NDSU Academic Calendar 2023-2024: Important Dates

Check out the important dates and deadlines on the North Dakota State University, NDSU Academic calendar 2023-2024. We cover enrolment and registration dates, drop/add deadlines, exam dates, graduation dates, holidays, etc.

North Dakota State University (NDSU) follows a semester-based academic calendar system. The academic year is divided into two semesters, fall and spring, each lasting approximately 16 weeks, and a summer session that lasts for approximately 12 weeks.

The fall semester usually starts in late August and ends in mid-December, with a one-week break for Thanksgiving in November. The spring semester typically starts in mid-January and ends in early May, with a one-week break for spring break in March.

The summer session is divided into two parts, each lasting six weeks. The first summer session usually starts in early May and ends in mid-June, while the second summer session starts in late June and ends in early August.

NDSU also observes several holidays throughout the year, including Labor Day, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.

It is important to note that the specific dates for the start and end of each semester, as well as for holidays and breaks, may vary slightly from year to year. Below are the important dates and deadlines on the NDSU academic calendar 2023-2024.

NDSU academic calendar fall 2023

These are the essential dates and deadlines in the NDSU academic calendar for the Fall semester of 2023.

1. NDSU Move-In Day 2023 is Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 8 am – 1 pm. Once you arrive, proceed to your hall’s designated check-in location. This is typically the hall office, but posted signage will confirm and offer additional instructions. Hall staff will provide you with your room key, student ID, parking permit, and check-in paperwork. Bring your photo ID for this step.
2. NDSU Fall 2023 classes start date is Monday, August 21, 2023. It is the first day of fall classes. Classes begin at 4:00 p.m. The first full day of classes for the Fall semester is Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
3. The last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists is Monday, August 28, 2023.
4. Wednesday, August 30, 2023 is the last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.
5. The last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund (full semester classes only) is Wednesday, August 30, 2023. It is also the last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (full semester classes only) on the NDSU academic calendar.
6. Attempted credits are calculated for financial aid SAP on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 (11:59 p.m.).
7. Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment at 11:59 p.m on Wednesday, August 30 2023.
8. Labor Day Holiday is Monday, September 4, 2023 according to the NDSU academic calendar 2023-2024.
9. Financial aid is applied to NDSU account balances on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
10. Payments are due for NDSU account balances on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
11. Friday, September 8, 2023 is the last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Fall 2023.
12. Monday, September 11, 2023 is the last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail.
13. Enrollment Census date is Monday, September 18, 2023.
14. The last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full semester classes only) is Friday, September 29, 2023.
16. Grades of ‘Incomplete’ convert to ‘F’ on Friday, October 13, 2023.
17. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances on Sunday, October 15, 2023 (11:59 p.m.).
18. Undergraduate/Professional Fall Graduation Applications are due on Monday, October 16, 2023.
19. 2nd half (8-week session) of Fall semester begins on Monday, October 16, 2023.
20. Graduate student Intent to Graduate survey is on Monday, October 16, 2023.
21. Sunday, October 29, 2023 is the last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund(full semester classes only). No refunds are issued for withdrawal to zero credits after this date on NDSU academic calendar 2023-2024.
22. The last day to Drop classes with ‘W’ record is Thursday, November 9, 2023. It is the last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Fall.
23. Veterans Day holiday is Friday, November 10, 2023. School and offices are closed.
24. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (11:59 p.m.).
25. Graduate student Initial Disquisition submission for December graduation is Friday, November 17, 2023.
26. Fall Commencement Participation deadline is Friday, November 17, 2023.
27. NDSU Thanksgiving break 2023 is from Wednesday, November 22, 2023, to Friday, November 24, 2023.
28. NDSU Dead Week is from Monday, December 4, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 2023.
29. Grade entry begins on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 on NDSU academic calendar.
30. The last day of Fall classes 2023 is Friday, December 8, 2023.
31. Final Examinations for fall 2023 is from Monday, December 11, 2023 to Friday, December 15, 2023.
32. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
33. Graduate student Final Disquisition copy is due for December graduation on Friday, December 15, 2023.
34. Application for Graduate Degree forms for students not submitting a master’s paper, thesis, or dissertation is on Friday, December 15, 2023.
35. The NDSU commencement or graduation ceremony 2023 will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 in Sanford Health Athletic Complex at 2:00 p.m.
36. NDSU Winter break 2023 is from Saturday, December 16, 2023, to Sunday, January 7, 2023.
37. Fall grades are due on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 by 12:00 p.m.
38. Fall grade access begins online (late evening) on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

NDSU academic calendar spring 2023

These are the essential dates and deadlines in the NDSU academic calendar for the spring semester of 2023.

