Clemson Academic Calendar 2023-2024: Important Dates

The Clemson academic calendar for 2023-2024 is divided into three semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer. The Fall semester begins on August 23, 2023, and ends on December 15, 2023. 

The Spring semester begins on January 10, 2024, and ends on May 3, 2024. The Summer semester begins on May 14, 2024, and ends on August 5, 2024.

Clemson University is on a semester system. The Fall semester is the longest semester, with 15 weeks of classes. The Spring semester is also 15 weeks long, including a one-week break for Spring recess. The Summer semester is shorter, with 12 weeks of classes, according to the Clemson academic schedule 2023-2024.

Clemson academic calendar Fall 2023

Here is a breakdown of the important dates and deadlines on the Clemson academic calendar for Fall 2023.

1. Registration for the fall 2023 term begins on Monday, April 10, 2023.
2. Late enrollment is from Monday, August 21, 2023. 
3. Clemson University Convocation is on Monday, August 21, 2023. 
4. Clemson Fall 2023 classes start on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. It is Clemson’s first day of classes for the Fall 2023 Semester.
5. The last day to register, add a class or declare Audit is Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
6. Labor Day holiday is Monday, September 4, 2023. There are no classes.
7. The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade is Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
8. The last day to apply for December graduation is Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
9. The last day for instructors to issue midterm evaluations is Friday, October 13, 2023 
10. Clemson Fall Break 2023 is from Monday, October 16, 2023, to Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
11. The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without final grades is Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
12. Clemson Thanksgiving break 2023 is from Wednesday, November 22, 2023, to Friday, November 24, 2023. Classes resume on Monday, November 27, 2023, After Clemson University Fall break.
13. According to Clemson academic calendar, Classes meet; exams are permitted in labs and one-hour courses only from Thursday, December 7, 2023, to Friday, December 8, 2023. 
14. Clemson Fall 2023 final examinations are from Monday, December 11, 2023, to Friday, December 15, 2023.
15. Clemson winter break 2023 is from Saturday, December 16, 2023, to Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
16. Candidates for Fall 2023 graduation may access their grades on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
17. Doctoral Hooding is on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
18. Clemson Graduation 2023 is on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Clemson Fall 2023 move in day

Clemson Fall 2023 move-in day is from Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Get ready to begin your exciting journey at Clemson University! For Fall 2023, move-in day is scheduled from Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to Saturday, August 19, 2023. Before that, meal plans will activate on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, ensuring you’re all set for the semester ahead.

The designated move-in day for Sorority students, Barnett, Quad, and Smith residents is Monday, August 14, 2023. Sorority Potential New Members’ move-in day is Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Remember, as an undergraduate student, you are required to live on campus during your freshman year. Don’t worry, though – Clemson University offers a variety of on-campus housing options to make your experience comfortable and enjoyable.

Clemson academic calendar Spring 2024

Here is a breakdown of the important dates and deadlines on the Clemson academic calendar for Spring 2024.

1. Registration for the spring term begins on Monday, November 6, 2023. 
2. Spring 2024 Move-in begins Sunday, January 8, 2024, at 8:00 am for Clemson-enrolled students. Bridge to Clemson students may return on Friday, January 12, 2024, starting at 8:00 am. New residents will check in at the Area Desk for their building.
3. Spring 2024 late enrollment is from Monday, January 8, 2024, to Tuesday, January 9, 2024. 
4. Clemson Spring 2024 classes start on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. 
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday is Monday, January 15, 2024. There are no classes. 
6. The last day to register, add a class or declare Audit is Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
7. The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade is Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
8. The last day to apply for May commencement is Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
9. The last day for instructors to issue midterm evaluations is Friday, March 1, 2024.
10. The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without final grades is Friday, March 15, 2024.
11. Clemson Spring Break 2023 is from Monday, March 18, 2024, to Friday, March 22, 2024.
12. Clemson Honors and Awards Week 2024 is from Saturday, April 6, 2024, to Saturday, April 13, 2024.
13. Registration for summer and fall 2024 terms begins on Monday, April 8, 2024, according to Clemson academic calendar 2024-2025.
14. According to Clemson academic calendar, classes meet; exams are permitted in labs and one-hour courses only from Thursday, April 25, 2024, to Friday, April 26, 2024.
15. Clemson Spring 2024 final examinations are from Monday, April 29, 2024, to Friday, May 3, 2024.
16. Spring 2024 Doctoral Hooding is on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
17. The deadline to submit other grades is Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
18. Candidates for commencement may access their grades on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. 
19. Clemson Commencement 2024 is on Thursday, May 9, 2024, and Friday, May 10, 2024.

For more on Clemson academic calendar for 2023-2024, visit the Clemson University Registrar Website.