Academic Calendar | University at Albany

Note: The Academic Calendar is subject to change at any time by official action of the University at Albany.

Spring 2023 Academic Calendar

Monday, January 2, 2023	The Spring 2023 Degree Application opens for undergraduate and graduate students. Students who expect to complete their degree requirements by the official degree conferral date (May 14, 2023) must apply.
Saturday, January 7, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Monday, January 16, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for a semester-length or 8 Week 1 class.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023	Spring 2023 classes begin. Last day to register without a late fee. First day for non-UAlbany students to cross-register for Spring 2023 UAlbany classes.
Monday, January 23, 2023	Last day to add 8 Week 1 classes without permission.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023	Last day to drop semester-length and 8 Week 1 classes with 0% financial liability.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023	Last day to drop 8 Week 1 classes without receiving a “W” grade. Last day to add 8 Week 1 classes with permission. Last day to add semester-length classes without permission.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023	Last day to register with a late fee. Last day to formally audit semester-length classes. Last day to drop semester-length classes without receiving a “W” grade. Last day to add semester-length classes with permission. Last day to drop 8 Week 1 classes with 60% financial liability. Last day to drop semester-length with 30% financial liability.
Saturday, February 4, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Tuesday, February 7, 2023	Last day to drop 8 Week 1 classes with a “W” grade assigned. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading or return to A-E grading for 8 Week 1 classes. Last day to drop 8 Week 1 with 80% financial liability. Last day to drop semester-length with 50% financial liability.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023	100% financial liability begins for dropped 8 Week 1 classes.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023	Last day to drop semester-length with 70% financial liability.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023	100% financial liability begins for dropped semester-length classes.
Friday, February 17, 2023	The Spring 2023 Degree Application is due for undergraduate and graduate students.
Saturday, March 4, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Monday, March 6, 2023	Midterm point of the Spring 2023 semester. Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for an 8 Week 2 class.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023	Last day of 8 Week 1 classes.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023	8 Week 2 Classes begin.
Friday, March 10, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 8 Week 1 classes by 12 p.m. (noon). *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.
Saturday, March 11, to Friday, March 17, 2023	Classes suspended for Spring Break.
Wednesday, March 14, 2023	Last day to drop 8 Week 2 with 0% financial liability.
Monday, March 20, 2023	Last day to add 8 Week 2 classes without permission. First Day for Albany Law School students to cross-register for Fall 2023 UAlbany classes.
Monday, March 20, to Monday, April 17, 2023	Advance Registration for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023	Last day to drop 8 Week 2 with 60% financial liability.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023	Last day to drop 8 Week 2 classes without receiving a “W” grade. Last day to add 8 Week 2 classes with permission.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023	Last day to drop 8 Week 2 with 80% financial liability.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023	100% financial liability begins for dropped 8 Week 2 classes.
Saturday, April 1, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Monday, April 3, 2023	Last day for students to drop semester-length classes with a “W” grade assigned. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading or return to A-E grading for semester-length classes.
Friday, April 7, 2023	Last day for students to make up Incomplete grades from Fall 2022 or Winter 2022-2023.
Friday, April 14, 2023	Last day for students to drop 8 Week 2 classes with a “W” grade assigned. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading or return to A-E grading for 8 Week 2 classes.
Thursday, April 27, 2023	UAlbany Showcase
Saturday, April 29, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Monday, May 1, 2023	Last day for dissertation and thesis submission for Spring 2023 graduation.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023	Last day of Spring 2023 semester classes. Last day for undergraduate students to voluntarily withdraw from the University and receive “W” grades.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023	Reading Day
Thursday, May 4, to Wednesday, May 10, 2023	Final Exams
Thursday, May 11, to Sunday, May 14, 2023	Commencement 2023
Sunday, May 14, 2023	Official degree conferral date for Spring 2023. Degree clearance begins once final grading has concluded. However, it may take up to one month to complete posting all degrees. Please take this timeline into account when ordering transcripts and submitting degree verifications and/or state licensing forms. Check your unofficial transcript to see when your degree has been awarded. Students with degree deficiencies will be contacted via their UAlbany email address.
Monday, May 15, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for semester-length and 8 Week 2 classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.

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Summer 2023 Academic Calendar

Final exams for Summer 2023 classes will be held during classes' last regularly scheduled meeting.

The official degree conferral date for Summer 2023 is Saturday, August 12, 2023.

The last day for dissertation and thesis submission for Summer 2023 graduation is Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Degree clearance begins once final grading has concluded. However, it may take up to one month to complete posting all degrees. Please take this timeline into account when ordering transcripts and submitting degree verifications and/or state licensing forms. Check your unofficial transcript to see when your degree has been awarded.

Students with degree deficiencies will be contacted via their UAlbany email address.

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6 Week 1 (May 22 to June 30, 2023)

Saturday, May 20, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for 6 Week 1 classes.
Monday, May 22, 2023	6 Week 1 classes begin. Last day to add 6 Week 1 classes without permission. The SEVIS fee is not refundable once classes begin. Last day to register for 6 Week 1 without a late fee.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	First day to add 6 Week 1 classes with permission.
Sunday, May 28, 2023	Last day to drop 6 Week 1 classes with 0% financial liability.
Monday, May 29, 2023	Classes suspended for Memorial Day.
Friday, June 2, 2023	Last day to add 6 Week 1 classes with permission. Last day to drop 6 Week 1 classes without receiving a “W” grade.
Saturday, June 3, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Sunday, June 4, 2023	Last day to drop 6 Week 1 classes with 70% financial liability.
Monday, June 5, 2023	100% financial liability begins for dropped 6 Week 1 classes.
Monday, June 19, 2023	Classes suspended for Juneteenth.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023	Last day for students to drop 6 Week 1 classes with a “W” grade. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading for 6 Week 1 classes.
Friday, June 30, 2023	6 Week 1 classes end.
Thursday, July 6, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 6 Week 1 classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.

6 Week 2 (June 20 to July 28, 2023)

Sunday, June 18, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for a 6 Week 2 class.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023	6 Week 2 classes begin. Last day to add 6 Week 2 classes without permission. The SEVIS fee is not refundable once classes begin. Last day to register for 6 Week 2 without a late fee.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023	First day to add 6 Week 2 classes with permission.
Monday, June 26, 2023	Last day to drop 6 Week 2 classes with 0% financial liability.
Friday, June 30, 2023	Last day to add 6 Week 2 classes with permission. Last day to drop 6 Week 2 classes without receiving a “W” grade.
Monday, July 3, 2023	Last day to drop 6 Week 2 classes with 70% financial liability
Tuesday, July 4, 2023	Classes suspended for Independence Day. 100% financial liability begins for dropped 6 Week 2 classes.
Saturday, July 8, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Wednesday, July 26, 2023	Last day for students to drop 6 Week 2 classes with a “W” grade. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading for 6 Week 2 classes.
Friday, July 28, 2023	6 Week 2 classes end.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 6 Week 2 classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.

6 Week 3 (July 3 to August 11, 2023)

Saturday, July 1, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for a 6 Week 3 class.
Monday, July 3, 2023	6 Week 3 classes begin. Last day to add 6 Week 3 classes without permission. The SEVIS fee is not refundable once classes begin. Last day to register for 6 Week 3 without a late fee.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023	Classes suspended for Independence Day. First day to add 6 Week 3 classes with permission.
Saturday, July 8, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Monday, July 10, 2023	Last day to drop 6 Week 3 classes with 0% financial liability.
Friday, July 14, 2023	Last day to add 6 Week 3 classes with permission. Last day to drop 6 Week 3 classes without receiving a “W” grade.
Monday, July 17, 2023	Last day to drop 6 Week 3 classes with 70% financial liability.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023	100% financial liability begins for dropped 6 Week 1 classes.
Saturday, August 5, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Wednesday, August 9, 2023	Last day for students to drop 6 Week 3 classes with a “W” grade. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading for 6 Week 3 classes.
Friday, August 11, 2023	6 Week 3 classes end.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 6 Week 3 classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.

