Academic & Planning Calendar
| MLK Day [no classes] | Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 |
| Last day to clear holds/enroll without dean's permission | Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 |
| Last day to drop/add [2-week period] | Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 |
| Applications for May master's graduates due | Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 |
| Last Day for 4-week withdrawal | Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 |
| Spring recess begins at 5 p.m. | Friday, March 8, 2024 |
| Spring recess ends at 8 a.m. | Monday, March 18, 2024 |
| Mid-semester GRADES DUE | Wednesday, March 13, 2024 |
| Registration for Fall 2023 begins | Monday, April 1, 2024 |
| Last day for 10-week withdrawal | Monday, April 1, 2024 |
| Classes end | Monday, April 29, 2024 |
| Last day to submit master's thesis to Graduate Studies for format approval | Monday, April 29, 2024 |
| Reading period begins | Tuesday, April 30, 2024 |
| Final examinations begin | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |
| Final examinations/reading period end | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 |
| Completed master's thesis submitted via myBucknell | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 |
| Commencement | Sunday, May 12, 2024 |
| Grades Due | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Degree Conferral | Thursday, May 16, 2024 |
Monday, January 15 - Wednesday, April 24
| Semester Begins |
| Last Day to Add a Course Students may add a course online via Self-Service Banner [SSB] until 13:00 on this date. Students who are unable to add a course online must contact the Academic Advising Center before 13:00 [1:00 p.m.] of this date. |
| Last Day to Drop a Course and Receive a Tuition Credit A course dropped before the deadline will not be recorded. After this deadline, a student's transcript will reflect the course name and a "W" mark indicating withdrawal from the course. Students may drop a course online via Self-Service Banner [SSB] until 13:00 on this date. Students who are unable to drop a course online must contact the Academic Advising Center before 13:00 [1:00 p.m.] of this date. |
| Major Declaration Application Deadline Students must be matriculated in the appropriate college, in good academic standing, and otherwise qualified for the major program for which they are applying. A major must be declared before 45 credits are earned. |
| Undergraduate Summer 2024 Scholarship Application Deadline |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Course Students may withdraw a course online via Self-Service Banner [SSB] from after the Drop deadline until 13:00 on this date. Students who are unable to withdraw from a course online must contact the Academic Advising Center before 13:00 [1:00 p.m.] of this date. Tuition from a withdrawn course is not refundable. |
| Last Day of Regular Undergraduate Classes |
| Deadline for Application for August [Summer 2024] Graduation |
| Study Days |
| Final Examinations Begin |
| Final Examinations End |
| Semester Ends |
SEMESTER INFORMATION
Undergraduate Holidays
- Monday, February 12: National Founding Day, Replacement Holiday
- Tuesday, February 13: Undergraduate Holiday
- Friday, February 23: Emperor's Birthday
- Wednesday, March 20: Vernal Equinox Day
- Thursday, March 21: Undergraduate Holiday
- Monday, April 1: Undergraduate Holiday
Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the academic calendar was modified to better meet educational needs and support the university’s academic mission, while ensuring federal and state compliance. You can learn more about the calendar changes and view a list of frequently asked questions [FAQs] on the Changes to the Academic Calendar webpage.
All published dates in the academic calendar have been approved and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. However, on rare occurrence dates may be slightly adjusted.
Please make sure to check the course schedule for individual course start and end dates.
Other Dates and Deadlines
More dates and deadlines of interest may be found on the following websites: