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2023-2024 Howard University Academic Calendar

HOWARD UNIVERSITY
2023-2024 ACADEMIC
CALENDAR
(Excluding Dentistry, Law, Medicine and
Nontraditional Programs)
FALL (FIRST) SEMESTER 2023
May 15, Monday Deadline for required health documents for new entrants
June 24, Friday Early Processing deadline for receipt of all required Financial Aid documents
for Fall 2022 Consideration. Documents include (but not limited to)
Verification, Independent Status Petition, Special Circumstances Appeal,
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal, College Enrollment
Verification, Authorization to Apply Title IV Funds
July 10, Monday Fall 2023 Statements available via BisonWeb
July 24, Monday Deadline to enroll in the Payment Plan via TouchNet at 0% down payment
(Enrollment Fee is required)
August 7, Monday Payment-in-full due for Fall 2023 (ALL STUDENTS)
August 7, Monday to Residence Halls open for New Entrants. Department will notify all students
August 12, Saturday of check in times and dates
August 11, Friday Fall disbursement of financial aid to eligible students’ accounts with the
Office of the Bursar
August 14, Monday to ORIENTATION, ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AND COURSE REGISTRATION,
August 18, Friday for all New Undergraduate Students
August 17, Thursday to Residence Halls open for and Continuing Students. Department will notify
August 20, Sunday all students of check in times and dates
August 21, Monday FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
August 23, Friday Deadline for receipt of approved applications for Intra-University Transfer
for Fall 2023 in the Office of the Registrar
August 24, Thursday Deadline to enroll in the Payment Plan via TouchNet at 25% down
payment (Enrollment Fee is required)
September 1, Friday LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR FALL 2023 (Add or drop a course
without a grade of "W," change from one section to another, change from
credit to audit or audit to credit).
Deadline to withdraw from the university to receive 100% refund of
tuition/fees. Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form
must be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
Deadline for students to add, change or cancel meal plan charges.

All residents must be registered to maintain their status and space in


University Housing.

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 1 of 13
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September 4, Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Labor Day Observed


September 11, Monday Graduation Application available via BisonWeb for FALL 2023 prospective
candidates.

Deadline for instructors to submit Never Reported (NR) and Unofficial


Withdrawal (UW) status via BisonWeb for Fall 2023.

September 15, Friday OPENING CONVOCATION


Cramton Auditorium, 11:00 A.M. (Classes Suspended from 10:00 A.M. –
1:00 P.M.)
September 18, Monday Registration holds for Fall 2023 applied to all accounts with a balance
greater than $200 and late payment fees assessed.
September 25, Monday Deadline for students checking out of Residence Halls to receive 50% refund
of housing charges. Students will be assessed 25% of housing charge upon
checking out after this date.

Deadline for students checking out of meal mandated Residence Halls to


receive 50% refund of meal plan charges.

Deadline to withdraw from the university receive 50% refund of


tuition/fees. Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form
must be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
October 6, Friday Preliminary Enrollment Census Date
2023 – 2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
October 9, Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Mental Health Day/Indigenous People’s Day
October 13, Friday Deadline for instructors to submit Midterm grades via BisonWeb for Fall
2023
October 20, Friday Final Enrollment Census Date

October 27, Friday Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees (Last day for tuition/fee
refunds). Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must
be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal

Deadline for students checking out of Residence Halls to receive 25% refund
of housing charges.

Deadline for students checking out of meal mandated Residence Halls and/or
withdrawing from the University to receive 25% of meal plan charges.
October 30, Monday Spring 2024 Registration begins for Continuing Students
Graduation Application available via BisonWeb for SPRING 2024 prospective
candidates.