6 Week 4 (June 26 to August 4, 2023)

Saturday, June 24, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for a 6 Week 4 class.
Monday, June 26, 2023	6 Week 4 classes begin. Last day to add 6 Week 4 classes without permission. The SEVIS fee is not refundable once classes begin. Last day to register for 6 Week 4 without a late fee.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023	First day to add 6 Week 4 classes with permission.
Sunday, July 2, 2023	Last day to drop 6 Week 4 classes with 0% financial liability.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023	Classes suspended for Independence Day.
Friday, July 7, 2023	Last day to add 6 Week 4 classes with permission. Last day to drop 6 Week 4 classes without receiving a “W” grade.
Saturday, July 8, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Sunday, July 9, 2023	Last day to drop 6 Week 4 classes with 70% financial liability.
Monday, July 10, 2023	100% financial liability begins for dropped 6 Week 4 classes.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023	Last day for students to drop 6 Week 4 classes with a “W” grade. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading for 6 Week 4 classes.
Friday, August 4, 2023	6 Week 4 classes end.
Saturday, August 5, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Wednesday, August 9, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 6 Week 4 classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.

4 Week 1 (May 22 to June 16, 2023)

Friday, May 19, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for a 4 Week 1 class.
Monday, May 22, 2023	4 Week 1 classes begin. Last day to add 4 Week 1 classes without permission. The SEVIS fee is not refundable once classes begin. Last day to register for 4 Week 1 without a late fee.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	First day to add 4 Week 1 classes with permission. Last day to drop 4 Week 1 classes with 0% financial liability.
Sunday, May 28, 2023	Last day to drop 4 Week 1 classes with 50% financial liability.
Monday, May 29, 2023	Classes suspended for Memorial Day. 100% financial liability begins for dropped 4 Week 1 classes.
Thursday, June 1, 2023	Last day to add 4 Week 1 classes with permission. Last day to drop 4 Week 1 classes without receiving a “W” grade.
Saturday, June 3, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Wednesday, June 14, 2023	Last day for students to drop 4 Week 1 classes with a “W” grade. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading for 4 Week 1 classes.
Friday, June 16, 2023	4 Week 1 classes end.
Thursday, June 22, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 4 Week 1 classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.

4 Week 2 (June 20 to July 14, 2023)

Sunday, June 18, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for a 4 Week 2 class.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023	4 Week 2 classes begin. Last day to add 4 Week 2 classes without permission. The SEVIS fee is not refundable once classes begin. Last day to register for 4 Week 2 without a late fee.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023	First day to add 4 Week 2 classes with permission. Last day to drop 4 Week 2 classes with 0% financial liability.
Monday, June 26, 2023	Last day to drop 4 Week 2 classes with 50% financial liability.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023	100% financial liability begins for dropped 4 Week 2 classes.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023	Last day to add 4 Week 2 classes with permission. Last day to drop 4 Week 2 classes without receiving a “W” grade.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023	Classes suspended for Independence Day.
Saturday, July 8, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Wednesday, July 12, 2023	Last day for students to drop 4 Week 2 classes with a “W” grade. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading for 4 Week 2 classes.
Friday, July 14, 2023	4 Week 2 classes end.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 4 Week 2 classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.

4 Week 3 (July 17 to August 11, 2023)

Saturday, July 16, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for a 4 Week 3 class.
Monday, July 17, 2023	4 Week 3 classes begin. Last day to add 4 Week 3 classes without permission. The SEVIS fee is not refundable once classes begin. Last day to register for 4 Week 3 without a late fee.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023	First day to add 4 Week 3 classes with permission. Last day to drop 4 Week 3 classes with 0% financial liability.
Sunday, July 23, 2023	Last day to drop 4 Week 3 classes with 50% financial liability.
Monday, July 24, 2023	100% financial liability begins for dropped 4 Week 3 classes.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023	Last day to add 4 Week 3 classes with permission. Last day to drop 4 Week 3 classes without receiving a “W” grade.
Saturday, August 5, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Wednesday, August 9, 2023	Last day for students to drop 4 Week 3 classes with a “W” grade. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading for 4 Week 3 classes.
Friday, August 11, 2023	4 Week 3 classes end.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 4 Week 3 classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.

12 Week (May 22 to August 11, 2023)

Saturday, May 20, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for a 12 Week class.
Monday, May 22, 2023	12 Week classes begin. Last day to add 12 Week classes without permission. The SEVIS fee is not refundable once classes begin. Last day to register for 12 Week without a late fee.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023	First day to add 12 Week classes with permission.
Sunday, May 28, 2023	Last day to drop 12 Week classes with 0% financial liability.
Monday, May 29, 2023	Classes suspended for Memorial Day.
Friday, June 2, 2023	Last day to add 12 Week classes with permission. Last day to drop 12 Week classes without receiving a “W” grade.
Saturday, June 3, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Sunday, June 4, 2023	Last day to drop 12 Week classes with 40% financial liability.
Sunday, June 11, 2023	Last day to drop 12 Week classes with 60% financial liability.
Monday, June 12, 2023	100% financial liability begins for dropped 12 Week classes.
Monday, June 19, 2023	Classes suspended for Juneteenth.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023	Classes suspended for Independence Day.
Saturday, July 8, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Saturday, August 5, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Wednesday, August 9, 2023	Last day for students to drop 12 Week classes with a “W” grade. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading for 12 Week classes.
Friday, August 11, 2023	12 Week classes end.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 12 Week classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.

