UM Academic Calendar 2023-2024: Important Dates

The University of Miami, UM academic calendar 2023-2024 consists of semester start dates, add/drop dates, holidays, semester breaks, other important dates, and deadlines. The University of Miami operates a semester system that includes Fall, Spring, and Summer.

UM academic calendar fall 2023

Check out the important dates and deadlines on the UM academic calendar for fall 2023.

1. The deadline for readmission is Monday, August 7, 2023.
2. Monday, August 7, 2023 is campus deadline for several Prestigious Awards & Fellowships in the Office of Academic Enhancement. For specific deadline dates on the various awards, see miami.edu/oae.
3. Housing is Available for New Students from Monday, August 14, 2023 to Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
4. International Student Orientation for Undergraduate Students is on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
5. UMiami Fall ‘Cane Kickoff is from Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Sunday, August 20, 2023.
6. UMiami International Student Orientation for Graduate Students is on Friday, August 18, 2023.
7. The University of Miami fall 2023 classes start on Monday, August 21, 2023.
8. Wednesday, August 30, 2023 is the last day for Fall 2023 Registration and to Add a Course.
9. Labour Day Holiday is Monday, September 4, 2023 according to the University of Miami holiday schedule 2023.
10. Wednesday, September 6, 2023 is the last day to Drop a Course Without a “W”.
11. The deadline to apply for Inactive Status is Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
12. The deadline to apply for Non-UM programs is Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
13. Wednesday, September 6, 2023 is the last day to Make a Change in Credit-Only Designation.
14. Application for Graduation Opens on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
15. Progress Report Campaign begins on Monday, October 2, 2023 on the UM academic calendar.
16. The University of Miami, UM Fall break 2023 (Fall recess) is from Saturday, October 14, 2023 to Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
17. According to the University of Miami Academic calendar, Friday, October 14 2022 is the last day to Apply for Graduation in Fall.
18. Progress Report Campaign Closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 21 2022 according to the UM academic calendar 2022-2023.
19. The last day to Withdraw from Course/Semester is Friday, October 28 2022.
20. Graduate Students’ last day to Defend Dissertation/Thesis for Fall 2023 Graduation is Friday, November 3, 2023.
21. All classes are held remotely/online only on Monday, November 20, 2023.
22. The University of Miami, UM Thanksgiving break 2023 is from Tuesday, November 21, 2023 to Sunday, November 26, 2023.
23. Fall 2023 classes end on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:00 PM.
24. Reading Day is Wednesday, December 6, 2023 on the UM academic calendar 2023-2024.
25. Final exam is from Thursday, December 7, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
26. Wednesday, December 13, 2023 is the Graduate School Deadline for Completion of Dissertation/Thesis.
27. Fall Semester ends on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:00 PM.
28. The Unversity of Miami Commencement exercises is on Thursday, December 14, 2023 – All Degrees.
29. UMiami Housing Closes at NOON for Non-Commencement Participants on Friday, December 15, 2023.
30. UMiami winter break 2023 is from Saturday, December 16, 2023 to Monday, January 15, 2024. Housing Closes at NOON for Commencement Participants on Saturday, December 16, 2023 according to the UMiami academic calendar.
31. Final Grades are Released by Faculty in CaneLink by Noon on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
32. Final Grades are Available to Students in CaneLink on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

UM academic calendar spring 2024

Check out the important dates and deadlines on the UM academic calendar for spring 2024.

1. Winter InterSession A, with special tuition, add/drop dates, and refund policy, takes place from Monday, December 18, 2023, to Sunday, January 14, 2024.
2. The deadline for readmission is on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
3. Winter InterSession B, with special tuition, add/drop dates, and refund policy, takes place from Tuesday, January 2, to Sunday, January 14, 2024.
4. Housing becomes available for students on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
5. International Student Orientation for Undergraduate Students takes place on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
6. The Spring ‘Cane kickoff event occurs from Thursday, January 11, to Saturday, January 13, 2024.
7. International Student Orientation for Graduate Students is held on Friday, January 12, 2024.
8. Monday, January 15, 2024, is a holiday, observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
9. Classes for the spring term begin on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
10. Wednesday, January 24, 2024, marks the last day for registration and adding a course.
11. Wednesday, January 31, 2024, is the last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” grade.
12. The deadline to apply for inactive status and non-UM programs is also on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
13. Wednesday, January 31, 2024, is also the last day to make a change in the credit-only designation.
14. The 2024 graduation application opens on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
15. The Progress Report Campaign begins on Monday, February 26, 2024.
16. Wednesday, March 7, 2024, is the last day to apply for graduation for the spring and summer terms.
17. UM Spring break 2024 takes place from Saturday, March 9 to Sunday, March 17, 2024.
18. Spring InterSession, with special tuition, add/drop dates, and refund policy coincides with the spring recess from March 9 to March 17, 2024.
19. Classes become visible to students, and shopping carts will be made available on Monday, March 11, 2024.
20. The Progress Report Campaign ends at 11:59 PM on Monday, March 18, 2024.
21. Registration appointments become available on CaneLink starting on Monday, March 18, 2024.
22. Friday, March 29, 2024, is the deadline for graduate students to defend their dissertation/thesis for spring 2024 graduation.
23. Registration for Fall Semester 2024 and Summer 2024 begins on Monday, April 1, 2024, according to UM academic calendar 2024-2025.
24. Friday, April 12, 2024, marks the “Last Day to Withdraw from Course/Semester.”
25. The Graduate School deadline to submit a full dissertation/thesis draft for formatting review is also on Friday, April 12, 2024.
26. The Graduate School deadline to complete the formatting review and produce the final PDF of the dissertation/thesis is Friday, April 26, 2024.
27. Classes end on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 11:00 PM.
28. Reading days take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
29. Grade rosters become available to faculty on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
30. Final exams are held from Wednesday, May 1 to Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
31. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, is the Graduate School deadline for the completion of the dissertation/thesis.
32. The semester ends on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11:00 PM.
33. Spring commencement exercises for all graduate degrees take place on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
34. Spring commencement exercises for all undergraduate degrees occur on Friday, May 10, 2024.
35. Housing closes at noon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, for all participants.
36. Final grades are released by faculty in CaneLink by noon on Monday, May 13, 2024.
37. Final grades become available to students in CaneLink on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

For more on UM academic calendar (uMiami academic calendar), visit the University of Miami registrar website.