The University of Georgia, UGA Academic calendar 2023-2024 contains registration dates, deadlines, enrolment dates, holidays, class and exam schedules, etc.
The University of Georgia operates on a semester system. This means that the academic year is divided into two main semesters: fall and spring.
The fall semester typically begins in late August or early September and ends in December, while the spring semester begins in January and concludes in May.
The university also offers summer sessions, which are shorter in duration and provide opportunities for students to take additional courses or catch up on their studies.
If you are a UGA student, you’re at the right place. Check out the deadlines and important dates for the various semesters.
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UGA academic calendar fall 2023
The UGA academic calendar for Fall Semester 2023 runs from Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Students can register for courses from April 24, 2023, to August 15, 2023, and can add/drop courses from August 16, 2023, to August 22, 2023.
The semester includes a Labor Day holiday on September 4, 2023, and a fall break on October 27, 2023. Classes resume after Thanksgiving on November 27, 2023, and the last day of classes is December 5, 2023. Final exams take place from December 7, 2023, to December 13, 2023, and graduation is on December 15, 2023.
Below are the detailed dates and deadlines.
- Fall Semester 2023 registration is from Monday, April 24, 2023, to Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
- Orientation/Advisement is on Monday, August 14, 2023.
- Registration is on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Check out UGA eLC.
- UGA fall 2023 classes start on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. It is the first day of classes for the University of Georgia students.
- Drop/Add for undergraduate and graduate level courses is from Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
- Labor Day holiday is Monday, September 4, 2023. There are no classes for UGA students on Labor day.
- According to the UGA academic calendar 2023-2024, the Fall 2023 Midterm is Monday, October 9, 2023.
- The withdrawal Deadline is Monday, October 23, 2023.
- UGA Fall Break 2023 is on Friday, October 27, 2023.
- The last day of Classes prior to Thanksgiving Break is Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
- UGA Thanksgiving break 2023 is from Wednesday, November 22, 2023, to Friday, November 24, 2023. Classes resume after the University of Georgia Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, November 27, 2023.
- Friday’s Class Schedule is in Effect on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
- Fall 2023 classes end on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
- Reading Day is Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
- Final Exams are from Thursday, December 7, 2023, to Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
- UGA winter break 2023 is from Thursday, December 14, 2023 to Sunday, January 7, 2024.
- UGA Commencement/graduation date is Friday, December 15, 2023.
- Fall 2023 grades are due on Monday, December 18, 2023, by 12 PM.
UGA academic calendar spring 2024
On the UGA academic calendar, Spring semester 2024 is 15 weeks long (classes + Exams). The Spring Semester 2024 runs from Monday, January 8, 2024, to Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Students can register for courses from November 20, 2023, to January 5, 2024, and can add/drop courses from January 8, 2024, to January 12, 2024.
The semester includes a Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on January 15, 2024, and a UGA spring break from March 4, 2024, to March 8, 2024. Classes resume after the break on March 11, 2024, and the last day of classes is April 29, 2024. Final exams take place from May 1, 2024, to May 7, 2024, and graduation is on May 10, 2024.
Check the detailed dates below.
- Spring Semester 2024 registration is from Monday, November 20, 2023, to Friday, January 5, 2024.
- Orientation/Advisement is on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
- Registration is on Friday, January 5, 2024. Check out UGA Mail Login guide.
- UGA Spring 2024 classes start on Monday, January 8, 2024.
- Drop/Add for undergraduate and graduate level courses is from Monday, January 8, 2024, to Friday, January 12, 2024.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday is Monday, January 15, 2024.
- According to the UGA academic calendar 2023-2024, The Spring 2024 Midterm is Thursday, February 29, 2024.
- The last day of classes before the University of Georgia Spring Break 2024 is Friday, March 1, 2024.
- UGA Spring Break 2024 is from Monday, March 4, 2024, to Friday, March 8, 2024. Classes resume on Monday, March 11, 2024, after the spring break holidays.
- The withdrawal deadline is Thursday, March 21, 2024.
- Classes end on Monday, April 29, 2024.
- Reading Day is Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
- Final Exams are from Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
- UGA graduation 2024 is on Friday, May 10, 2024.
- Grades are due on Monday, May 13, 2024, by noon.
UGA summer 2023 calendar
UGA summer 2023 classes start date is Tuesday, May 16, 2023. It is the begining of the May session of the Summer term 2023, according to the UGA academic calendar 2023.
The University of Georgia’s Summer 2023 schedule consists of several different sessions including the May Session, Extended Summer Session, Thru Term, Short Session I, and Short Session II.
The May Session is based on 150 minutes daily for 15 days of classes, with classes beginning on Tuesday, May 16 and ending on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
The Extended Summer Session is based on 205 minutes per week for 11 weeks (2250 minutes for a 3-hour course), with classes beginning on Tuesday, May 16 and ending on Friday, August 4, 2023.
The Thru Term session is based on 60 minutes daily for 38 days of classes, with classes beginning on Thursday, June 8 and ending on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Short Session I is based on 120 minutes daily for 19 days of classes, with classes beginning on Thursday, June 8 and ending on Friday, July 7, 2023, according to the UGA academic calendar 2023.
Finally, Short Session II is also based on 120 minutes daily for 19 days of classes, with classes beginning on Monday, July 10 and ending on Friday, August 4, 2023.
There are several holidays during the summer including Memorial Day on May 29, Juneteenth on June 19, and Independence Day on July 4. Withdrawal deadlines and final exam dates vary depending on the session.
UGA holiday schedule 2023
Here is the University of Georgia holiday schedule for 2023, as stated on the UGA academic calendar 2023-2024.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 2, 2023 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 16, 2023 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 4, 2023 | Labor Day |
| Friday, October 27, 2023 | Fall break |
| Wednesday, November 22 – Friday, Novemeber 24, 2023 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Monday, December 18, 2023 – Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | Winter Break |
This table only includes holidays recognized by the University of Georgia and may not include personal or religious holidays that individual students, faculty, or staff members observe.
UGA academic calendar 2023-2024 pdf
Below is the PDF version of the UGA academic calendar 2023-2024. You can view, download or bookmark. View the full, past, and future calendars and schedules on the university of Georgia’s calendar website.