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 2 of 13
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Spring 2024 Registration for Continuing Students**


DAY DATE CLASSIFICATION
MONDAY OCTOBER 30 SENIOR
TUESDAY OCTOBER 31 JUNIOR
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1 SOPHOMORE
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2 FRESHMAN & UNCLASSIFIED
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3 GRADUATE
**BisonWeb is available for registration from 9AM to midnight each day

November 1, Fall 2024 First-Time in College Early Action Admission Application deadline.
Wednesday
Priority deadline for receipt of 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) for Prospective and Continuing Students.
November 10, Friday UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Veterans Day Observed

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A FALL 2023 COURSE


LAST DAY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal (No refunds)

Deadline for prospective Fall 2024 Graduates to apply for graduation via
BisonWeb
November 22, Classes and University Services Suspended at NOON
Wednesday
November 23, UNIVERSITY CLOSED - THANKSGIVING RECESS
Thursday to
November 26,
Sunday
December 1, Friday FORMAL CLASSES END
DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS TO CLEAR SPRING 2023 INCOMPLETE GRADES

December 2, Reading Period


Saturday to
December 3, Sunday
December 4, Monday DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS
to December 5, Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is five calendar
Tuesday days after the scheduled final examination. (See exam schedule below)
December 6, FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Wednesday to Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is five calendar
December 12, days after the scheduled final examination. (See exam schedule below)
Tuesday

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 3 of 13
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December 4, Monday Students without a financial hold may begin to pay $200 Advanced payment
for Housing Deposit for the 2023-2024 academic year (Continuing students
only)
December 8, Friday Spring 2024 Billing Statements Available via BisonWeb

Deadline for Academic Deans to submit Special Grade Reports to the office of
the Registrar for removal of Spring 2023 Incomplete grades
December 16, FALL (FIRST) 2023 SEMESTER ENDS
Saturday
All residence halls Close for the winter recess

Official GRADUATION DATE for Fall 2023 degree recipients


December 18, UNIVERSITY CLOSED – WINTER RECESS
Monday to January 1,
Monday

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 4 of 13
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DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS FALL (FIRST) SEMESTER 2023


December 4, Monday to December 5, Tuesday

Departments Examination Dates Examination Times


English Monday, December 4th 8:00am – 10:00 am
French 001, 002 & 003 Monday, December 4th 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Spanish 001, 002, & 003 Monday, December 4th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Social Sciences Monday, December 4th 3:30pm – 5:30pm
General Physics Monday, December 4th 10:30am – 12:30pm
Economics 001 & 002 Tuesday, December 5th 8:00am – 10:00 am
Comprehensive Sciences Tuesday, December 5th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Classical Mythology Tuesday, December 5th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Mathematics Tuesday, December 5th 3:30pm – 5:30pm

FINAL EXAMINATIONS FALL (FIRST) SEMESTER 2023


December 6, Wednesday to December 7, Tuesday

Class Meeting Time Examination Date Examination Time


MWF 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, December 6 th
8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
MWF 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, December 6th 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
MWF 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, December 6th 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
MWF 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, December 6th 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
MWF 12:10 p.m. Friday, December 8th 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
MWF 1:10 p.m. Friday, December 8th 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
MWF 2:10 p.m. Friday, December 8th 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
MWF 3:10 p.m. Friday, December 8th 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
MWF 4:10 p.m. Monday, December 11th 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
MWF 5:10 p.m. Monday, December 11th 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
MWF 6:10 p.m. Monday, December 11th 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
MWF 7:10 p.m. Monday, December 11th 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
TR 8:10 a.m. Thursday, December 7th 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
TR 9:40 a.m. Thursday, December 7th 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
TR 11:10 a.m. Thursday, December 7th 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
TR 12:40 p.m. Thursday, December 7th 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
TR 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, December 12th 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
TR 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, December 12th 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
TR 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, December 12th 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
TR 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, December 12th 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
TR 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, December 12th 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
NOTE: FOR THOSE CLASSES THAT MEET ONCE WEEKLY OR AT A TIME NOT SHOWN ABOVE, THE INSTRUCTOR
SHOULD SCHEDULE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STUDENT(S) INVOLVED, THE FINAL EXAM (IF ANY) WITH THEIR
DEPARTMENT CHAIR TO ARRANGE FOR AN EXAMINATION ROOM

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 5 of 13
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SPRING (FIRST) SEMESTER 2024


January 2, Tuesday Payment in Full Due – Spring 2024 (All Students)

Spring disbursement of financial aid to eligible student’s accounts


with the Office of Bursar
January 4, Thursday Residence Halls open for check-in for New Residents at 10:00AM
January 5, Friday ORIENTATION, ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT, COURSE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
of tuition/fees for all New Undergraduate Students

Residence Halls open for check-in for Continuing Students at 10:00AM


January 8, Monday FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
January 15, Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Deadline to enroll in the Payment Plan via TouchNet at 25% down payment
(Enrollment Fee is required)
January 19, Friday LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SPRING 2024. (Add or drop a course
without a grade of "W," change from one section to another, change from
credit to audit or audit to credit).

Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal

Deadline for receipt of Fall 2023 Graduation Recommendations in the Office


of the Registrar.

Deadline for receipt of approved applications for Intra-University Transfers


for Spring 2024 in Office of the Registrar.

Deadline for students to add, change or cancel meal plan charges.


Deadline for students checking out of Residence Halls to receive 50% refund
of housing charges.

Deadline for students checking out of meal mandated Residence Halls and/or
withdrawing from the University to receive 50% of meal plan charges.

January 29, Monday Financial holds applied to all accounts with a balance greater than $200 and
late payment fees assessed.

Deadline for instructors to submit Never Reported (NR) and Unofficial


Withdrawal (UW) grades via BisonWeb for Spring 2024 classes

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 6 of 13
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January 31, Regular Decision deadline for receipt of First-Time in College applications for
Wednesday admission for Fall 2024
February 2, Friday UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Mental Health Day
February 9, Friday Preliminary Enrollment Census Date
February 16, Tuesday Deadline to receive 50% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal

Deadline for students checking out of Residence Halls and/or withdrawing


from the University to receive 25% of meal plan and/or housing charges
February 19, Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Presidents’ Day
March 1, Friday CHARTER DAY CONVOCATION
Cramton Auditorium, 11:00 A.M. (Classes suspended from 10:00 A.M. - 1:00
P.M.)

Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees (Last day for tuition/fee


refunds). Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must be
submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal.

Deadline for instructors to submit Midterm grades vis BisonWeb.


March 2, Saturday to UNIVERSITY CLOSED – SPRING RECESS
March 10, Sunday
No dining services provided.

Final Enrollment Census Date (March 10, 2024)


March 25, Monday Summer 2024 Registration begins for Continuing Students. BisonWeb will be
available for registration from 9AM to midnight each day
April 5, Friday LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A Spring 2024 COURSE

LAST DAY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY


howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal (No Refunds)
April 12, Friday Deadline for prospective Spring 2024 graduates to apply for graduation via
BisonWeb

Fall 2024 Registration for Continuing Students**


DAY DATE CLASSIFICATION
MONDAY APRIL 15 SENIOR
TUESDAY APRIL 16 JUNIOR
WEDNESDAY APRIL 17 SOPHOMORE
THURSDAY APRIL 18 FRESHMAN & UNCLASSIFIED
FRIDAY APRIL 19 GRADUATE
**BisonHub is available for registration from 9AM to midnight each day

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 7 of 13
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April 22, Monday Graduation Application available via BisonWeb for Summer 2024 prospective
candidates
April 23, Tuesday to FINAL EXAMINATIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE SPRING 2024 GRADUATES
April 25, Thursday
April 26, Friday FORMAL CLASSES END
DEADLINE FOR INSTRUCTORS TO SUBMIT GRADES FOR SPRING 2024
PROSPECTIVE GRADUATES
DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS TO CLEAR FALL 2023 INCOMPLETE GRADES
April 26, Friday to Reading Period
April 28, Sunday
April 29, Monday to DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS
April 30, Tuesday Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is five calendar
days after the scheduled final examination. (See exam schedule below)
May 1, Wednesday FINAL EXAMINATIONS
to May 7, Tuesday Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is five calendar
days after the scheduled final examination. (See exam schedule below)
May 3, Friday Deadline for academic deans to submit Special Grade Reports to the Office of
the Registrar for removal of Fall 2023 incomplete grades
May 8, Wednesday SECOND SEMESTER ENDS
May 10, Friday Deadline for receipt of Spring 2024 Graduation Recommendations in the
Office of the Registrar

Check out of Residence Halls for all undergraduate students at 12:00 P.M.
May 11, Saturday COMMENCEMENT
Upper Quadrangle - Main Campus, 10:00 A.M.

