Spring 2023 Main Campus Academic Dates & Deadlines

As you prepare for the Spring 2023 semester, please keep the following key dates in mind.*

Monday, Jan. 9

• Last day to withdraw from the semester and receive a full refund, less any outstanding charges.

Tuesday, Jan. 10

• Financial aid begins applying to the bill for students starting classes on Jan. 17.

Monday, Jan. 16

• Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (no classes; university closed).

Tuesday, Jan. 17

• First day of classes.
• Last day to submit a private scholarship check.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

• Last day to add a class, swap a class or join a waitlist for a closed class.
• Last day to be automatically enrolled from a waitlist.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

• Last day to drop a class without penalty.
• Last day to withdraw from the semester without tuition charges and W grades; a $200 withdrawal fee applies.
• Last day to change variable credit hours or no-credit status.

Saturday, Feb. 4

• Last day to enroll in a payment plan.

Sunday, Feb. 5

• Last day to pay your tuition & fee bill.

Monday, Feb. 6

• Waitlists are canceled. Students still on the waitlist lose access to that class's online materials, but may be eligible to reserve a seat in the course the next time it's offered.

Monday, Feb. 13

• Last day to enroll in or waive student health insurance coverage.

Friday, March 24

• Last day to drop a class.
• Last day to change pass/fail grade mode for a student-option class.

Monday, March 27–Friday, March 31

• Spring break (no classes; university closed March 31).

Thursday, May 4

• Last day of classes.
• Last day to withdraw from the semester.

Saturday, May 6–Wednesday, May 10

• Final exams.

*These dates apply to Main Campus classes that follow the full-semester start and end dates. For other calendars, see our academic calendar webpage. Deadlines occur at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time unless otherwise noted.

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