1. Spring/Summer registration schedule available in the first week of October 2022.
2. Spring/Summer registration appointment times are available in the second week of October 2022.
3. Spring/Summer registration begins online based on total credits completed on Thursday, October 27 2022.
4. Open registration for spring 2023 is on Monday, November 21 2022.
5. Monday, January 2 2023 is a holiday. New Year’s Day is observed according to NDSU academic calendar 2023.
6. Spring 2023 classes begin on Monday, January 9 2023.
7. The first full day of classes for Spring semester 2023 is Tuesday, January 10 2023.
8. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday is Monday, January 16 2023.
9. Wednesday, January 17 2023 is the last day to be added to Campus Connection Wait Lists.
10. Thursday, January 19 2023 is the last day to Add classes via Campus Connection* Permit needed after this date.
11. The last day for no-record Drop of classes @ 100% refund(full semester classes only) is Thursday, January 19 2023.
12. The last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 100% refund (full semester classes only) is Thursday, January 19 2023.
13. Attempted credits calculated for financial aid SAP is on Thursday, January 19 2023 by 11:59 p.m.
14. Eligible Pell/TEACH/ND Grants/Scholarships based on enrollment is on Thursday, January 19 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
15. Financial aid is applied to your NDSU account balances on Tuesday, January 24 2023 according to NDSU academic calendar.
16. Payments are due for NDSU account balances on Wednesday, January 25 2023.
17. Friday, January 27 2023 is the last day to submit ND Resident Student Status Application for Spring 2023.
18. The last day to submit requests to Audit, Pass/Fail is Monday, January 30 2023.
19. Presidents’ Day Holiday is Monday, February 20, 2023 on NDSU academic calendar 2023.
20. Monday, February 20 2023 is the last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 75% refund (full semester classes only).
21. Grades of ‘Incomplete’ convert to ‘F’ on Friday, March 3, 2023.
22. 2nd half (8-week session) of Spring semester 2023 begins Monday, March 6, 2023.
23. NDSU Spring Break 2023 is from Monday, March 13 2023 to Friday, March 17, 2023.
24. Undergraduate/Professional Spring and Summer Graduation Applications are due on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
25. Wednesday, March 15 2023 is Graduate students Intent to Graduate survey, according to NDSU academic calendar 2023.
26. Late fees are applied to unpaid account balances on Wednesday, March 15 2023 by 11:59 p.m.
27. Thursday, March 23 2023 is the last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits @ 50% refund (full semester classes only). No refunds are issued for withdrawal to zero credits after this date.
28. Thursday, April 6 2023 is the last day to drop classes with a ‘W’ record.
29. The last day to Withdraw to Zero Credits for Spring 2023 is Thursday, April 6 2023.
30. NDSU Spring 2023 recesses on Friday, April 7 2023 to Monday, April 10 2023. There no classes, offices are closed on Friday, and offices will open on Monday, April 10.
31. Spring 2023 Commencement Participation deadline is Friday, April 14 2023.
32. Graduate students Initial Disquisition submission for May graduation is on Friday, April 14 2023.
33. Late fees applied to unpaid account balances on Saturday, April 15 2023 by 11:59 p.m.
34. NDSU Dead Week 2023 is from Monday, May 1 2023 to Friday, May 5 2023.
35. Grade entry begins on Tuesday, May 2 2023 according to NDSU academic calendar.
36. Friday, May 5 2023 is the last day of Spring 2023 classes.
37. Spring 2023 Final Examinations is from Monday, May 8 2023 to Friday, May 12, 2023.
38. Graduate students Final Disquisition copy is due for May graduation on Friday, May 12 2023.
39. Friday, May 12 2023 is also a day for Application for Graduate Degree forms for students not submitting a master’s paper, thesis, or dissertation.
40. NDSU Commencement or graduation ceremonies 2023 is on Saturday, May 13 2023 in Fargodome at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
41. Late fees are applied to your unpaid account balances on Monday, May 15 2023 by 11:59 p.m. according to NDSU academic calendar 2023.
42. Spring 2023 semester grades are due on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 by 12:00 p.m.

The above provides information on important registration, financial aid, and account payment dates and deadlines throughout the academic school year. For more information on NDSU academic calendar 2023-2024, visit the North Dakota State University registrar page.