Official GRADUATION DATE for all Spring 2024 degree recipients


May 12, Sunday Check out of Residence Halls for all Spring 2024 graduates at 12:00 P.M.
May 17, Friday Evaluate Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for 2023-2024
May 24, Friday Priority deadline for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals for the
2023- 2024 academic year
May 30, Thursday Priority Processing Deadline for receipt of all required Financial Aid
Documents for Fall 2024 consideration. Documents include (but not limited
to) Verification, Independent Status Petition, Special Circumstances Appeal,
College Enrollment Verification, Authorization to Apply Title IV Funds

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 8 of 13
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DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS SPRING (SECOND) SEMESTER 2024


April 29, Monday to April 30, Tuesday

Departments Examination Dates Examination Times


English Monday, April 29th 8:00am – 10:00 am
French 001, 002 & 003 Monday, April 29th 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Spanish 001, 002, & 003 Monday, April 29th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Social Sciences Monday, April 29th 3:30pm – 5:30pm
General Physics Monday, April 29th 10:30am – 12:30pm
Economics 001 & 002 Tuesday, April 30th 8:00am – 10:00 am
Comprehensive Sciences Tuesday, April 30th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Classical Mythology Tuesday, April 30th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Mathematics Tuesday, April 30th 3:30pm – 5:30pm

FINAL EXAMINATIONS SPRING (SECOND) SEMESTER 2024


May 1, Wednesday to May 7, Tuesday

Class Meeting Time Examination Date Examination Time


MWF 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 st
8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
MWF 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1st 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
MWF 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1st 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
MWF 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1st 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
MWF 12:10 p.m. Friday, May 3rd 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
MWF 1:10 p.m. Friday, May 3rd 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
MWF 2:10 p.m. Friday, May 3rd 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
MWF 3:10 p.m. Friday, May 3rd 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
MWF 4:10 p.m. Monday, May 6th 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
MWF 5:10 p.m. Monday, May 6th 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
MWF 6:10 p.m. Monday, May 6th 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
MWF 7:10 p.m. Monday, May 6th 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
TR 8:10 a.m. Thursday, May 2nd 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
TR 9:40 a.m. Thursday, May 2nd 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
TR 11:10 a.m. Thursday, May 2nd 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
TR 12:40 p.m. Thursday, May 2nd 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
TR 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 7th 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m.
TR 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 7th 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.
TR 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 7th 2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
TR 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 7th 5:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
TR 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 7th 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
NOTE: FOR THOSE CLASSES THAT MEET ONCE WEEKLY OR AT A TIME NOT SHOWN ABOVE, THE INSTRUCTOR
SHOULD SCHEDULE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STUDENT(S) INVOLVED, THE FINAL EXAM (IF ANY) WITH THEIR
DEPARTMENT CHAIR TO ARRANGE FOR AN EXAMINATION ROOM

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 9 of 13
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SUMMER SEMESTER 2024


Summer Session I: May 20 – June 23
May 10, Friday Summer I Financial Aid disbursements for eligible students
May 16, Thursday to ADD/DROP, REGISTRATION for all students; Payment in-full is due upon
May 20, Monday registration. (Add or drop a course without a grade of "W," change from one
section to another, change from credit to audit or audit to credit)
May 17, Friday Residence Halls open for check-in of Summer Session I residents
May 20, Monday FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
Payment Due in Full for Summer Registration (All Students)

Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
May 22, Wednesday Summer Registration Disenrollment due to nonpayment
May 27, Monday UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Memorial Day