Fall 2023 Academic Calendar

Saturday, August 19, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for a semester-length or 8 Week 1 class.
Sunday, August 20, 2023	Last day for international students to drop classes with no SEVIS fee.
Monday, August 21, 2023	Fall 2023 classes begin. Last day to register without a late fee. First day for non-UAlbany students to cross-register for Fall 2023 UAlbany classes. The Fall 2023 Degree Application opens for undergraduate and graduate students. Students who expect to complete their degree requirements by the official degree conferral date (December 16, 2023) must apply.
Thursday, August 24, 2023	Last day to add 8 Week 1 classes without permission.
Monday, August 28, 2023	Last day to drop 8 Week 1 classes without receiving a “W” grade. Last day to add 8 Week 1 classes with permission. Last day to add semester-length classes without permission.
Friday, September 1, 2023	Last day to formally audit semester-length classes. Last day to drop semester-length classes without receiving a “W” grade. Last day to add semester-length classes with permission.
Monday, September 4, 2023	Classes suspended for Labor Day.
Saturday, September 9, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Thursday, September 21, 2023	Last day to drop 8 Week 1 classes with a “W” grade assigned. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading or return to A-E grading for 8 Week 1 classes.
Monday, October 9, 2023 to Tuesday October 10, 2023	Fall 2022 Classes Suspended Fall Break.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023	Eligible students using the UUP Employee Tuition Waiver may register for an 8 Week 2 class.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023	Last day of 8 Week 1 classes. Midterm point of the Fall 2023 semester.
Thursday, October 12, 2023	8 Week 2 Classes begin. Advance Registration for Winter 2023-24 and Spring 2024 begins. First Day for Albany Law School students to cross-register for Spring 2024 UAlbany classes.
Saturday, October 14, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Monday, October 16, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for 8 Week 1 classes by 12 p.m. (noon). *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023	Last day to add 8 Week 2 classes without permission.
Thursday, October 19, 2023	Last day to drop 8 Week 2 classes without receiving a “W” grade. Last day to add 8 Week 2 classes with permission.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023	Last day for students to drop semester-length classes with a “W” grade assigned. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading or return to A-E grading for semester-length classes.
Saturday, November 4, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Friday, November 10, 2023	Last day for students to make up Incomplete grades from Spring 2023 or Summer 2023.
Monday, November 13, 2023	Last day for students to drop 8 Week 2 classes with a “W” grade assigned. Last day for undergraduate students to request S/U grading or return to A-E grading for 8 Week 2 classes.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Sunday, November 26, 2023	Fall 2023 classes suspended for Thanksgiving Break.
Friday, December 1, 2023	Last day for dissertation and thesis submission for Fall 2023 graduation.
Saturday, December 2, 2023	ITS Scheduled Maintenance
Monday, December 4, 2023	Last day of Fall 2023 semester classes. Last day for undergraduate students to voluntarily withdraw from the University and receive “W” grades.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023	Reading Day
Wednesday, December 6, to Tuesday, December 12, 2023	Final Exams
Tuesday, December 12, 2023	The Fall 2023 Degree Application is due for undergraduate and graduate students.
Friday, December 15, 2023	Final grades are expected to be posted on MyUAlbany for semester-length and 8 Week 2 classes by noon. *Note:* This date/time is subject to change at any time. Students who are missing grades after this date should contact their instructors.
Saturday, December 16, 2023	Official degree conferral date for Fall 2023. Degree clearance begins once final grading has concluded. However, it may take up to one month to complete posting all degrees. Please take this timeline into account when ordering transcripts and submitting degree verifications and/or state licensing forms. Check your unofficial transcript to see when your degree has been awarded. Students with degree deficiencies will be contacted via their UAlbany email address.

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