday	Classes resume
March	TBA	TBA	Enrollment begins for Fall 2024 term
April	17 – 23	Wed. – Tues.	Last week of semester
April	23	Tuesday	Last day of classes
April	24	Wednesday	Reading Day
April – May	25 – 1	Thur. – Wed.	Final Examinations
May	3	Friday	Spring grades due by 5 p.m.
May	4	Saturday	Spring Commencement Exercises

8-Week Session – First Session

January	8	Monday	First day of classes
January	12	Friday	Last day to add a course without permission
January	15	Monday	Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University closed; No classes)
January	16	Tuesday	Classes resume
January	22	Tuesday	Census Date/ Official Enrollment Date
February	5	Monday	Drop/Revision Deadline
February	13	Tuesday	Wellness Day (No classes)
February	14	Wednesday	Classes resume
February	27	Tuesday	Last day of classes
February	29	Thursday	Grades due by 5 p.m.

8-Week Session – Second Session

February	28	Wednesday	First day of classes
February	28	Wednesday	Last day to add a course (8-week 2 classes only)
March	4	Monday	Last day to drop a course without a W grade (8-week 2 classes only)
March	11 – 15	Mon. – Fri.	Spring Break (No classes)
March	18	Monday	Classes resume
April	1	Monday	Drop/Revision Deadline
April	23	Tuesday	Last day of classes
April	24	Wednesday	Reading Day
April – May	25 – 1	Thur. – Wed.	Final Examinations
May	3	Friday	Grades due by 5 p.m.

Maymester 2024

3-Week Session

May	15	Wednesday	First day of classes
May	16	Thursday	Last day to add a course without permission
May	17	Friday	Census Date/Official Enrollment Date
May	24	Friday	Drop/Revision Deadline
May	27	Monday	Memorial Day (University closed; No classes)
May	28	Tuesday	Classes resume
June	5	Wednesday	Last day of classes
June	7	Friday	Grades due by 5 p.m.

Summer Session I 2024

5-Week Session

May	15	Wednesday	First day of classes
May	16	Thursday	Last day to add a course without permission
May	17	Friday	Census Date/ Official Enrollment Date
May	27	Monday	Memorial Day (University closed; No classes)
May	28	Tuesday	Classes resume
June	3	Monday	Drop/Revision Deadline
June	18	Tuesday	Last day of classes
June	19	Wednesday	Juneteenth observed (No classes or exams)
June	20	Thursday	Summer session resumes
June	20-21	Thur-Fri	Final Examinations
June	24	Monday	Grades due by 5 p.m.

10-Week Session

May	15	Wednesday	First day of classes
May	16	Thursday	Last day to add a course without permission
May	17	Friday	Census Date/Official Enrollment Date
May	27	Monday	Memorial Day (University closed; No classes)
May	28	Tuesday	Classes resume
June	19	Wednesday	Juneteenth observed (No classes)
June	20	Thursday	Summer session resumes (No classes for 10-Week courses)
June	20-21	Thur-Fri	5-Week Final Exams (No classes for 10-Week courses)
June	25	Tuesday	Drop/Revision Deadline
July	4	Thursday	Independence Day (University closed; No classes)
July	5	Friday	Classes resume
July	26	Friday	Last day of classes
July	29-30	Mon-Tues	Final Examinations
August	1	Thursday	Grades due by 5 p.m.

Summer Session II 2024

5-Week Session

June	24	Monday	First day of classes
June	25	Tuesday	Last day to add a course without permission
June	26	Wednesday	Census Date/Official Enrollment Date
July	4	Thursday	Independence Day (University closed; No classes)
July	5	Friday	Classes resume
July	11	Thursday	Drop/Revision Deadline
July	26	Friday	Last day of classes
July	29-30	Mon-Tues	Final Examinations
August	1	Thursday	Grades due by 5 p.m.

NCSU Academic Calendar terms

Familiarize yourself with these terms on the NCSU academic calendar.

Last Day To Add Without Permission

Last day to add a course without permission of instructor. MyPack Portal closes for adds at 11:59 p.m. (After this day, contact the instructor in order to add a class.)

Census Date

Census Date/Official Enrollment Date: Last day to add a course with permission of instructor. Last day for tuition refunds due to dropping a course or changing from credit to audit. The last day for undergraduate students to drop below 12 hours. Last day for ALL students to drop a course without a W grade.

Please note: For undergraduate students taking classes in the second 8-week session of the semester, the last day to drop below 12 hours is NOT the same as Census Date. For all students taking classes in the second 8-week session of the semester, the last day to drop a course without a W grade is NOT the same as the Census Date. Please consult the academic calendar.

Drop/Revision Deadline

All schedule revisions made after this date will require a Schedule Revision form for processing. The last day to change to credit only at ALL levels.

Note: Students enrolled in mini-courses should consult the Eight-Week Calendar above regarding drop deadlines.

Last Week of Semester

Lab tests, semester project reports, and presentations are permissible during the final week of classes. Papers and homework may have a due date during the final week of classes only if scheduled in the syllabus.

However, in order for students to prepare for final examinations, faculty members may not assign other tests, quizzes, or additional papers during the final week of classes.

Assignments should not have a due date during the final exam period unless the assignment constitutes a part of the final exam. Exceptions to this policy must be approved in advance by the department head and the dean of the college involved. Students should contact the appropriate instructor or department head if they believe an assignment is not in compliance with this regulation.

Term Withdrawal Deadline

The last day to submit a withdrawal request for the term. Any requests after this date are considered retroactive and require the same conditions as a term withdrawal, but must also be initiated by the Counseling Center. Visit the NC State calendar page for more on NCSU Academic Calendar.