Deadline to receive 50% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal

Deadline for faculty to submit Unofficial Withdrawal (UW) and Never


Reported (NR) status reports via BisonWeb for Summer Session I 2024
May 31, Friday Graduation holds applied for Summer 2024 graduates
June 3, Monday Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees. (Last day for tuition/fee
refunds). Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must
be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
June 7, Friday LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A SUMMER SESSION I COURSE
LAST DAY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
(Summer Session I) (No Refunds) howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
June 18, Tuesday FORMAL CLASSES END
June 19, Wednesday UNIVERSITY CLOSED - Juneteenth
June 20, Thursday to SUMMER SESSION I FINAL EXAMS
June 22, Saturday Deadline for instructors to submit final grades via BisonWeb is 3 calendar
days after the scheduled final examination. (See schedule below)
June 23, Sunday FIRST FIVE-WEEK SUMMER SESSION ENDS
Residence Halls close for Summer Session I residents

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 10 of 13
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FINAL EXAMINATION SUMMER SESSION I 2024**


Thursday, June 20th to Saturday, June 22nd

Examination Dates Examination Times


Thursday June 20th 6:30am – 8:30am
Thursday June 20th 8:00am – 10:00am
Friday, June 21st 8:00am – 10:00am
Saturday, June 22nd 9:00am – 11:00am
Thursday June 20th 11:00am – 1:00pm
Friday, June 21st 11:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday June 20th 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, June 21st 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday June 20th 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday, June 21st 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 11 of 13
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Summer Session II: June 24 – July 28


June 14, Friday Summer II Financial Aid disbursements for eligible students
June 20, Thursday to ADD/DROP, REGISTRATION for all students; Payment in-full is due upon
June 24, Monday registration. (Add or drop a course without a grade of "W," change from one
section to another, change from credit to audit or audit to credit)
June 21, Friday Residence Hall check-in for Summer Session II residents at 10:00 A.M
June 24, Monday FORMAL CLASSES BEGIN
Payment Due in Full for Summer Registration (All Students)

Deadline to receive 100% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal

June 26, Wednesday Summer Registration Disenrollment due to nonpayment


June 29, Saturday Priority deadline for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals for 2023-
2024 Academic Year
July 1, Monday Deadline to receive 50% refund of tuition/fees. Please note that the online
Total Withdrawal Request Form must be submitted.
howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
Deadline for faculty to submit Unofficial Withdrawal (UW) and Never
Reported (NR) status reports via BisonWeb for Summer Session II 2024
July 4, Thursday UNIVERSITY CLOSED – Independence Day
July 5, Friday Deadline for prospective Summer 2024 graduates to apply for graduation via
BisonWeb
July 8, Monday Deadline to receive 25% refund of tuition/fees. (Last day for tuition/fee
refunds). Please note that the online Total Withdrawal Request Form must
be submitted. howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
July 12, Friday LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A SUMMER SESSION II COURSE
LAST DAY TO COMPLETE A TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
(Summer Session II) (No Refunds) howard.edu/registrar/withdrawal
July 24, Wednesday FORMAL CLASSES END
July 24, Wednesday Summer Session II Final Exams. Deadline for instructors to submit final grades
to July 26, Friday via BisonWeb is 3 calendar days after the scheduled final examination (see
schedule below)
July 26, Friday Deadline for receipt of Summer 2024 Graduation Recommendations to the
Office of the Registrar
July 27, Saturday SECOND FIVE-WEEK SUMMER SESSION ENDS
Residence Halls close for Summer Session II residents
Official GRADUATION DATE for Summer 2024 graduates

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 12 of 13
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FINAL EXAMINATION SUMMER SESSION II 2024


Wednesday, July 24 to Friday, July 28

Examination Dates Examination Times


Wednesday, July 26th 6:30am – 8:30am
Wednesday, July 26th 8:00am – 10:00am
Thursday, July 27th 8:00am – 10:00am
Friday, July 28th 9:00am – 11:00am
Wednesday, July 26th 11:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday, July 27th 11:00am – 1:00pm
Wednesday, July 26th 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, July 27th 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 26th 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, July 27th 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Academic Calendar Date Policy: Deadlines are listed according to the calendar date on which they fall,
even if that date falls on a weekend or is a legal holiday. Such deadlines must be met by close of
business on the business day immediately following a weekend or legal holiday. 13 of 13

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